: If you are on macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newer (up to macOS 15/16), you should download the latest version of Waves Central, which can still manage and install V11 plugins if you own those licenses. 2. Installation Guide Install & Activate Products | Support - Waves Audio
Waves Central is the official, application manager used to download, install, and activate all Waves plugins . While the manager itself is free, the plugins it manages typically require paid licenses, though some "free download" advertisements may refer to legitimate free plugin packs or demo versions. 1. Official Download & Compatibility
: This legacy version is specifically designed for older systems. It is supported on macOS 10.12.6 through 10.15 (Catalina) .
To ensure safety and proper functionality, only download Waves Central from the official Waves website .