– Automation on Studio One will only work with VST or AU, but not VST3.
– VST version may not show in the plugins list if VST3 is installed as well.
Please remove VST3 version and restart Studio One, and VST version will load.
Group: WaveRider Tg FAQ
Adobe Audition operation
If you write automation with WaveRider Tg please keep in mind that when you put the plugin into read mode, you also need to put your audio track into Read mode for the automation to be played back.
Do I have to use automation for it to work?
No, WaveRider Tg will work just as is.
Automation is there only if you need to tweak the result at certain points.
Can I copy the volume automation to my DAW’s fader?
Unlike WaveRider, WaveRider Tg writes its own volume automation internally.
You will not get the same result if you copy this automation to your DAW’s own volume lane.
I already have WaveRider, why do I need WaveRider Tg?
Although WaveRider Tg lacks some of its parent’s features, it gives you the ability to do an off-line bounce without the need to run an automation run first.
Another advantage is that you can have the control of your DAW’s fader while WRTg is riding levels in itself.
But the best of both worlds is having both plugins running in the same session to tackle a broad range of leveling tasks.
WaveRider Tg doesn’t show up in my plugins list
On some DAWS you might have to re-scan your plugins folder.
Also, some licensing operations might have your DAW put WaveRider Tg on blacklist.
You can go ahead and un-blacklist in your preferences.
Automation is coarse
Please decrease the amount of automation thinning in your DAW’s automation settings.
For example, in Nuendo and Cubase, anything above 5% thinning will result in very coarse automation without much detail.
Trial license activation issues
There is a known iLok issue where if you already have a Cloud session open on your system, the activation window will not present “Cloud” as an activation location. To prevent this, please close the existing Cloud session within iLok license manager before starting your DAW. (in iLok license manager Menu -> File -> Close Cloud Session)
If you encountered this, and you’re getting “Attempt to start the trial too many times…” error, then please click the “Activate” button instead of “Try”. And on the next window where you are asked to enter an activation code, click “No” and then proceed to enter your iLok credentials and initiate a Cloud session with your Trial license.
I have a range of compressors and limiters, and their plugin versions. What can WaveRider do better?
Compressors and limiters do one thing: attenuate the signal. For levels below their threshold they simply don’t do anything. You need to squash your signal over the board and use make up gain to achieve an even output level. This colors the sound, and once it’s there it’s there forever. WaveRider rides the faders for gain as well as attenuation so the output level stays consistent without degrading the dynamics of your signal. The best part is you can alter these moves after the fact. Of course WaveRider could be used along with your favorite dynamics processors to achieve ultimate results.
Isn’t this like AGC (Automatic Gain Control)?
Well, you are kind of right. However it doesn’t suck as most AGC circuits do.
WaveRider’s intelligent algorithm maintains the natural dynamic of the signal, keeping quiet parts comparatively quieter than loud parts. AGC circuits have a common characteristic: They will push gain as default and then brick-wall limit the hell out of the signal, creating a pumping artefact. WaveRider won’t do that, it will glide the signal gently to where it needs to go.