Download & Install WAX

Introduction

WAX is mainly an plugin extension that runs inside audio production software, better known as, Digital Audio Workstations (DAW). The DAW is considered to be a “Host” application where plugins may run.

WAX is inserted into an instrument or effect plugin slot or anywhere in the host where audio plugins may be loaded.

Installation Steps:

• Download & Install
• Launch DAW and ensure plugins located
• Start exploring & creating

Download WAX

See the main page for link to latest available download
https://audiofusion.com/wax/

Install Plugins

If no installer was provided in the WAX download, you will see several files in the unzipped download. Follow these steps to install them.

MAC

1. Unzip and verify the component & vst files are present.
   
2. Locate the audio plugins folder:
   • System wide: -MacintoshHD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins
   • Single user: ~Users/{username}/Library/Audio/Plug-ins
     
3. Move files into correct sub-folder
   • Component files go in the “Component” folder
   • Vst files go in the “VST” folder
     
4. Verify it is found in your DAW.

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Windows

1. Unzip and verify the component & vst files are present.
   
2. Locate the audio plugins folder:
   • System wide: C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST3
     
3. Move files into correct sub-folder
   • Component files go in the “Component” folder
   • Vst files go in the “VST” folder
     
4. Verify it is found in your DAW.

Final Note

Currently, only the AudioUnits (component files) have both Instrument & Effect plugins for WAX. If not using Apples Garageband or LogicPro, check your DAW settings to ensure AudioUnits are enabled. There should be an option to re-scan plugins.