# SoundGrid Platforms and Technology

**URL:** https://forum.waves.com/c/soundgrid/11.md?page=1

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## [Where is all the SG hardware?](https://forum.waves.com/t/where-is-all-the-sg-hardware/5956)

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**Author:** [@Synetos](https://forum.waves.com/u/Synetos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/where-is-all-the-sg-hardware/5956 "2022-09-28T19:15:02Z")

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I am blown away that everything is pre-order and keeps getting pushed out further. Even most music outlets dont have Waves SG products either…not to mention the doubling in price!!! It seems I could sell my SGS Extreme …

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## [Soundgrid & Studio Rack: still confused about info on 3rd party plugins](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-rack-still-confused-about-info-on-3rd-party-plugins/3918)

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**Author:** [@dvdr](https://forum.waves.com/u/dvdr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-rack-still-confused-about-info-on-3rd-party-plugins/3918 "2022-09-06T21:54:27Z")

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Hi I think, I researched all available info and still am left a bit confused about Soundgrid in conjunction with Studio Rack. I had the opportunity to test a Soundgrid server - in my case, it should just be used while …

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## [Any updates on M1 drivers?](https://forum.waves.com/t/any-updates-on-m1-drivers/4571)

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**Author:** [@manfriday](https://forum.waves.com/u/manfriday)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/any-updates-on-m1-drivers/4571 "2022-04-11T14:47:26Z")

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Been a while since there was a driver update for Soundgrid. Anyone have any news on drivers for M1?

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## [How to solve the license error problem](https://forum.waves.com/t/how-to-solve-the-license-error-problem/5133)

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**Author:** [@QIHE](https://forum.waves.com/u/QIHE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/how-to-solve-the-license-error-problem/5133 "2022-04-07T12:35:17Z")

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When I load the CR8 sampler, it says there is no license, but the license is activated. When I opened waves central I found that the license appeared in disconnected devices, then I contacted support but none of the sol…

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## [Superrack / yamaha cl5 / midi](https://forum.waves.com/t/superrack-yamaha-cl5-midi/3329)

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**Author:** [@brieuc.bourgeois77](https://forum.waves.com/u/brieuc.bourgeois77)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/superrack-yamaha-cl5-midi/3329 "2022-03-15T14:24:50Z")

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Hi everybody, I m running a super rack V12 and a CL5 with 3x Y16V2 everything’s running fine except… the console remote control. thanks to the midi controller I can select snapshot in super rack with the recall memory …

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## [eMotion ST vs LV1](https://forum.waves.com/t/emotion-st-vs-lv1/4889)

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**Author:** [@aaron.courtney](https://forum.waves.com/u/aaron.courtney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/emotion-st-vs-lv1/4889 "2022-03-11T17:25:03Z")

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Started with Waves plugs back in mid-90s but very much new to the SoundGrid platform (discovered like 3 days ago :person\_facepalming:). Yes, I’m very much late to this game. After reading the manual and checking some vi…

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## [What is the quietest SoundGrid server?](https://forum.waves.com/t/what-is-the-quietest-soundgrid-server/3780)

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**Author:** [@Megalobass](https://forum.waves.com/u/Megalobass)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/what-is-the-quietest-soundgrid-server/3780 "2022-02-18T03:09:25Z")

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For me and my customers, I am looking for the quietest version of SoundGrid servers. I was able to test a DLS that I found too noisy to be installed in the Control Room. What about the latest versions : Proton Server, …

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## [DIY SoundGrid Server. Is it acceptable?](https://forum.waves.com/t/diy-soundgrid-server-is-it-acceptable/4741)

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**Author:** [@Synetos](https://forum.waves.com/u/Synetos)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/diy-soundgrid-server-is-it-acceptable/4741 "2022-02-17T22:00:56Z")

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I was wondering if there is an official position on building a server with your own hardware? I realize it’s not supported at this point, but maybe it could/should be? Is it a license violation of use, or simply at your …

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## [Supply chain problems: DSPro Stagegrid 1000 and 4000](https://forum.waves.com/t/supply-chain-problems-dspro-stagegrid-1000-and-4000/4683)

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**Author:** [@joel](https://forum.waves.com/u/joel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/supply-chain-problems-dspro-stagegrid-1000-and-4000/4683 "2022-02-10T20:59:41Z")

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Hi all. Does anyone know what’s going on with the supply chain for the DSPro Stagegrid 1000 and 4000 products. I’ve had one of each on back order for 6 months. Are we ever going to see them in Europe? Any info grateful…

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## [Not able to use a shared soundgrid I/O device in Q-rec -- sometimes](https://forum.waves.com/t/not-able-to-use-a-shared-soundgrid-i-o-device-in-q-rec-sometimes/4454)

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**Author:** [@dagroch](https://forum.waves.com/u/dagroch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/not-able-to-use-a-shared-soundgrid-i-o-device-in-q-rec-sometimes/4454 "2022-01-01T23:38:11Z")

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I sometimes cannot use a soundgrid I/O device in Q-rec when it is already used by another computer. Here are the steps I did: computer A (mixer), Soundgrid Studio, using STG2412, set for IO sharing, all fine computer B…

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## [Soundgrid Studio Latency](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-latency/4153)

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**Author:** [@mattrixx](https://forum.waves.com/u/mattrixx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-latency/4153 "2021-12-28T07:35:07Z")

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Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can enlighten me on a problem I am having regarding Soundgrid Studio? My setup seems to be working well, however, I have an untenable about of latency when using StudioRack and tracking…

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## [Ethernet Speed Specs on Soundgrid Server and DigiGrid D](https://forum.waves.com/t/ethernet-speed-specs-on-soundgrid-server-and-digigrid-d/4355)

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**Author:** [@pghsteelman](https://forum.waves.com/u/pghsteelman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/ethernet-speed-specs-on-soundgrid-server-and-digigrid-d/4355 "2021-12-07T19:28:31Z")

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I have a Soundgrid Extreme Server and a DigiGrid D interface connected through an approved Netgear gigabit switch, but they’re not connecting at gigabit speed. I’m using CAT6 STP cables as recommended. Is there something…

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## [Scott Chesak Vocal Chain/Studio Rack](https://forum.waves.com/t/scott-chesak-vocal-chain-studio-rack/4133)

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**Author:** [@pghsteelman](https://forum.waves.com/u/pghsteelman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/scott-chesak-vocal-chain-studio-rack/4133 "2021-11-08T13:52:33Z")

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Hi all, I just downloaded this free vocal chain and when I extracted the zip file it gave me a file called “scott-chesak-vocal-chain.xps” How do I get this file into Studio Rack? I’m new to this whole thing and finding …

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## [Texas Instruments PGA 2500 Microphone Preamps](https://forum.waves.com/t/texas-instruments-pga-2500-microphone-preamps/4061)

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**Author:** [@caratozzolocarmelo](https://forum.waves.com/u/caratozzolocarmelo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/texas-instruments-pga-2500-microphone-preamps/4061 "2021-10-18T07:36:34Z")

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Buon Giorno, la SoundStudio è equipaggiata con preamplificatori Texas Instruments PGA 2500. Che differenza c’è tra i preamplificatori della dspro 4000 e quelli della STG2412 ? Grazie a tutti

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## [Talkback with Footswitch (Mackie)? Control Room questions](https://forum.waves.com/t/talkback-with-footswitch-mackie-control-room-questions/4049)

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**Author:** [@waveslftiw](https://forum.waves.com/u/waveslftiw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/talkback-with-footswitch-mackie-control-room-questions/4049 "2021-10-15T12:12:57Z")

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Hi! Is is possible to control the Soundgrid Studio Talkback via the footswitch inputs on a Mackie Control? I also wonder if there are any shortcuts to control the monitor section either via keyboard or the Mackie. Lik…

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## [48kHz 96kHz not more power](https://forum.waves.com/t/48khz-96khz-not-more-power/3507)

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**Author:** [@ChrissiXCZ7](https://forum.waves.com/u/ChrissiXCZ7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/48khz-96khz-not-more-power/3507 "2021-06-03T12:19:27Z")

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Hi, I tried with Soundgrid in Pro Tools a Session with 48kHz, but it seems that the Extreme Server doesn’t have more power (=work with more plugins) than in a 96kHz Pro Tools Session. Is this Correct? Why? Is there a po…

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## [Soundgrid Studio doesn’t connect to local computer](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-doesn-t-connect-to-local-computer/523)

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**Author:** [@YamilRMartinez](https://forum.waves.com/u/YamilRMartinez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-doesn-t-connect-to-local-computer/523 "2021-04-21T16:20:00Z")

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Hi after a long time I updated my Soundgrig system from v9 to v10. The system consists of 2 IOC, impact server connected to a Mac running High Sierra. Soundgrid studio is the central piece of the studio. In the setup p…

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## [MBox3+Soundgrid Server](https://forum.waves.com/t/mbox3-soundgrid-server/3165)

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**Author:** [@ChrissiXCZ7](https://forum.waves.com/u/ChrissiXCZ7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/mbox3-soundgrid-server/3165 "2021-04-01T11:15:51Z")

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Hi, I’m not sure, if I’ve understood the setup of a Soundgrid network correctly: I would like to connect my Laptop with Win10 & Pro Tools 12.5 and a MBox3 by Ethernet to a Waves SG Extreme Server, to use the Plugins in …

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## [How to remotely control preamp level on SoundGrid Studio](https://forum.waves.com/t/how-to-remotely-control-preamp-level-on-soundgrid-studio/3132)

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**Author:** [@Megalobass](https://forum.waves.com/u/Megalobass)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/how-to-remotely-control-preamp-level-on-soundgrid-studio/3132 "2021-03-29T13:59:51Z")

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Hi, I would like to switch my recording studio to a SoundGrid solution. In my case, I’m both musician and producer. So I need to control my preamp and my headphone mix when I’m not in front of my computer in the contro…

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## [Sync Problems between IOS-XL and Dante DVS in SuperRack](https://forum.waves.com/t/sync-problems-between-ios-xl-and-dante-dvs-in-superrack/3015)

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**Author:** [@pete.j](https://forum.waves.com/u/pete.j)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/sync-problems-between-ios-xl-and-dante-dvs-in-superrack/3015 "2021-03-17T10:14:07Z")

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Hello everyone, I repeatedly had problems (clicks and pops) in using SuperRack with an IOS-XL Server and DANTE DVS. Because the console only has DANTE (and I don’t have a DANTE WSG) I used DVS. Even I hat the mixers w…

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## [WSG Server Impact-C](https://forum.waves.com/t/wsg-server-impact-c/3081)

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**Author:** [@studiogibon](https://forum.waves.com/u/studiogibon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/wsg-server-impact-c/3081 "2021-03-16T16:14:38Z")

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Hello, can the Impact-C Server be shut down remotely - from a computer?

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## [Dedicated d-a converter](https://forum.waves.com/t/dedicated-d-a-converter/2873)

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**Author:** [@banthafood](https://forum.waves.com/u/banthafood)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/dedicated-d-a-converter/2873 "2021-03-13T09:37:02Z")

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I run an Atmos 7.2.4 setup with SG as backbone. Right now, I use the 8 channels from an Omni and 5 from an IOX as outs to the speakers. TRACT does the room thing. Maybe you guys could come up with a 16 or 24 out DA co…

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## [Stream Audio External to My DAW Into SoundGrid Studio](https://forum.waves.com/t/stream-audio-external-to-my-daw-into-soundgrid-studio/2053)

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**Author:** [@aspsa](https://forum.waves.com/u/aspsa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/stream-audio-external-to-my-daw-into-soundgrid-studio/2053 "2021-02-26T00:41:41Z")

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Greetings. I have a SoundGrid System that includes a DiGiGrid IOX and a SG Extreme Server-C. Unfortunately, DiGiGrid IOX does not have loopback capability. I used this feature often with my prior audio interface, especia…

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## [DigiGrid IOX Loopback Setup](https://forum.waves.com/t/digigrid-iox-loopback-setup/2049)

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**Author:** [@aspsa](https://forum.waves.com/u/aspsa)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/digigrid-iox-loopback-setup/2049 "2021-02-15T12:07:17Z")

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Greetings. How do I set up a loopback with my DigiGrid IOX? Basically, as I have done with a prior audio interface, I need the ability to listen back to externally streamed audio (e.g., the audio in a YouTube video). Tha…

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## [USB-C ethernet adapter for Didigrid M, Q,D](https://forum.waves.com/t/usb-c-ethernet-adapter-for-didigrid-m-q-d/2882)

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**Author:** [@merefox](https://forum.waves.com/u/merefox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/usb-c-ethernet-adapter-for-didigrid-m-q-d/2882 "2021-02-14T07:56:22Z")

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For use of Digigrid native audio interface. It would be gread that there is a USB-C ethernet adapter for Didigrid M, Q,D It must have POE ouput to power Digigrid M, Q, D It will make Digigrid audio interface as BUS-po…

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## [Soundgrid and native plugins?](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-and-native-plugins/2856)

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**Author:** [@bjorn1](https://forum.waves.com/u/bjorn1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-and-native-plugins/2856 "2021-02-11T04:59:54Z")

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Do I have to invest in new plugins for SG or can the native ones be updated for use in SG?

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## [Access WDM Soundgrid Channels Win 10](https://forum.waves.com/t/access-wdm-soundgrid-channels-win-10/2787)

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**Author:** [@maw92](https://forum.waves.com/u/maw92)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/access-wdm-soundgrid-channels-win-10/2787 "2021-01-29T16:55:03Z")

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Hey guys, Is there ANY way to access the wdm channels provided by the soundgrid driver in windows 10? If I set up the driver at 7.1 Sourround and configure my device in Win 10 he sweeps at least 6 of those channels. But…

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## [Soundgrid studio . Enable INP/PB sync to DAW?](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-enable-inp-pb-sync-to-daw/2165)

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**Author:** [@merefox](https://forum.waves.com/u/merefox)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-studio-enable-inp-pb-sync-to-daw/2165 "2020-12-23T15:28:22Z")

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Enable INP/PB sync to DAW? anybody knows about this?

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## [Please .make a dedicated Monitor controller](https://forum.waves.com/t/please-make-a-dedicated-monitor-controller/2436)

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**Author:** [@merefox](https://forum.waves.com/u/merefox)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/please-make-a-dedicated-monitor-controller/2436 "2020-12-07T06:57:05Z")

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This is Monitor control section for Soundgrid studio. If you please… make a dedicated hardware Montior controller unit for this… Usb mini cotroller~

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## [SoundGrid and Midi Contol](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-and-midi-contol/2051)

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**Author:** [@john](https://forum.waves.com/u/john)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/soundgrid-and-midi-contol/2051 "2020-10-08T04:34:47Z")

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Hey all, Can speak into the best midi controller (in your opinion and why you think so) when using Sound Grid? I purchased the Novation Launch Control LX because it had faders. I’m really looking to have quick ways to …

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