# Do you use the waves preset system? **URL:** \ **Category:** In the Studio\ **Created:** [March 13, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183 "2019-03-13T12:29:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shai\_Waves](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/shai_waves/32/128_2.png) [@Shai\_Waves](https://forum.waves.com/u/Shai_Waves)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/1 "2019-03-13T12:29:52Z")
Hi Guys, Do you find yourself using the Waves preset system? do you tend to use the DAW preset system more often? Please share with us. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_Gone](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/andy_gone/32/104_2.png) [@Andy\_Gone](https://forum.waves.com/u/Andy_Gone)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/2 "2019-03-13T13:13:12Z")
Hi @Shai_Waves and welcome to the forum! To be honest, often I use Cubase preset system, because you can also save presets for whole tracks, but I like Waves preset system too, because I can save and load presets in XPS format (kind of XML) and keep them in the same project folder as all other project data. This way I can archive projects with all needed presets intact. ---
**Author:** ![OdelWaves](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/odelwaves/32/339_2.png) [@OdelWaves](https://forum.waves.com/u/OdelWaves)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/3 "2019-03-14T12:29:22Z")
It’s great working with presets, either across multiple platforms on the same computer or on multiple computers. I think it’ll be great if more of our users will be familiar with the Waves System Bar which can be accessed directly from the plug-ins. The manual is available at the following link. [Waves System Bar](https://www.waves.com/1lib/pdf/plugins/waves-system-guide.pdf) 😀😀😀 ---
**Author:** ![Sagi.Gal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/sagi.gal/32/100_2.png) [@Sagi.Gal](https://forum.waves.com/u/Sagi.Gal)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/4 "2019-03-16T21:31:27Z")
I’m curious, is there some kind of a user preset bay/server that users can save presets into then quickly distribute settings into multiple machines or even share with others ? I use both methods, Waves and DAW, it really depends on the project and specific needs each method has its own pros and cons so I choose wisely when needed. Nuendo (my prime host) also have an insert plugin chain save so I can save a complete channel plugin treatment in one go instead of saving plugins one by one I can save and load even ten plugins with two clicks but if I need to move between DAW/NLE only Waves preset system is the way to go. ---
**Author:** ![simon.a.billington](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/simon.a.billington/32/158_2.png) [@simon.a.billington](https://forum.waves.com/u/simon.a.billington)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/5 "2019-03-18T11:05:38Z")
I don’t save many presets, a few. I tend to wait till I’ve done a similar thing a few times before I make it a preset. I prefer to use Logic’s system if I can, but it hasn’t been syncing well with V10. So I’ve taken to doing both at the moment, whenever I can. ---
**Author:** ![YishaiWaves](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/yishaiwaves/32/92_2.png) [@YishaiWaves](https://forum.waves.com/u/YishaiWaves)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/6 "2019-03-18T12:05:50Z")
> [@Sagi.Gal](#): > > s there some kind of a user preset bay/server that users can save presets into then quickly distribute settings No, but that is a fantastic idea. Of course you and the community are more than welcome to share presets here in the forum 🙂 > [@Sagi.Gal](#): > > Nuendo (my prime host) also have an insert plugin chain save so I can save a complete channel plugin treatment in one go instead of saving plugins one by one I can save and load even ten plugins with two clicks but if I need to move between DAW/NLE only Waves preset system is the way to go. I really like that feature in Steinberg hosts, and Protools just caught up and added track presets as well! ---
**Author:** ![Sagi.Gal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/sagi.gal/32/100_2.png) [@Sagi.Gal](https://forum.waves.com/u/Sagi.Gal)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/7 "2019-03-18T12:14:41Z")
> [@YishaiWaves](#): > > Protools just caught up and added track presets as well! Yes finally, boy they are slow. ---
**Author:** ![simon.a.billington](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/simon.a.billington/32/158_2.png) [@simon.a.billington](https://forum.waves.com/u/simon.a.billington)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/8 "2019-03-22T07:39:54Z")
Actually, I don’t know who broke it Apple or Waves, but, I wish they’d fix the plugin setting’s "location problem. ---
**Author:** ![Midiboy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/midiboy/32/109_2.png) [@Midiboy](https://forum.waves.com/u/Midiboy)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/9 "2019-03-25T12:56:27Z")
I always start with a “preset” and then typically tweak on a case by case basis. I don’t typically save my tweaks, because I just use the base preset and go from there. In most cases, no two songs are the same, so why create a bunch of user presets I may not use again? I do, however, create Plug in Chains in Studio One. I have Vocal Chains, Guitar Chains and Mastering Chains. But like using single plugins, I typically go into each link of the chain and make tweaks. ---
**Author:** ![MusicMachineX3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@MusicMachineX3](https://forum.waves.com/u/MusicMachineX3)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/10 "2019-05-03T20:43:22Z")
I find the presets a great place to start. When I get a new plugin I usually run thru the presets to give me a good idea of what the plugin can do. Taking note of how the various controls are moved to make changes. From there I modify as required for the sound I’m after, or to adjust the levels so as not to overload, will re-save with 1,2,or 3 versions. Some of them have become my favorites as is. I own most of the waves plugins, with: Mercury, Abbey Road and SSL 4000. They provide me with a fantastic collection. If U haven’t already done so download the additional presets waves offers for FREE (under Free Downloads). Presets are particularly great for the instruments. ---
**Author:** ![simon.a.billington](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/simon.a.billington/32/158_2.png) [@simon.a.billington](https://forum.waves.com/u/simon.a.billington)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/11 "2019-05-13T12:49:53Z")
Actually, preset saving seems to be fixed for me. I don’t really know what happened or why it’s no longer an issue. ---
**Author:** ![Zargg](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/zargg/32/127_2.png) [@Zargg](https://forum.waves.com/u/Zargg)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2019, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/12 "2019-06-17T10:38:17Z")
Hi. I usually start with presets when I use reverb, or amp sims, to have a starting point. Then I use the Waves preset system. I have saved some Console 1 presets that I use a bit (my voice preset is always my starting point on my vocal tracks. Some bass, kick, snare, toms presets (for certain type of songs)). I use track templates in CbB, and import song data in S1 when needed, but most of the time I start from scratch. All the best ---
**Author:** ![MIDI\_Geek](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/midi_geek/32/270_2.png) [@MIDI\_Geek](https://forum.waves.com/u/MIDI_Geek)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/13 "2019-11-21T00:22:21Z")
I like to check a plugin’s presets when I’m new to it but I generally don’t use presets that much. I have a few track templates in my DAW for certain scenarios, mostly tracking, for mixing I prefer starting things from scratch. ---
**Author:** ![simon.a.billington](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.waves.com/simon.a.billington/32/158_2.png) [@simon.a.billington](https://forum.waves.com/u/simon.a.billington)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/14 "2019-11-24T12:24:44Z")
There’s an awful lot of presets that came with the Renaissance update. I so seriously need to consider using presets a lot more. You can always learn a lot just by studying other engineer’s presets. Especially then they happen to be world class. ---
**Author:** ![michael.witwicki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@michael.witwicki](https://forum.waves.com/u/michael.witwicki)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/do-you-use-the-waves-preset-system/183/15 "2021-01-18T16:35:52Z")
Hey Sagi.Gal! I recently created a site for hosting/sharing preset files. I’m not sure if you’d find that useful for what you are trying to do.