Waves Released Tracks Live 2.0 Recording Software
The new release simplifies capture for large-scale multitrack sessions and live sound workflows.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Software
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Waves has released Tracks Live 2.0, a multitrack recording software application that supports up to 128 channels. The software is now available for purchase and designed to optimize the capture of live performances.
Why it matters
The update aims to accelerate and improve the reliability of recording live sound by tightening integration with existing mixing hardware. It reduces manual setup time for engineers working in demanding production environments.
Tracks Live 2.0 supports 128 channels of concurrent multitrack recording, priced at $49 for the license. It provides compatibility with Windows 10 or later and macOS 14 or above, supporting both Core Audio and ASIO input/output configurations.
The players
Waves
A developer of audio processing plugins and digital live mixing systems widely used in professional concert and studio sound.
The details
The software is designed to integrate directly with Waves eMotion LV1 live mixing systems, allowing users to import routed channels, track names, and patching configurations in a single click. It automatically captures scene changes from the LV1 mixer as timeline markers, ensuring the recording stays synchronized with the live performance. Additional utility is provided through built-in editing and export tools.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Waves released the Tracks Live 2.0 software.
The Tech Race
This release directly extends the utility of the Waves eMotion LV1 mixing environment by automating previously manual patching tasks. It follows a trend of tighter integration between live consoles and their recording interfaces to reduce setup friction in high-stakes environments.
Users can now purchase and deploy the software on systems running Windows 10 or macOS 14 and later. The primary change for engineers is the one-click import functionality for LV1 systems, which replaces manual channel labeling and patching workflows.
The takeaway
Tracks Live 2.0 prioritizes operational speed for engineers managing complex live sound capture. Monitor software updates from Waves to see if future releases extend this direct scene-marking integration to other hardware mixing platforms.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sound On Sound.
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