How install Waves plug ins

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How install Waves plug ins

I am trying to install some Waves effects that I downloaded demos for.  I have Sonar Producer X3e, 64 bit. 
 
Waves didn't seem to provide any installation instructions, and searching here and on the web got me nothing.
 
I am guessing this is pretty simple, but you never know.
 
 I ended up copying the Waves folder that was created when I downloaded the plug ins and pasting it under the "Vstplugins" folder under "Cakewalk." I have access to a few things, but I get the feeling I am missing stuff, like the parameters/values/models for the Ir1 reverb. Not sure if I am saying that right.
 
Been a long time since I have been here. Seems like a lot of threads are missing compared to 8 years ago.
 
Thanks.
 
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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 14:46:40 (permalink)
    Waves creates a Waveshell. You can't just drag stuff into the VST plug-is folder. I assume you have a Waves account; there's info regarding installation on their web site you can access through your account.

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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 16:37:14 (permalink)
    Thanks for the reply, but I still can't find any information on how to actually install this stuff so I can use it in Sonar. 
     
    Seems strange that they wouldn't have any clear cut directions. They seem to spend all their time on explaining licensing. If I missed something during the original install, seems strange that there is no way to go back and re-do it. 
     
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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 17:06:25 (permalink)
    Hi, 
    you have to download and install your plugs via the Waves Woli,I recommend the besrion 9
    Link here:http://www.waves.com/downloads
     
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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 17:11:19 (permalink)
    During the installation process you have to choose the 
    Bit depht (32 or 64 bit)- vst 2 or/and  3 and
    the bundle or/and single plugs and - important- the waves license center.
    assumed that you are already  registered  .
     
    post edited by Pragi - 2015/08/16 17:19:35
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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 17:13:46 (permalink)
    Here a link of how you can activate licenses:
    http://www.waves.com/support/activate
     
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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 17:16:41 (permalink)
    Did you sign into your Waves account?

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    Re: How install Waves plug ins 2015/08/16 17:49:06 (permalink)
    Thanks for all the replies. I signed in and did the install several hours ago, so I am hazy on the details. (Plus I am not a power user and have only started back in with Sonar recently.) As part of the install I did activate the licenses. I am not sure about the Woli, but I think that it was part of what I accessed.
     
    I thought I followed their instructions, using their install-shield routine of some sort. I just used all their defaults for locations for the folders. That might have been a mistake.
     
    I am using the IR1 right now, but can't access any presets. That may be because this is the demo.
     
    I finally found a discussion on this from last year. I tried the instructions there, . Here is one of the posts along with a link to it:
     

     
    "OK, I think I have sussed it so I have marked this thread solved
     
    I will post where I have everything as the WAVES installer seems to put everything in the wrong place and with the recent offer I am sure others will come unstuck
     
    To get the VST3 versions working this is where you need to put everything:
     
    Find where the WAVES installer has put the plugins - in my case i was: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves"
     
    In this folder is a folder called: "Plug-Ins V9"
     
    You need to put a copy of this whole folder here: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3"
     
    In this folder you need to have the file: "WaveShell-VST3 9.3_x64.vst3"
     
    If you don't have this file in your VST3 folder you can get it from the original WAVES install folder - which in my case was: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves"
     
    In the "Waves" folder is a folder called "Waveshells" and in here you will find the file "WaveShell-VST3 9.3_x64.vst3", which you can copy and put in the "C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3" folder
     
    et voila!"
     
     
    post edited by renegator1 - 2015/08/16 17:58:46
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