Mastering

If Audition 1.5 crashes during the scan, it’s likely because it’s trying to load a 64-bit plugin. Ensure you have removed any 64-bit .dll files from the scan path. If you absolutely must use 64-bit plugins, look into , which converts 64-bit VSTs into a format 32-bit Audition can read.

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: Run your Waves installer. During installation, ensure you check the box for VST 32-bit plugins.

Using Waves plugins with Adobe Audition 1.5 requires careful attention to version compatibility, as the software is a legacy 32-bit application released nearly two decades ago. While modern Waves versions (V12 and above) primarily support 64-bit VST3 formats, older versions like are essential for compatibility with 32-bit environments like Audition 1.5. 1. Compatibility Requirements