How do I use the DAW Bridge Plugin? – WAVS

Set Up WAVS Bridge

First, download and install WAVS, then open the WAVS Desktop App. The installation includes WAVS Bridge, which you can load inside your DAW.
Load WAVS Bridge in Your Project

Add WAVS Bridge to a MIDI (or instrument) track in your session and make sure the track has an audio output. Check the connection status in the Bridge window before enabling Tempo Sync in the WAVS Desktop App.
Preview Samples in Time

In the WAVS app interface, the “plugin” icon in the bottom-right corner will light up green when Bridge is successfully connected. You can click it to temporarily disable the link if you want to preview samples independently from your project timeline.

With the connection live, click "Tempo Sync" to browse WAVS samples in sync with your project’s tempo and bar position. If your DAW is playing or recording while you listen to samples, they’ll stay locked in time with your metronome.
Tempo Sync Options

You can speed up or slow down a sample by half (÷2) or doubling (2×) inside the app to better match your session’s feel.
Bring the Sample Into Your DAW

Once you find a sample that fits your track:
- Wait for the sample to finish downloading and syncing locally.
- Open the arrow beside Drag and choose Modified version to include your pitch or tempo changes, or Original sample for unprocessed audio.
- Drag the file to an audio track in your DAW.