Waves Audio's Better U Event Delivers Hands-On LV1 Classic Training and More

	(l-r) Background: Waves Live US sales manager Jeremiah Clever and FOH engineer Jeff Sandstrom address the crowd at the Waves Audio Better U educational event on June 16 at Central Church in Henderson, Nevada.

Waves Audio successfully hosted its Better U educational event on June 16 at Central Church in Henderson, Nevada, bringing together live sound engineers, systems integrators, house-of-worship technical leaders and production professionals for a full day of hands-on training, workflow development and industry discussion focused on the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic mixing platform.

Held the day before InfoComm 2026 exhibits opened, Better U transformed Central Church's theater into an interactive learning environment featuring twelve fully operational Waves LV1 Classic systems, allowing attendees to gain direct experience with the platform while following along via large-format LED displays and the Waves Offline Editor.

Presented by Waves Audio, the event combined practical console training with broader discussions on the evolving demands of modern live production and worship environments.

The day began with a comprehensive hands-on training session led by Waves Live US sales manager Jeremiah Clever, who guided attendees through LV1 Classic workflows, console architecture, signal flow, plug-in integration and advanced mixing techniques. Participants worked directly on networked consoles while exploring real-world applications designed to improve consistency, efficiency and sonic performance across a variety of live production environments.

A highlight of the event was an in-depth masterclass featuring front-of-house engineers Jeff Sandstrom and Amanda Davis. Using actual show files and production workflows from their touring and worship experiences, the pair provided attendees with an inside look at how they approach live mixing on the LV1 Classic platform.

Throughout the session, Davis demonstrated practical mixing techniques while Sandstrom explained and demystified the decision-making process behind various console settings, plugin choices, workflow strategies and mix optimization techniques. The collaborative format gave attendees unprecedented access to the real-world thought processes behind professional-level live mixes, while encouraging audience participation and questions.

"Better U was designed to bridge the gap between technical training and creative application," says Maximilian Williams, Waves live sound marketing manager. "The goal was not simply to teach users how to operate a console, but to help them understand how modern workflows, technology and creative choices work together to create meaningful audience experiences. The level of engagement and participation throughout the day exceeded expectations."

The event concluded with a panel discussion titled "The Room Has Changed - Are You Keeping Up?," moderated by Williams. Panelists included Sandstrom, Davis, Clever, with added guests Matt and Johnny from Worship Sound Guy, Ben Kristijanto from OHR LED, and Zach Brady of d&b audiotechnik.

The discussion explored how audience expectations, production technology, volunteer development, immersive experiences and system design continue to evolve across worship, touring and live event environments. Panelists shared practical insights on adapting to changing technologies while maintaining a focus on communication, creativity and audience engagement.

"The technology is only part of the equation," comments Williams. "We are always looking to empower engineers with the knowledge and confidence to make better decisions under pressure, whether they're mixing in a church, a theater, a touring environment or a broadcast setting. Seeing so many attendees engage with LV1 Classic firsthand, ask thoughtful questions and connect with industry peers reinforced why education remains one of the most important investments we can make as an industry."