Waves API 550
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ |
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1.1 WELCOME........................................................................................................................................................... |
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1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................... |
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1.3 COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 2 – QUICKSTART GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... |
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CHAPTER 3 – CONTROLS AND INTERFACE......................................................................................................... |
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3.1 EQ SECTION....................................................................................................................................................... |
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3.2 OUTPUT SECTION.............................................................................................................................................. |
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CHAPTER 4 – THE WAVESYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... |
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4.1 THE WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR ............................................................................................................................ |
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Toolbar Functions ............................................................................................................................................. |
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4.2 PRESET HANDLING............................................................................................................................................ |
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Preset Types..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Loading Presets and Setups ............................................................................................................................ |
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Saving Presets and Setups .............................................................................................................................. |
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Deleting Presets ............................................................................................................................................... |
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A/B Comparison and Copying .......................................................................................................................... |
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4.3 INTERFACE CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Toggle Buttons.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Value Window Buttons...................................................................................................................................... |
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Sliders............................................................................................................................................................... |
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Hover Box ......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Multiple Selection of Controls ........................................................................................................................... |
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TAB Functions .................................................................................................................................................. |
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APPENDIX A – 550A CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................... |
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APPENDIX B – 550B CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your Waves processor, please take the time to read through this manual.
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1.2 Product Overview
The Waves API 550 consists of the API 550A, a 3-Band parametric equalizer with 5 fixed cutoff points per band and the API 550B, a 4-Band parametric equalizer with 7 fixed cutoff points per band.
Modeled on the late 1960’s legend, the API 550A EQ delivers a sound that has been a hallmark of high end studios for decades. It provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.
Featuring four overlapped EQ bands, the API 550B features 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band. “Proportional Q” automatically widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher settings. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect or even reverse tonal modifications. With its vast range of tonal possibilities, the API 550B is an exceptionally versatile EQ.
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1.3 Components
WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, which we call components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material.
The API 550 has four component processors:
API 550A Stereo – A 3-Band stereo equalizer
API 550A Mono – A 3-Band mono equalizer
API 550B Stereo – A 4-Band stereo equalizer
API 550B Mono – A 4-Band mono equalizer
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide
Approach the Waves API 550 as you would any conventional EQ. Since the API 550 features “Proportional Q,” which intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher settings, feel free to push the API 550 harder than you normally would other equalizers. The API 550 will deliver smooth, natural, and musical sound even at the most extreme settings.
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