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Waves Audio API 560 User Guide

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Waves API 560 User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 – QUICKSTART GUIDE.......................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 4 – THE WAVESYSTEM .......................................................................................................................11
Toolbar Functions.............................................................................................................................................11
Preset Types.....................................................................................................................................................11
Loading Presets and Setups ............................................................................................................................12
Saving Presets and Setups ..............................................................................................................................12
Deleting Presets ...............................................................................................................................................13
A/B Comparison and Copying ..........................................................................................................................13
Toggle Buttons..................................................................................................................................................13
Value Window Buttons......................................................................................................................................14
Sliders...............................................................................................................................................................14
Hover Box.........................................................................................................................................................14
Multiple Selection of Controls...........................................................................................................................14
TAB Functions..................................................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX A – CONTROLS LIST...........................................................................................................................16
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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.
In conjunct an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailed Installation guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorization and Registration.
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1.2 Product Overview

Modeled on the API classic from 1967, the API 560 is a 10-Band equalizer which is divided into intuitive one-octave increments.
It features precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enhancement
and room tuning. The 560’s curve shaping potential is unmatched, while API's unique "Proportional Q" design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings. And since boost and cut characteristics are identical, previous actions can be easily undone.
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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 choose the configuration best suited to your material.
The API 560 has two component processors:
API 560 Stereo - A stereo graphic e API 560 Mo
no – A mono graphic equalizer
components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to
qualizer
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide

Approach the Waves API 560 as you would any conventional graphic EQ. Since the API 560 features “Proportional Q,” which intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and settings, feel free to push the API 560 harder than you normally would other equalizers. The API 560 will deliver smooth, natural, and musical sound even at extreme settings.
narrows it at higher
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Chapter 3 – Controls and Interface
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3.1 EQ section

Cutoff Points
31Hz, 63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz
Range
+/-12dB per band
In/Out
Switches EQ on and off while retaining Analog modeling.
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3.2 Output Section

Pol (Polarity)
Shifts the phase by 180 degrees.
Range 0deg-180deg
Default
0deg
Analog Turns the Analog modeling on and off.
Range
On/Off
Default
On
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Output
Controls the output level.
Range
-18dB to +18dB (in 0.1dB steps)
Default
0dB
Trim
Displays the maximum peak level of the output signal and its distance from nominal gain (-0.1dBfs).
Range
-inf to 0dB
Default
-inf
Meters
The API 560’s meters display output level in dBFS. The Clip LED, located between the two meters, lights up when output signal exceed
s 0dBFS.
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Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem

4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar

All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar which takes care of most administrative functions yo toolbar are the same on practically all Waves processors, so familiarity with its features will be helpful whichever processor you are using.

Toolbar Functions

Undo Undoes the last 32 performed actions. Redo Redoes the last 32 undone actions. Setup A/B Toggles bet
Copy A->B Copies the current settin Load Recalls presets from file Save ? Opens the manual for the processor you are using
u will encounter while working with your Waves software. The features of the WaveSystem
ween two presets. This is useful for close comparison of different parameter
settings
gs to the second preset register
Saves presets in the Wa
ves file formats

4.2 Preset Handling

Preset Types

Factory Presets are permanent presets in the Load menu. Factory presets cannot be
deleted. Wh User Presets are your favorite settings of the plug-in saved as a preset in the Load
Presets’. User Presets can be over-written and deleted. Setup Files may contain more than one preset.
a session. When you open a Setup File, all its setups become part of your Load pop-up menu for fast access. This can be particularly useful with multiple instances of a plug-in in a single session. By saving
en applicable, different component plug-ins may have different factory presets.
For example
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, a single file can contain all the presets for
over-written or
menu, under ‘User
all the settings you create into a single Setup File, they can all be quickly available for every instance of that plug-in.

Loading Presets and Setups

Click-and-hold on the Load button to see the Load pop-up menu. The menu is divided into four
sections
. If a section is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop-up menu.
Open Preset File…
Select to op
en any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or your own
creations.
‘Filename.xps’: Displays any currently loaded Setup File and it
s presets.
Factory Presets: Displays the default Factory Presets. User Presets: Displays any loaded User Presets.

Saving Presets and Setups

Click-and-hold on the Save button to see the Save pop-up menu. Four options are available. If an option is not
currently available it will be grayed out and inaccessible.
Save to New File… Select this t
o start a ne
w Setup file. There are two prompts - first for the setup filename, then for the preset name. You must provide a name for both the setup file and the preset. Click OK (ENTER) to complete the save. It is a good idea to create a folder in which to save several setup files for a project.
Save ‘File Name’ – “Preset Name” Overwrites the settings of the loaded preset (whether a User
Preset or a preset from a Setup File) with the current settings. If a Setup File is currently loaded, the name of the Setup File is displayed followed by the name of the preset itself. If a User Preset is loaded, its name is displayed.
Save to ‘File Name’ As…
Saves the current settin
gs as a new preset into the Setup file that is open (if one is not open, the option is grayed out). You will be prompted to give the preset a name.
Put into Preset Menu As…
Save the current setting
s into a User Preset that will always be in your Load menu (until deleted). You will be prompted to give this preset a name. User Presets are stored in the plug-in’s preference file.
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Deleting Presets

You may delete User Presets and presets within a Setup File. Factory Presets and Setup Library files cannot be deleted or overwritten.
1. Hold the Command (Mac)/Control (PC) key down.
2. Click-and
3. While still holding the Command/Control key, select the preset or setup to delete.
4. A confirmation box will appear, allowing you to cancel or ‘OK’ the deletion.
-hold the Load button to see the pop-up menu.

A/B Comparison and Copying

The Setup A/Setup B button may be clicked to compare two settings. If you load a preset in the Setup B position, this will not affe
If you want to slightly modify the settings in Setup A, you can copy them to Setup B by clicking Copy to B button, then alter Setup A and compare with the original Setup B.
The name of the current setup will be shown in the title bar (on platforms which support it), and will switch as you change fro
Note: an asterisk will be added to the preset name when a change is made to the preset -
ct the preset loaded into the Setup A position, and vice-versa.
on the
m Setup A to Setup B.

4.3 Interface Controls

Controls can be in one of three states:
• Not Selected where the control is no
• Selected where the con
• Selected and Active where the control is the tar
trol is the target of mouse control entry only

Toggle Buttons

Toggle buttons display the state of a control, and allow switching between two or more states. Single­click to cha
current setting, and others (bypass, solo, or monitoring toggles) illuminate when the control is active. Some processors have link buttons between a pair of toggle buttons, allowing click-
adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls.
nge the control’s state. Some toggle buttons have a text display which updates with the
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Value Window Buttons

Value windows display the value of a control and allow click-and-drag via the keyboard.
• Using the mouse, click-and-drag on the value window to adjust. Some value windows support left/right, some up/down (as you hover over a button, arrows will appear to let you know which direction of movement that button supports).
• Using the arrow key left/right (depending on the direction supported by that button) to move in the smallest incremental steps across the button’s range (holding down the arrow keys will move faster through the range).
• Using ke value from your keyboard. If you enter an out of range number, the button stays selected but remains at the current setting (system beeps? If system sounds are on?)
Some processors have l adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls.
entry, double click on the button to open the value window, and directly enter the
y
s, click once with mouse to select the button, and then use up/down –
ink buttons between a pair of value windows, allowing click-
adjustment, or direct control
and-drag

Sliders

Click on the slider itself or anywhere within the sliders track. The numerical value of the slider is displayed in a hover window above the slider path.
settings

Hover Box

Hovering boxes will appear and display the control value when hovering with the mouse over the control.

Multiple Selection of Controls

One of the most powerful features of the WaveSystem is the ability to select and adjust many controls at the same time. Using the mouse, simply drag-select the desired group by clicking and holding at a point outside the controls and forming a rectangle to include the controls you wish to adjust. Alternatively, you can hold down Shift while clicking the mouse on any control you wish to link. This second method is useful when you want to select two (or more) controls that are separated on the GUI by other controls you do not wish to select.
of button or graphic controls
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TAB Functions

TAB moves the ‘selected’ status to the next control, with shift-TAB moving in the reverse direction. Additionally, the Mac has an option-TAB function for ‘down’ movement and shift-option-TAB for ‘up’
movement where If you have several Value Window Buttons selected, TAB functions will take you through the selected
controls on
ly.
applicable.
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Appendix A – Controls List

Control Range Default
31 Hz 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1 KHz 2 KHz 4 KHz 8 KHz 16 KHz Output Trim Analog
Phase
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-12dB to 12dB 0dB
-18dB to 18dB 0dB
-inf to 0dB -inf
0deg - 180deg 0deg
On/Off On
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