Waves Audio Eddie Kramer Bass Channel User Guide
WAVES
Eddie Kramer Bass Channel
User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................3
1.1
WELCOME.................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................3
1.2
1.3
CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY..................................................................................3
1.4
A FEW WORDS FROM EDDIE KRAMER ........................................................................4
1.5
COMPONENTS ...........................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 – QUICKSTART GUIDE..............................................................................5
CHAPTER 3 – INTERFACE AND CONTROLS ...............................................................6
3.1
INTERFACE................................................................................................................6
3.2
CONTROLS................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 4 – THE WAVESYSTEM..............................................................................12
THE WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR...................................................................................12
4.1
4.2
PRESET HANDLING..................................................................................................12
4.3
INTERFACE CONTROLS............................................................................................15
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Welcome
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1.2 Product Overview
The Waves Signature Series is our exclusive line of application-specific audio
processors, created in collaboration with the world’s top producers, engineers, and
mixing engineers. Every Signature Series plug-in has been precision-crafted to capture
the artist’s distinct sound and production style. For experienced and aspiring audio
professionals alike, the Waves Signature Series allows you to dial up the sound you’re
looking for quickly, without interrupting the creative flow.
The Eddie Kramer Collection consists of five plug-ins, each designed to handle a
specific production task.
Vocals: Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel (EKramer VC)
Drums: Eddie Kramer Drum Channel (EKramer DR)
Bass: Eddie Kramer Bass Channel (EKramer BA)
Guitars: Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel (EKramer GT)
Effects: Eddie Kramer Effects Channel (EKramer FX)
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1.3 Concepts and Terminology
Sensitivity Control/Sensitivity LED
The Sensitivity LED’s 3 colors indicate when appropriate levels are reached:
Green (good)
Yellow (optimal)
Red (very hot)
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If the LED is off during playback, your input signal is too low. Move the Sensitivity
Control clockwise until the LED lights up. We recommend adjusting the Sensitivity
Control as soon as you open the plug-in, using the section of your song with the highest
peaks for best results.
In most cases, the Sensitivity LED indicates that your levels hit the processor in a way
that will give you the intended output result. However, it’s important to keep in mind that
optimal results may be achieved even when the Sensitivity LED does not display
“optimal” levels (yellow). Depending on your program material, “good” levels (green)
might be best-suited to your needs; in other cases, “very hot” levels (red) might provide
the most appropriate processing.
Often, changing other controls after adjusting the Sensitivity will cause the Sensitivity
LED to turn red. When this occurs, re-adjustment of either the Sensitivity control or the
other control will be necessary. As always, trust your ears.
Type
Each plug-in includes a number of application Types which address a range of source
materials.
1.4 A Few Words from Eddie Kramer
"The idea behind the Eddie Kramer Bass Channel was to create a fat bass sound with a
lot of presence, that cuts through without being overbearing. In general, the low-mid
frequencies are accentuated, so it really pops on radio mixes. That way, you can always
hear it clearly, even at low volumes on small speakers. The Bass Channel comes in two
flavors: Bass1, which is less compressed, for a more dynamic sound that has room to
breathe, and Bass2, a more aggressive sound with increased compression."
1.5 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 Waves Eddie Kramer Bass Channel has two components:
• EKramer BA mono – Mono in to Mono out component
• EKramer BA stereo – Stereo in to Stereo out component
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide
• Insert the EKramer BA plug-in on the bass track you wish to process.
• Toggle between the 2 bass types to find the best starting point.
• Adjust the Sensitivity control until you achieve proper levels, as indicated by the
Sensitivity LED.
• Adjust the Bass, Treble, and Compress controls to taste.
• After setting all parameters, check to make sure the Sensitivity LED indicates
proper levels. If it indicates excessive levels, make the necessary adjustments.
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