Waves Audio eMotion LV1 Live Mixer Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Step 1: Install Hardware and Software ........................................................................................................7
Hardware Components ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the Hardware .............................................................................................................................................................7
Installation examples ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Typical Mixer Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
Add Stage I/Os ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Install Software ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2: Setup Window—Network, I/Os, and Preferences ..........................................................................12
System Inventory Page — Congure SoundGrid Network Resources ....................................................................... 13
Work Oine ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Save Session ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Mixer Settings Page: System-Wide Preferences ................................................................................................................... 16
User Interface Settings Page ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Step 3: Patch Window—Set Internal and External Routing .......................................................................18
Patch Direction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Patching Inputs................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Patching Channel Direct Outputs and Mix Outputs ......................................................................................................... 20
Internal Routing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Patching Between Devices .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Delay Groups .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Step 4: Show Window—Create Sessions and Scenes ..................................................................................22
Sessions .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Scenes ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Recall Safe .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Auto-Save Sessions and Scenes................................................................................................................................................. 25
Step 5: Channel Window—Adjust Channel Specics ..................................................................................26
Using the Channel View ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Channel Window: Touch-and-Slide Controller .................................................................................................................... 30
Step 6: Mixer Window—Control All Channels .............................................................................................31
Mixer Window Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Channel Selection ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
User-Assignable Keys and Mute Groups................................................................................................................................. 35
Aux Channel “Sends on Faders” .................................................................................................................................................36
Additional Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the eMotion LV1 mixer from Waves. In order to get the most out of this product, please take some time to
read this manual.
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eMotion LV1 is a software mixer designed to meet the needs of FOH and monitor engineers. It provides a complete solution for live
mixing, from the smallest gig to the largest production.
The eMotion LV1 mixer is available in three congurations: 16, 32, or 64 channels.
eMotion LV1 is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, and supports industry-standard control surfaces as well
as multi-touch devices. It can run on multiple screens on both wired and wireless networks, allowing you to design your work
environment however you want. Whether you are using a single laptop with a mouse or multiple touchscreen and control surfaces,
the eMotion LV1 user interface will feel familiar and intuitive.
Powered by low-latency Intel-based Waves SoundGrid DSP servers, eMotion LV1 utilizes the SoundGrid network for connecting
multiple mixers, stage boxes, I/O interfaces, playback/recording hosts, and all other SoundGrid-compatible devices. This allows for
fast, exible conguration with standard network components.
eMotion LV1 is a one-stop shop for all of your processing needs. With eight inserts on each channel for SoundGrid-compatible
Waves and third-party plugins, eMotion LV1 saves you the need to use outboard gear for top-tier processors. eMotion LV1 also lets
you share plugin presets and rack processing chains between your studio and any other platforms or consoles that run MultiRack.
The eMotion LV1 manual is divided into two documents:
> This Quick Start guide, which explains the mixer’s setup, workow, and basic controls.
> A User Guide, which is a comprehensive tour of the mixer. It combines an inventory of controls and displays with in-depth
instructions about the system. Appendices provide specications and up-to-date product information.
We suggest that you become familiar with the Waves support site: http://www.waves.com/support. There you’ll nd an extensive
answer base, the latest tech specs, detailed installation guides, software updates, and current information about authorization and
registration.
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GETTING STARTED
This document takes you through the steps necessary to get you up and running. It’s a quick start guide, not a comprehensive
description of all the elements of the eMotion LV1 mixer. Please refer to the eMotion LV1 User Guide for detailed information.
To set up the mixer, follow these steps:
1. Install hardware and software.
2. Congure network and I/Os.
3. Patch audio inputs, outputs and routing within the mixer and between devices.
4. Create sessions and scenes.
5. Set up processing and aux sends for each channel.
6. View and control all channels in a familiar mixing environment.
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STEP 1: INSTALL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
The eMotion LV1 mixer can process a very large number of plugins at the same time, with very low latency. To make this possible,
all plugin processing is carried out on a high-speed server, not on the host computer. This server works as part of a Waves
SoundGrid network, so the rst step in setting up the mixer is to congure the network.
Hardware Components
A SoundGrid network consists of at least four hardware elements:
> Host computer: The mixer and the SoundGrid network run on Mac and Windows. Visit the Waves website for hardware and
operating system requirements.
> SoundGrid server
> At least one SoundGrid I/O device
> SoundGrid 1Gb Ethernet switch
Connecting the Hardware
Use a SoundGrid Ethernet switch and Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 Ethernet cables to connect all hardware components. Sync is carried
over Ethernet, so there is usually no need for external clock cables. Consult the Waves support site for cable specications.
Essential Elements of an eMotion LV1 System
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Host Computer
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SoundGrid Server
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Ethernet Switch
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SoundGrid I/O
Installation examples
Mixer congurations can be quite large or quite small. System size is limited only by the number of I/Os and the scope of your
license. Below are three suggested mixer setups.
Typical Mixer Setup
This is the basic eMotion LV1 system. One or more onstage I/O devices provide for mics and monitors. Another I/O in the FOH isfor
engineer monitoring and PA. The system can be controlled with a multi-touch screens, a mouse, or a hardware controller. This
conguration is well suited for smaller venue installations that don’t require a large number of I/Os. It also works well for temporary
or mobile productions, since it is easy to transport and quick to set up.
FOH Stage
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Host Computer
with Additional Display
2
SoundGrid Server
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Ethernet Switch
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SoundGrid I/O
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Add Stage I/Os
The system is completely scalable. Playback, record, and control devices can be added. Small servers can be replaced with larger
ones, and up to 16 I/Os can be assigned to one mixer system.
FOH
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1
Host Computer
with Additional Display
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SoundGrid Server
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Ethernet Switch
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SoundGrid I/O
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Larger Installation
This is a relatively large installation that includes several onstage I/O devices and another I/O in the FOH. There is an additional
computer with a DAW to record the event and to provide playback for virtual soundcheck. Plus there’s a redundant server to enable
uninterrupted service in the event of a fault.
This conguration is actually an expansion of the smaller system. There are more stage I/Os and more devices in the FOH, but
otherwise the setup is the same. The mixer has up to 64 mono/stereo channels (depending on license), with 128 inputs.
FOH
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Stage
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Host Computer
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Additional Display
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SoundGrid Server
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Redundant Server
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Main Ethernet Switch
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Secondery Switch
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SoundGrid I/O
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DAW for Recording
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External Controller
SoundGrid
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Analog
When multiple devices are used on stage, it is advisable to connect all of them to a single switch that connects to the main switch.
Daisy chaining ethernet connections in these setups is not advisable.
Install Software
Create a free Waves account if you don’t already have one (www.waves.com/create-account). This account is used to manage your
Waves products and licenses.
1. Register your Waves products at www.waves.com/support. The product serial number (also called a license number) can be found
on your purchase invoice, in an email from your dealer, or in an envelope containing the registration form. Once your registration is
complete, a product license will be deposited in your license cloud.
2. Download Waves Central from the Waves website. Waves Central is an application that manages software downloads and
installations, and administers product licensing.
3.Download and install the eMotion LV1 mixer and any selected plugins. Next, move your licenses from your license cloud to the
computer you are using or to a USB ash drive.
4. If the host computer on which you’ll be running eMotion LV1 is not connected to the Internet, you can create an oine installer.
Learn more about Waves Central at www.waves.com/support.
5. Launch eMotion LV1.
Windows Users: The Widows Power Plan must be set to High Performance.
Open Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options window. Select the High Performance plan and re-launch eMotion LV1.
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STEP 2: SETUP WINDOW—NETWORK, I/OS, AND PREFERENCES
The Top Bar is a navigation and management tool visible from all views. From here you can:
Access Channel Presets and sessions
• Save and recall and scenes
• Engage talkback and clear all solos.
• Monitor network and processor status.
• Lock the mixer interface.
• Select a channel.
Use the tabs on the Top Bar to open the Setup window.
This window is used to congure network devices, establish mixer behavior, and set user preferences.
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The Setup window consists of three pages, which are accessed by tabs on the left-hand side of the screen.
Go rst to the System Inventory page.
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