Waves Audio H-Comp Hybrid Compressor User Guide
H-COMP
Hybrid Compressor
User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................
1.1 Welcome..................................................................................................................3
1.2 Product Overview....................................................................................................3
1.3 Concepts and Terminology......................................................................................4
1.4 Components............................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide ........................................................................................5
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls ...............................................................................6
3.1 H-Comp Interface....................................................................................................6
3.2 H-Comp Controls.....................................................................................................7
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem......................................................................................11
4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar.....................................................................................11
4.2 Preset Handling.....................................................................................................11
4.3 Interface Controls..................................................................................................14
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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
First, Waves took everything we learned when we modeled classic hardware for our
award-winning SSL 4000 Collection, V-Series, and The API Collection. Then, we
imagined a series of plug-ins that would blend the best of yesterday’s sound with today’s
technology. Finally, we brought these elements together, and created the plug-ins that
would realize our vision. The result is the new Waves Hybrid Line.
H-Comp Hybrid Compressor is a dynamics processor that combines the modeled
behavior of transformers, tubes, and
that only a plug-in can provide.
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transistors, together with the power and precision
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1.3 Concepts and Terminology
In addition to standard compression control parameters (Threshold, Attack, Ratio,
Release), H-Comp features additional controls that offer unique sound design
possibilities:
Mix provides an easy way to achieve Parallel compression, which usually requires
special
Limiter activates an output limiter th
Punch allo
times, in order to better preserve transient behavior.
Sync pro
Release for a compressor generally involves attention to both the sound of the
compression as well as its musical interaction with the signal. Therefore, Release times
are often related to the interval between drum strokes, or other sharp onsets. In other
words, Release times often correspond to the track’s BPM. H-Comp’s Sync feature
allows you to set Release times using intuitive musical values.
Analog Modes lets you choose bet
qualities which are usually associated with and perceived as analog hardware sound.
setup and additional tracks.
at prevents peaks above 0dBFS.
ws transients to pass through the compressor, even with very fast attack
vides sync-to-host and sync-to-BPM Release time control. Setting the correct
ween 4 Analog Modes which correspond to sound
1.4 Components
WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, which
we call
you the flexibility to choose a configuration suitable for your material.
H-Comp has two component processors:
components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives
• H-Comp Mono (mono-to-mono)
• H-Comp Stereo (stereo-to-stereo)
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide
Turn the large threshold knob clock wise until you distinctly hear compression
occurring. At that point, the VU Meter set to GR should show display activity.
Use the Ratio control to adjust the amount of compression. Higher ratio equals
more compression
Use the Attack control to set the speed at which compression will occur.
If you lose any transient information, use the Punch control to bring them back.
Use the Release control to set the speed at which the compression fades out.
Choose Host or BPM Sync mode if you want the compression to correspond to
your track tempo.
Once you’ve set the correct compression, use the Mix control to blend the
compressed signal in with the original input.
At this point. experiment with the Analog Modes to change the sonic character of
the compressor
To control output levels, use the Output Trim control, and activate the Limiter as
needed.
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