Waves Audio IR-Live Convolution Reverb User Guide
WAVES
IR-LIVE
CONVOLUTION REVERB
USER GUIDE
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction ....................................................................................3
1.1 Welcome......................................................................................................3
1.2 Product Overview ........................................................................................3
1.3 Concepts and Terminology..........................................................................4
1.4 Components................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 – Quick Start Guide...........................................................................5
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls ...................................................................6
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem............................................................................8
4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar...........................................................................8
4.2 Preset Handling...........................................................................................8
4.3 Interface Controls ......................................................................................11
4.4 Waves Preferences (Pro Tools only).........................................................13
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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
Waves IR-Live is an impulse response-based convolution reverb designed with the live
sound engineer in mind. IR-Live delivers quick results with easy access to mission
critical controls, and includes presets by leading FOH engineers, providing the go-to
reverb sounds they’ve developed over their years of professional experience.
SoundGrid® and MultiRack Native compatible, IR-Live can be used with leading live
digital consoles, in conjunction with dedicated SoundGrid DSP Servers designed to
handle the requirements of real-time low-latency performance.
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1.3 Concepts and Terminology
A convolution reverb blends together (or “convolves”) an input signal with another type of
audio signal called an “impulse response.” In the world of audio, these impulse
responses (IRs) contain the sampled characteristics of a particular performance space
or device. IRs are imported into the IR-Live, which uses them as filters consisting of
thousands of reflections.
Important Notes
As mathematical calculations are made whenever you change your pre-delay,
reverb time or damping, a short transition fade will occur. Therefore, we
recommend setting these parameters prior to showtime. Output and mix controls
do not require these calculations, and may be safely adjusted during
performances.
If you import your own custom IRs, always remember to take them with you when
moving between systems, as IRs are not saved within Waves preset files.
1.4 Components
WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plugins, 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.
Waves IR-Live includes 3 components each in two channel configurations:
IR-Live Mono
IR-Live Mono to Stereo
IR-Live Stereo
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