Waves Audio MaxxVolume User Guide
Waves MaxxVolume
Software User Guide
Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
MaxxVolume Interface and Functions ................................................................................................. 5
Energy Meter.................................................................................................................................. 5
Low Level Compression – Threshold........................................................................................... 5
Low Level Compression – Gain.................................................................................................... 5
Low Level Compression – Gain Meter......................................................................................... 6
Gate ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Loud/Soft ........................................................................................................................................6
Leveler............................................................................................................................................ 6
High Level Compression – Gain Reduction Meter......................................................................6
High Level Compression – Threshold ..........................................................................................6
High Level Compression – Gain...................................................................................................6
Output Meter .................................................................................................................................. 6
The Waves System Bar .................................................................................................................... 7
Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide
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Introduction
MaxxVolume is an all-in-one dynamics processor. Available in both mono and stereo
configurations, it performs four different dynamics processing functions: gating, low level
compression, leveling, and compression.
Combining several acclaimed Waves dynamics processing technologies, MaxxVolume packs a
lot of audio processing power while consolidating several controls under a small set of simple
faders. Each of the dynamics functions is controlled by one or two faders for simplicity and
straightforward operation.
The left side of the plug-in interface (to the left of the Energy Meter) handles low gain or low
signal level audio. The right side of the interface handles high signal level functions.
Low Level Compressor
The Low Level Compression function is controlled by a pair of faders: Threshold, which sets the
threshold under which low level compression starts, and Gain, which sets the amount of gain
applied to the compressed portion of the signal.
Low Level Compression can be explained in simple terms as the opposite of standard or high
level compression. In a standard compression setting, any signal above the set threshold gets
compressed and attenuated. With a low level compressor, any signal that goes below the set
threshold gets compressed upward, resulting in increased gain. The dynamic range is thus
compressed, pushing low levels up while leaving high levels as they were.
If you are familiar with compression curves, low level compression looks like this (curve marked in
red):
Gate
The Gate function is controlled by a single fader that sets the gating threshold. The gate applies
gentle downward expansion, affecting any signal below the threshold.
Leveler
The Leveler function, also known as auto-gain control (AGC), is controlled by the Leveler fader
which sets its threshold and target. A Leveler is used to maintain constant levels over long
segments of audio. Essentially, a Leveler is a compressor set to very long attack and release
times, making it react to the “forest” and not each individual “tree”. A Leveler can also be viewed
as an RMS compressor.
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