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Waves Audio MV360 User Guide

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MV360˚ User Manual 1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................3
High Level Compressor .............................................................................................4
Link Modes.................................................................................................................4
Dither .........................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide ........................................................................................7
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls ...............................................................................8
Low Threshold ...........................................................................................................9
High Threshold...........................................................................................................9
Low Volume...............................................................................................................9
High Volume ..............................................................................................................9
High Level Compression............................................................................................9
Low Level Compression.............................................................................................9
Master Fader Controls.............................................................................................10
Link Mode Selector..................................................................................................11
Cut (Attenuation) / Boost Meters..............................................................................11
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem......................................................................................12
Toolbar Functions....................................................................................................12
Preset Types............................................................................................................12
Loading Presets and Setups....................................................................................13
Saving Presets and Setups......................................................................................13
Deleting Presets.......................................................................................................14
A/B Comparison and Copying..................................................................................14
Toggle Buttons.........................................................................................................14
Value Window Buttons.............................................................................................15
Multiple Selection of Controls ..................................................................................15
TAB Functions .........................................................................................................15
Appendix A –Link Modes .............................................................................................16
All Linked .................................................................................................................16
5 Linked | LFE..........................................................................................................16
Front | Rear | LFE....................................................................................................16
Center | Quad | LFE.................................................................................................17
Center | Front | Rear (LFE Is Bypassed) .................................................................17
All Linked .................................................................................................................17
Front | Rear..............................................................................................................17
Center | Quad ..........................................................................................................18
Center | Front | Rear................................................................................................18
MV360˚ User Manual 2

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.
In conjunct There you will find an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailed Installation guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorization and Registration.
By signing up at www.wavesupport.net your registered products, reminders when updates are available, and information on your authorization status.

1.2 Product Overview

MV360 is a dual function dynamics processor for 5.0 and 5.1 Surround sound application
ion, we also suggest that you become familiar with www.wavesupport.net
, you will receive personalized information on
. It provides six discrete channels of low level and high level compression.
s
.

1.3 Concepts and Terminology

Low Level Compressor
Low Level Compression can be explained in simple terms as the opposite of standard or high level co above the set threshold gets compressed and attenuated.
With the MV360˚ Low Level Compression function, any signal below the set threshold gets compressed upward, resulting in is thus compressed, pushing low levels up while leaving high levels as they were.
mpression. In a standard compression setting, any signal
increased gain. The dynamic range
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High Level Compressor

The MV360˚ High Level Compression function is comprised of compression with automatic makeup gain and output level control.
The Compressor function is similar to that of Waves Renaissance Vox. The compressor is controlled by the Threshold fader, compression. An automatic gain makeup function compensates for gain reduction resulting from the applied compression.
which sets the amount of desired dynamic range

Link Modes

MV360° offers 9 convenient Link Modes which le groups that address the most commonly used sound stage disciplines.
t you use up to 3 separat
5.1 Link Modes
All Linked In this mode, all channels are linked, maintaining the balance between the 5 main channels and the
5 Linked | LFE This mode fully preserves the surround image, but does not attenuate/boost the directional
Front | Rear This mode is useful in situations when rear channel ambience and effects don’t
require atte
Center | Quad | LFE
This mode offers independent dynamic control over dialog, overall surround image, and LFE channel.
Center | Front | Rear (LFE Is By
This mode offers the most control over the surround image, and its functionality
is similar to t
channels in conjunction with peaks in the LFE channel.
| LFE
nuation/boost in conjunction with front channel music or dialog.
hat of three independent dynamics processors.
LFE channel.
p
assed)
e sidechain
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5.0 Link Modes
All Linked In this mode, all channels are linked, maintaining the balance between the 5
main channels.
r
Front | Rea This mode is useful in situations when rear channel ambience and effects don’t
require atte
Center | Quad
This mode offers independent dynamic control over dialog and overall surround
image.
Center | Front | Rear
This mode offers the most control over the surround image, and its functionality
is similar to t
nuation/boost in conjunction with front channel music or dialog.
hat of three independent dynamics processors.

Dither

MV360˚ automatically applies dither, which compensates for digital quantization errors.
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1.4 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.
o
MV360 5.0 to 5.0
o MV360 5.1 to 5.1
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide

Set link to Front/Rear/LFE Start on the Left side (Threshold):
Low Leve
- Use top (single arrow) High Level Master Fader to set the global High Level Threshold
- Use the middle cut/boost meters to monitor the amount of gain cut and boost applied pe On the Right side (Volume)
Compression makeup gain
Compression makeu
- Use the bottom (single arrow) Low Level Master Fader to set the global l Threshold
r link group
- Use the top volume faders per link color to trim the High Level
- Use bottom volume faders per link color to trim the Low Level
p gain
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Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls

3.1 Interface

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3.2 Controls

Low Threshold

Sets the low level compression threshold. Compression is applied to signals below this threshold.
Range:
-36 to -72 dBFS

High Threshold

Sets the high level compression threshold. Compression is applied to signals above this threshold.
Range: 0 to -30 dBFS

Low Volume

Controls the amount of makeup gain applied to the compressed low level signal. Range: 0 to +30 dB

High Volume

Trims the amount of automatic gain compensation applied to the compressed high level signal.
Range: 0 to -30 dBFS

High Level Compression On/Off Low Level Compression On/Off

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Master Fader Controls

High Level Compression Masters
Move all High Level faders (Threshold and Volume) by the same value, relative to each of their curr
High Level Threshold Master
Moves all High Level Threshold faders by the same value, relative to each of their current posit
High Level Volume Master
Moves all High Level Volume faders by the same value, relative to each of their current positions.
ent position
ions.
s.
Low Level Compression Masters
Move all Low Level faders (Threshold and Volume) by the same value, relative to each of their curr
Low Level Threshold Master
Moves all Low Level Threshold faders by the same value, relative to each of their current positions.
Low Level Volume Master
Moves all Low Level Volume faders by the same value, relative to each of their current positions.
ent position
s.
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Link Mode Selector

The Link Mode Selector allows the selection of one of five link modes. Each Link Mode determines which channels are linked, both in the interface controls and with regard to the dynamic detector sidechain and compression.
Link Mode selection affects the colors of both low and high level compression threshold and gain co
5.1 Link Modes
All Linked 5 Linked | LFE Front | Rear | LFE Center | Quad | LFE Center | Front LR | Rear (LFE Is Bypassed)
5.0 Link Modes
All Linked Front | Rear Center | Quad Center | Front LR | Rear
ntrols, which
provides per channel indication of link status.

Cut (Attenuation) / Boost Meters

Display the amount of gain cut and/or boost for each of the 3 possible Link groups.
Attenuation is displayed from the top down.
Boost is displayed from the bottom up.
Each of the indicated in the text box
Numeric indicators which display the maximum attenuation are located above the meters; maximum gain is displayed anywhere on the meter.
The meters display up to -30dB of attenuation, and +30 dB of gain boost.
3 meters (yellow, red, blue) corresponds to a Link Group, which are
located below the meters.
below the meters. Reset
these values by clicking
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Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem

4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar

All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar which takes care of most administrativ features of the WaveSystem toolbar are the same on practically all Waves processors, so familiarity with its features will be helpful whichever processor you are using.

Toolbar Functions

Undo Undoes the last 32 actions. Redo Redoes the last 32 undone actions. Setup A/B
Copy A->B Copies the current settin Load Recalls presets from file. Save Saves presets in the Wa ? Opens the manual for the processor you are using.
e functions you will encounter while working with your Waves software. The
Toggles bet settings.
ween two presets for comparison of different parameter
gs to the second preset register. ves file formats.

4.2 Preset Handling

Preset Types

Factory Presets are permanent presets in the Load menu. Factory presets cannot be
over-written or deleted. different factory presets.
User Presets are your favorite settings of the plug-in saved as a preset in the Load menu, under ‘User Presets’. User Presets can b
Setup Files may contain more than one preset. the presets for a session. When you open a Setup File, all its setups become part of your Load pop-up menu for fast access. This can be particularly useful with multiple instances of a plug-in in a single session. By saving all the settings you create into a single Setup File, they can all be quickly available for every instance of that plug-in.
When applicable, different component plug-ins may have
e over-written and deleted.
For example
, a single file can contain all
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Loading Presets and Setups

Click-and-hold on the Load button to see the Load pop-up menu. The menu is divided
into four sections. If a se up menu.
Open Preset File… Select to op ‘Filename.xps’: Displays any currently loaded Setup File and it
Factory User Presets: Displays any loaded User Presets.
Presets: Displays the default Factory Presets.
ction is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop-
en any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or
your own creations.
s presets.

Saving Presets and Setups

Click-and-hold on the Save button to see the Save pop-up menu. Four options are available. If an option is
Save to New File… Select this t
Save ‘File Name’ – “Preset Name” Overwrites the settings
Save to ‘File Name’ As…
Put into Preset Menu As…
not currently available it will be grayed out and inaccessible.
o start a ne prompts - first for the setup filename, then for the preset name. You must provide a name for both the setup file and the preset. Click OK (ENTER) to complete the save. It is a good idea to create a folder in which to save several setup files for a project.
(whether a User Preset or a preset from a Setup File) with the current settings. If a Setup File is currently loaded, the name of the Setup File is displayed followed by the name of the preset itself. If a User Preset is loaded, its name is displayed. Saves the current settin Setup file that is open (if one is not open, the option is grayed out). You will be prompted to give the preset a name. Save the current setting will always be in your Load menu (until deleted). You will be prompted to give this preset a name. User Presets are stored in the plug-in’s preference file.
w Setup file. There are two
of the loade
gs as a new preset into the
s into a User Preset that
d preset
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Deleting Presets
You may delete User Presets and presets within a Setup File. Factory Presets and Setup Library files cannot be deleted or overwritten.
1. Hold the Command (Mac)/Control (PC) key down.
2. Click-and-hold the Load button to see the pop-up menu.
3. While still holding the Command/Control key, select the preset or setup to delete.
4. A confirmation box will appear, allowing you to cancel or ‘OK’ the deletion.

A/B Comparison and Copying

The Setup A/Setup B button may be clicked to compare two settings. If you load a preset in the Setup B position, t and vice-versa.
If you want to slightly modify the settings in Setup A, you can copy them t clicking on the Copy to B button, then alter Setup A and compare with the original Setup B.
The name of the current setup will be shown in the title bar (on platforms which support it), and will switch as you change fro
Note: an asterisk will be added to the preset name when a change is made to the preset.
his will not affect the preset loaded into the Setup A position,
o Setup B by
m
Setup A to Setup B.

4.3 Interface Controls

Controls can be in one of three states:
• Not Selected where the control is
• Selected where the con
• Selected and Active where the control is the tar
keyboard entry
trol is the target of mouse control entry only

Toggle Buttons

Toggle buttons display the state of a control, and allow switching between two or more states. Sing display which updates with the current setting, and others (bypass, solo, or monitoring toggles) illuminate when the control is active.
Some processors have l and-drag adjustment while retaining t
le-click to change the control’s state. Some toggle buttons have a text
ink buttons between a pair of toggle buttons, allowing click-
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not the target of any user entry
get for both mouse and
he offset between the controls.

Value Window Buttons

Value windows display the value of a control and allow click-and-drag adjustment, or direct control via the keyboard.
• Using the mouse, click-and-drag windows support left/rig will appear to let you know which direction of movement that button supports).
• Using the arrow up/down – left/right (depending on the direction supported by that button) to move in the smallest incremental steps across the button’s range (holding down the arrow keys will move faster through the range).
• Using key directly enter the value from your keyboard. If you enter an out of range number, the button stays selected but remains at the current setting (system beeps? If system sounds are on?)
Some processors have l and-drag adjustment while retaining t
entry, double click on the button to open the value window, and
key
ink buttons between a pair of value windows, allowing click-
ht, some up/down (as you hover over a button, arrows
s, click once with mouse to select the button, and then use
on the value window to adjust. Some value
he offset between the controls.

Multiple Selection of Controls

One of the most powerful features of the WaveSystem is the ability to select and adjust many controls at the sa of button or graphic controls by clicking and holding at a point outside the controls and forming a rectangle to include the controls you wish to adjust. Alternatively, you can hold down Shift while clicking the mouse on any control you wish to link. This second method is useful when you want to select two (or more) controls that are separated on the GUI by other controls you do not wish to select.
me time. Using the mouse, simply drag-select the desired group

TAB Functions

TAB moves the ‘selected’ status to the next control, with shift-TAB moving in the reverse direction.
Additionally, the Mac has an option-TAB function for ‘down’ movement and shift-option­TAB for ‘up’ move
If you have several Value Window Buttons selected, TAB functions will take you through the selected controls on
where applicable.
ment
ly.
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Appendix A –Link Modes

When applying dynamics to a stereo mix, stereo imaging is preserved by applying identical g linked dynamics processing. The dynamics detector works on an L+R linked sidechain, applying the same gain attenuation/boost to both left and right channels, preserving their relative levels and intended stereo image.
In Surround, there are different schools of thought with regard to sound stage imaging. MV360° offe address the most commonly used sound stage disciplines.
ain attenuatio
rs 9 Link Mo

5.1 Link Modes

All Linked
In this mode, all channels are linked. Uniform attenuation/boost is applied, preserving the complete surround image, and maintaining the balance between the 5 main channels and the LFE channel.
5 Linked | LFE
In this mode, a separate sidechain is dedicated to the LFE (Subwoofer) channel. The sound stage is divided into the directional (main) 5-channel sound field, and the non­directional LFE channel.
This mode fully preserves the surround image, but does not attenuate/boost the directional
channels in
n/boost to both the left and right channels. This is known as
des which let you use up to 3 separate sidechain groups that
conjunction with peaks in the LFE channel.
Front | Rear | LFE
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
The first sidechain links Left, Center and Right channels. The second sidechain links Rear Left and Rear Right channels. The third sidechain is dedicated to the LFE channel.
This mode is useful in situations when rear channel ambience and effects don’t require attenuation/
boost in con
junction with front channel music or dialog.
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Center | Quad | LFE
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
The first sidechain is dedicated to the Center (dialog) channel. The second chain links Left, Right, Left Surround, and Right Surround The third sidechain is dedicated to the LFE channel.
This mode offers independent dynamic control over dialog, overall surround image, and LFE channel.
Center | Front | Rear (LFE Is Bypassed)
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
The first sidechain is dedicated to the Center channel. The second sidechain links the Front Left & Right channels. The third sidechain links the Rear Left & Right channels. The LFE channel is left unprocessed.
This mode offers the most control over the surround image, and its functionality is similar to that of thr
ee independ
ent dynamics processors.

5.0 Link Modes

All Linked
In this mode, all channels are linked. Uniform attenuation/boost is applied, preserving the complete surround image, and maintaining the balance between the 5 main channels and the LFE channel.
Front | Rear
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
The first sidechain links Left, Center and Right channels. The second sidechain links Rear Left and Rear Right channels.
This mode is useful in situations when rear channel ambience and effects don’t require attenuation/
boost in con
junction with front channel music or dialog.
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Center | Quad
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
The first sidechain is dedicated to the Center (dialog) channel. The second chain links Left, Right, Left Surround, and Right Surround
This mode offers independent dynamic control over dialog and overall surround image.
Center | Front | Rear
This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:
The first sidechain is dedicated to the Center channel. The second sidechain links the Front Left & Right channels. The third sidechain links the Rear Left & Right channels.
This mode offers the most control over the surround image, and its functionality is similar to that of thr
ee independ
ent dynamics processors.
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