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Waves Audio UM225, UM226 User Guide

WAVES
UM225/UM226
User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Introduction....................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide............................................................................................5
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls...................................................................................6
Front Profile Mode .....................................................................................................7
LF Profile L/R to C Balance .......................................................................................7
HF Profile L/R to C Balance.......................................................................................8
Punch L/R to C Balance.............................................................................................8
L/R Width...................................................................................................................8
UpMix Amount ...........................................................................................................9
Rear LPF....................................................................................................................9
Rear Ambience........................................................................................................10
Rear Delay...............................................................................................................10
LFE LPF 40Hz to 120Hz..........................................................................................10
LFE LoAir.................................................................................................................11
Output Trims............................................................................................................11
Master Output..........................................................................................................11
Left/Center/Right/Ls/Rs/LFE Speaker Icons............................................................12
Input Meters.............................................................................................................12
Left/ Center/Right /Ls /Rs/LFE Output Meters.........................................................13
Surround 360˚ Graph...............................................................................................13
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem........................................................................................14
Toolbar Functions....................................................................................................14
Preset Types ............................................................................................................14
Loading Presets and Setups....................................................................................15
Saving Presets and Setups......................................................................................15
Deleting Presets.......................................................................................................16
A/B Comparison and Copying..................................................................................16
Toggle Buttons.........................................................................................................16
Value Window Buttons.............................................................................................17
Sliders......................................................................................................................17
Hover Box................................................................................................................17
Multiple Selection of Controls ..................................................................................17
TAB Functions .........................................................................................................18
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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.
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

The UM225 and UM226 are easy-to-use audio processors which convert stereo program material to 5.0 and 5.1 surround formats.
ion, we also suggest that you become familiar with www.wavesupport.net
, you will receive personalized information on
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1.3 Concepts and Terminology

Stereo – Stereophonic sound consists of 2 channels of audio played through 2
speakers. Stereo has be 1960s, and a vast amount of audio is archived as stereo.
Surround – multi- speaker systems. In today’s Home Theatre and HDTV environments, 5.1 Surround systems (see below) have become most common. DVD and other media audio content is generally produced in Surround sound.
Stereo-to-Surround is the process of taking stereophonic audio and converting (or "upmixing") i
Surround-to-Stereo is the process of playing back surround content through a stereo speaker system. This is usually don "downmix" the multi-channel content for reproduction on stereo systems.
5.0 and 5.1 Surround a
o 5.0 — Consists of 3 front o 5.1
Surround sound consists of 5 or more channels
t to multi-ch
“surround” speakers (Left surround and Right surround).
— Consists of 3 front
(Left surround and Right surround), plus a 6
en the most common audio production standard since the late
of audio played through
annel audio for reproduction on surround systems.
e using predefined matrices that collapse or
r
e the most common surround sound configurations.
speakers (Left, Center, and Right) and 2 rear or speakers (Left, Center, and Right), 2 rear speakers
th
channel (usually called LFE or Low
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Frequency Enhancement/Effect), for reproduction through a sub woofer to create rumble and tremor.
Channel Order Standards – The channels used in surround can be displayed in several arrays. of the following are t
5.0 Film L, C, R, Ls, Rs
5.1 Film L, C, R, Ls, Rs, LFE
5.0 SMPTE/AES/ITU L,
5.1 SMPTE/
5.0 DTS L, R, Ls, Rs, C
5.1 DTS L, R, Ls, Rs, C, LFE
The UM225 and UM226 display their meters according to the Film standard.
AES/ITU L, R, C, LFE, L
R, C, Ls, Rs
he most common surro
s, Rs
und standards:

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.
The Waves UM Stereo-to-Surround Processors includes two components:
• UM225 – 5.0 component
• UM226 – 5.1 component
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide

Pro Tools
1. Place your stereo file on a stereo track.
2. From the Insert menu, choose UM225 or UM226.
3. After the channel becomes surround, assign it to the surround output or bus as required.
Logic Pro
1. Place your stereo file on a stereo track.
2. Assign its output to the surround output or bus as required.
3. From the Insert menu, choose UM226.
*Please note that Logic must be set to Universal Track Mode - On
Digital Performer
1. Place your stereo file on a stereo track.
2. Assign its output to the surround output or bus as required.
3. From the Insert menu, choose UM226.
Cubase/Nuendo
1. Place your stereo file on a 5.0 or 5.1 Track.
2. From the Insert menu choose UM225 or UM226.
3. In the track’s Insert Routing window, disconnect the Center, Ls, Rs and LFE input channels for
• Start by setting a Mode that describes your application or input content.
• Use the LF and HF controls to determine the L/R and Center balance for Low
and High frequency content.
• Use the Punch control to find the point which best spreads the program transients between L/R and Center.
•
Use the L/R and Center Output trims to adjust the front levels.
• Set the Rear stage Delay, and adjust Ambience and LPF to fit the program material.
• Set the LFE LPF cutoff and try turning on LoAir, which works great for film sound effects.
• Use the Ls/Rs and LFE Output trims to adjust Rear and LFE levels.
• Slide the UpMix fader back to 2.0 and then back to 5.1 to find the sweet spot
balance bet
• When using the UM225 or UM226 to create a surround master, it is advised to place L360˚ output. (L360˚ is a part of the Waves 360˚ Surround Tools bundle.)
the UM225
ween the original stereo
Surround Limiter on the UM225/226 output to control dynamic
or UM226.
and the expanded surround.
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Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls

3.1 Interface

*LFE Controls: UM226 Only
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