Maserati HMX User Manual
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1. Max Waves Maserati User Guide 10 Chapter 4 The WaveSystem 4 1 The WaveSystem Toolbar All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar which takes care of most administrative functions you will encounter while working with your Waves software The 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 Toggles between two presets This is useful for close comparison of different parameter settings A gt B Copies the current settings to the second preset register Load Recalls presets from file Save Saves presets in the Waves file formats Opens the manual for the processor you are using 4 2 Preset Handling Preset Types Factory Presets are permanent presets in the Load menu Factory presets cannot be over written or deleted When applicable different component plug ins may have 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 be over written and deleted Setup Files may contain more than one preset For example a single file can contain all 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 pa2. 4 4 Waves Preferences Pro Tools only When launching Pro Tools hold Shift to view the Waves plug in Preferences window The following options are available Don t use AudioSuite plug ins Dont use RTAS plug ins Don t use TDM plug ins Rescan all plug ins HUI control surfaces support low res Enable single click text entry Waves Maserati User Guide 15
3. Setup The name of the current setup will be shown in the title bar on platforms which support it and will switch as you change from Setup A to Setup B Note an asterisk will be added to the preset name when a change 15 made to the preset 4 3 Interface Controls Controls can be in one of three states e Not Selected where the control is not the target of any user entry e Selected where the control is the target of mouse control entry only e Selected and Active where the control is the target for both mouse and keyboard entry Toggle Buttons Toggle buttons display the state of a control and allow switching between two or more states Single click to change the control s state Some toggle buttons have a text display which updates with the current setting and others bypass solo or monitoring toggles illuminate when the control is active Some processors have link buttons between a pair of toggle buttons allowing click and drag adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls Waves Maserati User Guide 13 Value Window Buttons Value windows display the value of a control and allow click and drag adjustment or direct control via the keyboard e Using the mouse click and drag on the value window to adjust Some value windows support left right some up down as you hover over a button arrows will appear to let you know which direction of movement that button supports e Using the arrow keys
4. Tony Maserati In mode the HMX will make your piano wide with just the right amount of chorus effect to give it life on a vocal demo or raise your Wurlitzer s presence for some ethereal magic Bounce mode will add bit of reverb and delay to create energy and movement for a sensitive ballad or live ness to a funky full band setting 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 Maserati HMX has two components e Maserati HMX m gt s Mono in to Stereo out component Maserati HMX stereo Stereo in to Stereo out component Waves Maserati User Guide 4 Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide e Insert the Maserati HMX plug in on the track you wish to process e Choose Modal if you want to emphasize upper harmonics use Bounce for spacy ping pong delay effects e Adjust the Sensitivity control until you achieve proper levels as indicated by the Sensitivity LED Please note The Sensitivity LED is unavailable in Bounce mode e Adjust the various controls to shape your sound Waves Maserati HMX User Guide 5 Chapter 3 Interface and Controls 3 1 Interface Waves Maserati HMX User Guide 6 3 2 Controls TYPE is used toggle between the 2 effect types Range Mo
5. WAVES MASERATI HMX User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 22 eisen 3 TEL AV ELCOME aetna ee 3 1 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ee ge 3 1 3 A FEW WORDS FROM TONY MASERATI 2 scsccecececcecececcccccecececcececsccucecsccuauaesecavacsecseseaeees 4 GOMPONENTS ae een 4 CHAPTER 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE 5 CHAPTER 3 INTERFACE AND 6 a MINI Ee PR racine a tts atcha at ied vee ea 6 3 CONTROLS 7 CHAPTER 4 THE 11 4 1 THE WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR ccecececececececececcccceaeacacacecececeuececeueneauaeaeacacacateueusueneneneaeas 11 AD PRESET AND IGIN GE ee ee 11 4 3 INTERFACE CONTROL S 2 2 22 ee ee 13 4 4 WAVES PREFERENCES PRO TOOLS 15 Waves Maserati User Guide 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 conjun
6. click once with mouse to select the button and then use 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 e Using key entry double click on the button to open the value window and 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 link buttons between a pair of value windows allowing click and drag adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls Sliders Click on the slider itself or anywhere within the sliders track The numerical value of the slider settings is displayed in a hover window above below the slider path Hover Box Hovering boxes will appear and display the control value when hovering with the mouse over the control 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 option TAB for up movement where applicable If you have several Value Window Buttons selected TAB functions will take you through the selected controls only Hitting Esc or Return will return the to the DAW application Waves Maserati User Guide 14
7. ction we also suggest that you become familiar with www wavesupport net 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 you will receive personalized information on your registered products reminders when updates are available and information on your authorization status 1 2 Product Overview The Waves Signature Series 15 our exclusive line of application specific audio processors created in collaboration with the world s top producers engineers and mixing engineers Every Signature Series plug in has been precision crafted to capture the artist s distinct sound and production style For experienced and aspiring audio professionals alike the Waves Signature Series allows you to dial up the sound you re looking for quickly without interrupting the creative flow The Tony Maserati Collection consists of seven plugins each designed to handle a specific production task Vocals Maserati VX1 Vocal Enhancer Drums Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Bass Maserati B72 Bass Phattener Electric Guitars Maserati GTi Guitar Toner Acoustic Guitars Maserati ACG Acoustic Guitar Designer Keyboards Strings Maserati HMX Harmonics Generator Y Y VV VV WV Groups Stems Maserati GRP Group Processor new in V7 2 Waves Maserati User Guide 3 1 3 A Few Words from
8. dal Bounce SENSITIVITY controls input levels Range 50 in 0 1 steps SENSITIVITY LED indicates the presence of proper levels Range Green good Yellow optimal Red very hot SIZE controls the perceived size of the effect Range 1 100 Waves Maserati HMX User Guide 7 OUTPUT controls the output level Range 12 in 0 1 steps OUTPUT 2 controls the output level Range 0 24 in 0 1 steps Min Max METER displays input or output Range 24dBFS OdBFS METER Switch toggles meter monitoring between input and output modes Waves Maserati HMX User Guide 8 Type Controls AMOUNT controls the amount of reverb Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min Max SPREAD controls the stereo spread of the effect Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min Max Bounce Type Controls PRESENCE controls the presence tone of the effect does not affect input signal Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min Max Waves Maserati HMX User Guide 9 DLY MIX controls the audible delay level Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps TEMPO sets the BPM of the delay to a specific tempo Range 60 180 BPM in 0 1 steps TEMPO SYNC enables auto synchronization to session tempo Range Automatic Manual FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect Range inf O in 0 1 steps WET controls the amount of wet signal Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min
9. m 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 settings as a new preset into the 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 settings into a User Preset that 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 Waves Maserati User Guide 12 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 this will not affect the preset loaded into the Setup A position and vice versa If you want to slightly modify the settings in Setup A you can copy them to Setup by clicking on the Copy to button then alter Setup A and compare with the original
10. rticularly 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 Waves Maserati HMX User Guide 11 Loading Presets and Setups Click on the Load button to see the Load pop up menu The menu is divided into four sections If a section is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop up menu Open Preset File Select to open any setup or preset file whether from the Library or your own creations Filename xps Displays any currently loaded Setup File and its presets Factory Presets Displays the default Factory Presets User Presets Displays any loaded User Presets Saving Presets and Setups Click on the Save button to see the Save pop up menu Four options are available If an option is not currently available it will be grayed out and inaccessible Save to New File Save File Name Preset Save to File Name As Put into Preset Menu As Select this to start a new Setup file There are two 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 Overwrites the settings of the loaded preset whether a User Preset or a preset fro
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