Maserati VX1 User Manual
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1. TAB Functions TAB moves the selected status to the next control with shift TAB moving in the reverse direction Additionally the Mac has 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 focus to the DAW application Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 14 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 VX1 User Guide 152. Few Words from Tony Maserati The VX1 is a compact package for full vocal control whether you need to squeeze the most emotion out subtle performance or engulf it in a room with a full band production This plug in has all the processing you need for Vocals Contour 1 will give you a studio or small venue room Contour 2 is a larger chamber with reflective pre delays most suited for slow ballads and Contour is set up for quicker tempo songs with a very small room and matching pre delay 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 VX1 has two components e Maserati VX1 m gt s Mono to Stereo out component e Maserati VX1 stereo Stereo in to Stereo out component Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 4 Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide Insert the Maserati VX1 plug in on a vocal track Toggle between the Contour types to find the best starting point e Adjust the Sensitivity control until you achieve proper levels as indicated by the Sensitivity LED e Adjust the Bass and Treble tone controls to taste Adjust the Compress and Output controls to taste e Adjust the FX controls Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 5 Chapter 3 Interface and Controls
3. 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 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 from Setup A to Setup B Note an asterisk will be added to the preset name when a change is 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 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 adjus
4. 3 1 Interface Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 6 3 2 Controls 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 TYPE is used to toggle between the 3 vocal Contour types Range Contour 1 Contour 2 Contour 3 INSERT SEND Switch toggles between two modes o Insert mode which utilizes all processing including compression EQ and effects o Send mode which includes only the effects section of the plugin to be used ina send return configuration Please note In Send mode certain controls will be unavailable and appear grayed out If toggling between Types in Send mode the plugin will remain in Send mode when applicable Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 7 BASS controls low frequencies Range 50 in 0 1 steps TREBLE controls high frequencies Range 50 in 0 1 steps OUTPUT controls the output level Range 12 in 0 1 steps COMPRESS controls the amount of compression applied to the signal Contours 1 amp 2 only Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min Max Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 8 AIR adds air to the sound Contour only Range 1 6 FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect Range inf 0 in 0 1 steps DLY controls the audible delay time Higher values longer delay times smaller values shor
5. WAVES MASERATI VX1 User Guide WAVES TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I INTRODU O ON 2 2 erect renee een de eee echoes eee etna even 3 WE 3 OU OVER WA 3 1 3 A FEW WORDS FROM TONY MASERATI Ne 4 EA A A AE E EE A A AIA A gern 4 CHAPTER 2 QUICKSTART 5 CHAPTER 3 INTERFACE AND 6 SNTE A 6 SPEC ONTROL a a a 7 CHAPTER 4 THE 11 4 1 THE VVAVE SYSTEM TOOLBAR 11 2 PRESET HANDLING iaa 11 INTEREAGE GONTROUS 13 4 4 WAVES PREFERENCES PRO TOOLS 15 Waves Maserati VX1 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
6. ave 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 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 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 VX1 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
7. ot 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 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 Waves Maserati VX1 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 Xxps 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 S
8. ter denser delay times Range 100 1000 in increments of 1 DLY MIX controls the amount of audible delay Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min Max Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 9 DECAY controls the audible decay speed of the reverb Range 0 100 in 0 1 steps Min Max VRB TONE controls the tone of the reverb Range 12 in 0 1 steps METER displays input or output Range 24dBFS 0dBFS METER Switch toggles meter monitoring between input and output modes Waves Maserati VX1 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 Copy A gt B 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 cann
9. this manual In conjunction 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 is 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 Groups Stems Maserati GRP Group Processor new in V7 2 VV VV VV V Waves Maserati VX1 User Guide 3 1 3 A
10. tment while retaining the offset between the controls Waves Maserati VX1 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 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 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
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