Vocal Rider User Manual
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1. 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 Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 152. controls Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 14 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 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 slider s track The numerical value of the slider settings is displayed in a hover window above 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
3. Press Automation Write at any time to send the Vocal Rider Fader to your host application automation edit lane make your manual edits and then press Read Using your ears find the sweet spot and trim using the output fader Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 5 Chapter 3 Interface and Controls 3 1 Interface Vocal Detector sensitivity Music Sensitivity Target control Output Clip Indicator 1 A MIN 5 Pak idle Position i L in CO i a halaman ee LS HY i BJ Automation Range Minimum Mode of f Vocal Detector Sensitivity Spill Level Control Music Sensitivity Target contral Output Clip Indicator Vocal Detector Attack idle Position Automation Mode Range Minimum Tinea Tader 3 2 Controls TARGET sets the reference range for vocal mix positioning Since Gain Riding is relative to the Target position changing the Target setting will move the Rider Fader s 0 calibration re focusing the correct level range Range 0 to 42 dBFS Default 21 SPILL differentiates between vocal signal and unwanted ambient stage noise to provide better tracking Vocal Rider Live components only Range 12 to 48 dBFS Default 48 VOCAL SENSITIVITY con
4. Waves VOCAL RID User Guide bwlandiw wagon i pn N i N WRITE Waral Rider Waral Rider WAVES TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction a 3 ad Neo Maan AN AA aaa 3 12 POUC T OVC OW areca E NAGANA AA 3 123 Concepts and Terminology essit na ct dvens hansen Bakawan naka 4 TAAGOMDONEMNS AA AA 4 Chapter 2 Quek Stan Gud AA Bat tee 5 Chapter 3 Interface and Controls a 6 oag E ACC EAEE EO EPE E EE E AA 6 DOO aaa AG AA 7 Chapter 4 The WaveSystem a 12 4 1 The Wavesystem TOODA Ka LAAN 12 4 2 Preset Handling amaya AKA E N ae an 12 4o IFC MAGS CON Ol aaa GANA a 14 Waves Vocal Rider 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 conjunction we also suggest 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 Vocal Rider is the first of Waves pioneering new series of Mix tools As its name implies it automatically rides voca
5. ader movement range setting the maximum Rider Fader gain Range 11 to 12 dB Default 6 e IDLE ARROW sets the Rider Fader value when there is no vocal activity Typically it is in the middle of the range to avoid drastic gain changes between words Range 12 to 12 Default 0 Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 9 EFFECTIVE RANGE displays the total gain range available for automatic riding Range 1 to 24 dB Default 12 po aT Fiy k i hi army AA k MI cn n RIDER FADER is Vocal Rider s automatic control which moves according to the internal detectors algorithm to level out the vocal similar to manual fader riding The TARGET control is used to set the Rider Fader 0 calibration la F3 i k F3 Range 12 to 12 dB Default Idle value If touched by the mouse the Rider Fader allows manual gain adjustment Once the mouse is released the Rider Fader will continue automatic riding When using a control surface to manually override the Rider Fader press the control surface s Manual button then begin riding Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 10 AUTOMATION MODE controls the Rider Fader operation When set to Off the Rider Fader will use its internal engine and will not send out nor read automation Range Off Write Read Default Off When set to Write all Rider Fader movements are sent to the host application automation lane DAW host automation must be enabled in write to
6. ile 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 Save File Name Preset Name 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 lf a User Preset is loaded its name is displayed Save to File Name As 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 Put into Preset Menu As 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 Vocal Rider User Guide 13 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 w
7. ill 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 B by 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 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 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
8. l track levels Instead of manually riding a mixing console fader or tediously drawing in every level change on a DAW track Vocal Rider does it for you making it a true timesaver All you need to do is set the target range of the vocal level in relation to the rest of the mix Then Vocal Rider adjusts the level so it stays within your target raising or lowering the vocal volume in real time And unlike compression Vocal Rider doesn t add any additional coloring to your track From the recording studio to the concert stage from the broadcast studio to the post house Vocal Rider takes mixing to the next level Keep consistent vocal amp dialog levels automatically Steady vocal levels without affecting their sound Achieve an open sounding mix by avoiding over compression Real Time means zero latency and no pre scan needed Intelligently adjusts vocal level based on dynamics of the music tracks Write the automatic riding to an automation track for fine tuning Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 3 1 3 Concepts and Terminology The vocal production process can be divided into several stages recording comping mix positioning sound character adjustment Dynamics EQ Effects and gain riding Vocal gain riding is the final stage during which the vocal level is fine tuned by making small changes to its playback level to make its position in the mix consistent throughout the song Vocal Rider splits the elements of the mix into t
9. rent 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 Vocal Rider User Guide 12 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 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 and hold 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 Select this to start a new Setup f
10. trols the vocal detector sensitivity which differentiates vocal content from noise floor spill and ambience and identifies the beginnings and endings of words Range 12 to 12 dB Default 0 VOCAL ACTIVITY DISPLAY indicates when vocal activity is detected Range Ride Idle Default Idle Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 7 ATTACK sets the vocal detection attack behavior affecting both detection timing and fader riding speed Range Fast Slow Default Slow MUSIC SENSITIVITY determines the amount Vocal Rider adapts to changes in instrumental levels Instrumental refers to all tracks other than the vocal Range 12 to 12 dB Default 0 Please note To use this control the instrumental mix bus must be assigned to the Vocal Rider side chain input MUSIC SENSITIVITY LED indicates when and how much Vocal Rider is affected by instrumental levels Range Soft Green to Bright Green When the LED is soft green vocal riding is less affected by instrumental level as vocal riding is more affected by the instrumental level the LED gets brighter Please note To use this control the instrumental mix bus must be assigned to the Vocal Rider side chain input Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 8 RANGE MIN sets the lower boundary of the Rider Fader movement range setting the maximum possible Rider Fader attenuation Range 12 to 11 dB Default 6 RANGE MAX sets the upper boundary of the Rider F
11. uch latch mode and the Rider Fader must be armed for automation Though the Rider Fader moves automatically it is treated by the host application as if automation is being written manually When set to Read the Rider Fader uses the automation lane to define its movement disregarding Vocal Rider s internal engine ma Pa OUTPUT trims the vocal output gain post auto riding the CLIP LED shows when output is clipping Range 12 to 12 dB Default 0 Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 11 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 A B Toggles between two presets This is useful for close comparison of different parameter settings Copy 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 diffe
12. wo main components vocals and playback e Vocal All vocal tracks with or without effects as defined by the user e Music The rest of the mix minus the vocal tracks 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 Waves Vocal Rider includes four components Vocal Rider Mono Vocal Rider Stereo Vocal Rider Live Mono Vocal Rider Live Stereo Waves Vocal Rider User Guide 4 Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide Vocal Rider Insert Vocal Rider as the last plug in on your vocal or vocal group track Send your instrumental tracks post fader to a bus just like a headphone mix Set the sidechain input on Vocal Rider to the instrumental bus Begin playing your song then set the Vocal Sensitivity and Attack controls Set the Target control by moving the transparent screen to the Vocal range peak The main Rider fader will begin to move automatically leveling your vocal In Live situations if the fader moves when no vocal signal is present adjust the Spill control to differentiate unwanted ambient stage noise for better tracking Limit the amount of automatic gain change by seiting the range faders To correlate the vocal level to the instrumental level adjust Music Sensitivity Arm your host to write automation then
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