Kramer Vocal Channel User Manual
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1. 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 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide SAT e 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 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 182. and intensity Vocals for gentler vocal performances that stay at smoother steadier levels Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 4 1 5 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 Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel has two components e EKramer VC mss Mono in to Stereo out component e EKramer VC stereo Stereo in to Stereo out component Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide i Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide EDDIE KRAMER COLLECTION Insert the EKramer VC plug in on a vocal track Toggle between vocal types to find the best starting point Adjust the Sensitivity control to achieve healthy levels Adjust the Bass and Treble tone controls to taste Adjust the Compress and Output controls to taste Adjust the FX controls After setting all parameters check to make sure the Sensitivity LED indicates proper levels If it indicates excessive levels make the necessary adjustments Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 6 Chapter 3 Interface and Controls 3 1 Interface EDDIE KRAMER COLLECTION DLY MIX VERB MIX ig am A ot E ATY E EE E Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide De 3 2 Controls TYPE toggles between the 2 Vocal types Ra
3. Guide sii Vocals 2 SENSITIVITY controls input levels Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default O SENSITIVITY LED indicates the presence of proper levels Range Green good Yellow optimal Red very hot BASS controls low frequencies Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default 0 TREBLE 2 controls high frequencies Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 44 5 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide _12 COMPRESS controls amount of compression applied to the signal Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 30 OUTPUT controls the output level Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default O FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 62 VERB MIX VERB MIX controls the relative level of the reverb Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 38 7 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 13 Chapter A 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 Thi
4. WAVES Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide EDDIE KRAMER COLLECTION VERB MIX WW Mn 2 WAVES TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTERNA 3 ES WIE LEONE EEN 3 12 PRODUCT RU TEEN 3 1 3 CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOS Ye a ee ee nee 3 1 4 A FEW WORDS FROM EDDIE KRAMER ucaeaeenennanananunnnnenonunnnnonnnnnnannnunnnnenenennnnennnnnnnenen 4 TO ON ONIN NEE EEN 5 CHAPTER 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE eene ENNEN ENKEN KENE EN EN ENNEN E ENKEN EN REENEN RE e 6 CHAPTER 3 INTERFACE AND CONTROLS ee ENER NNN ENEE ENKEN ENKEN ENNEN 7 Sal NEE A E EE 7 ee CONTROLO ee 8 CHAPTER A THE VWAVESNVGTEN see ENKEN ENNEN KEE K NENNEN KEEN KN ENNEN ENEE Ke 14 4 1 THE VVAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR EEN 14 A PRESET FANDEING a ee een 14 4 3 INTERFACE CGONTROLS enun n nnana anuna nnu LA APAREA RACALE REAR ununa nanan 17 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide o 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 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 aut
5. eations 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 Save File Name Preset Name 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 Preset
6. here 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 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
7. horization 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 Eddie Kramer Collection consists of 5 plug ins each designed to handle a specific production task Vocals Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel EKramer VC Drums Eddie Kramer Drum Channel EKramer DR Bass Eddie Kramer Bass Channel EKramer BA Guitars Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel EKramer GT Effects Eddie Kramer Effects Channel EKramer FX 1 3 Concepts and Terminology Sensitivity Control Sensitivity LED The Sensitivity LED s 3 colors indicate when appropriate levels are reached Green good Yellow optimal Red very hot Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide oe If the LED is off during playback your input signal is too low Move the Sensitivity Control clockwise until the LED lights up We recommend adjusting the Sensitivity Control as soon as you open the plug in using the section of your song with the highest peaks for best results In most cases the Sensitivity LED indicates that your
8. levels hit the processor in a way that will give you the intended output result However it s important to keep in mind that optimal results may be achieved even when the Sensitivity LED does not display optimal levels yellow Depending on your program material good levels green might be best suited to your needs in other cases very hot levels red might provide the most appropriate processing Often changing other controls after adjusting the Sensitivity will cause the Sensitivity LED to turn red When this occurs re adjustment of either the Sensitivity control or the other control will be necessary As always trust your ears Type Each plug in includes a number of application Types which address a range of source materials FX FX controls the amount of the signal sent to the effect Think of it like the Send control on any DAW 1 4 A Few Words from Eddie Kramer When mixing there s always a fight going on between the vocal and the rest of the track For me what makes a good mix is when all the elements combine seamlessly complimenting one other When we designed the Vocal Channel plug in we did it in such a way that the user can position the vocals within the mix and then blend it back into the track without it popping out in such a way that it retains all its original clarity and presence Vocal Channel features 2 flavors Vocals1 designed for classic rock vocals with a lot of dynamic range
9. nge Vocals 1 Vocals 2 Please note Changing Types will reset all controls to their initial values METER Switch toggles meter display between input and output levels Default Output METER displays input or output levels Range 24dBFS OdBFS Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 8 Vocals 1 SENSITIVITY controls input levels Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default 8 3 SENSITIVITY LED indicates the presence of proper levels Range Green good Yellow optimal Red very hot BASS controls low frequencies Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default 11 2 TREBLE 1 controls high frequencies Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default 8 3 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide Oe COMPRESS controls the amount of compression applied to the signal Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 54 OUTPUT controls the output level Range 50 in 0 1 steps Default O FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 70 DLY controls the delay characteristics Range 100 1000 in steps of 1 Default 138 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 10 DLY MIX controls the amount of audible delay Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 80 VERB MIX VERB MIX controls the relative level of the reverb Range Min 0 Max 100 in 0 1 steps Default 80 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User
10. s are stored in the plug in s preference file Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 15 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 Aconfirmation 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 seitings 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 Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide tes 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 w
11. s 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 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 Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel User Guide 14 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 cr
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