API 2500 User Manual
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1. Waves API 2500 User Manual 10 Threshold Sets the point at which compression begins Threshold for each stereo channel is set independently since each channel has its own RMS detector even in Link mode In Auto Gain Make up mode the Threshold also affects the gain Threshold is a continuous control Range 10dBu to 20dBu 12dBFS to 42dBFS Default OdBu Attack Sets the attack time of each channel Range 03ms 1ms 3ms 1ms 3ms 10ms 30ms Default ims Ratio Sets the compression ratio of each channel In Auto Gain Make up mode Ratio also affects the gain Range 1 5 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 6 1 10 1 inf 1 Default 4 1 Release Sets the Release time of the compressor When set to Variable Release time is controlled by the Variable Release control located to the right of the Release control Range 05sec 1sec 2sec 5sec 1sec 2sec Variable Default 5sec Variable Release Controls the release time with a continuously variable knob Please note Release control must be set to Variable Range 05 seconds to 3 seconds in steps of 0 01ms Default 5sec Waves API 2500 User Manual 11 3 2 Tone Section NORM THRUST Knee Sets the Knee the manner in which the compressor begins to reduce the signal gain Range Hard Med Soft Default Hard Thrust Sets the Thrust a proprietary process that inserts a High Pass Filter at the RMS detector input limiting compression response t2. API 2500 User Manual 17 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 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 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 If a User Preset is loaded its name is displayed Save to File Name As Saves the current settings as a
3. components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose a configuration suitable for your material The API 2500 has two component processors API 2500 Stereo A stereo compressor that may also be used as two parallel mono processors API 2500 Mono A mono compressor with an external sidechain option Waves API 2500 User Manual 8 Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide For those of you who are experienced users of audio signal processing tools we recommend that you approach the API 2500 as you would any compressor which you are already familiar Keep in mind that its Thrust Compression Type and Knee parameters offer capabilities that transcend other more conventional processors Newer users should explore the API 2500 s preset library and use its presets as starting points for their own experimentation These presets also serve as a valuable introduction to compression techniques in general and offer a glimpse into the workflow of professional audio engineers We encourage all users to experiment with the API 2500 s settings in order to better understand its unique processing power Waves API 2500 User Manual 9 Chapter 3 Controls and Interface api Sass E COMPRESSOR Compressor Section Link Section 3 1 Compressor Section COMPRESSOR 1 4 1 lt 3 6 2 4 A 8 1 y 10 2 10 1 8 2 03 j 1 45 A 3 dl 1 5 05 30m 10 THRESH ATTACK RATIO RELEASE RELEASE
4. 500 User Manual 20 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 API 2500 User Manual 21 Appendix A API 2500 Controls Control Range Default Threshold 10dBu to 20dBu OdBu Attack 03ms 1ms 3ms 1ms 3ms 10ms 30ms 1ms Ratio 1 5 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 6 1 10 1 inf 1 4 1 Release O5sec 1sec 2sec 5sec 1sec 2sec Var 5sec Release Variable 05 to3sec in steps of 0 01ms 5sec Knee Hard Med Soft Hard Thrust Loud Med Norm Norm Type FeedBack Feed forwards Feed Forwards L R Link IND 50 60 70 80 90 100 100 Link Filter Off HP LP BP Off Make up Auto Manual Auto Meter GR OUT IN GR Analog On Off Odeg In In Out In Output 24dB 0dB Waves API 2500 User Manual 22
5. THRESH ATTACK TONE LOUD r amp MED NORM THRUST Waves API 2500 User Manual VU GR OUT METER r IN 2 1 258 758 2 15s 5s 50m RELEASE RELEASE LINK 70 60 80 50 90 IND C gt 0 L R LINK WAVES TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ocio ia 3 TA VWVEECOME cuca rain E bi apbiseaelartees 3 TZ PRODUCT OVERVIEW siciicdecut EA E iii abl acendlartee abtytecl 4 1 3 CONGEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY i520 csaccved ESAR E AKA ES lcd ita 5 14 GOMPONEN TS pitan aid didnt aida 8 CHAPTER 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE vicirin agaaa anana AEKA ANTKA rakaa NEA NE aaa ERA 9 CHAPTER 3 CONTROLS AND INTERFACE ccseccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeesesesnaeseeeseaesesessnaeseseseaeseseseaeseseensaeeeeees 10 3 1 COMPRESSOR SECTION cuidadito 10 32 ONE SECTION estat totalitaria da 12 S LINK SECTION rot A TA tidad Do ausiines 13 314 METER DISPLAY oiana rS AT A A T T A A TIT 14 3 9 OUTPUT SEC MON cn TA TA ATA A T T 15 CHAPTER 4 THE WAVESYSTEM ooo occ c coccion ld nennen na 17 4 1 THEWAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR Zaraia A EE EEE A A E tea 17 TOMA FUO OS r o sl dl tl al dead 17 42 PRESET HANDLING it A E as 17 Preset TIPOS T E AAA 17 Loading Freses and SCTUPS ii E E deed is 18 SAVING PIESCLS ahd SOLUS ii el idad 18 Deleting Presi ni ton aie E ead eed as eed alt aoe ae ead Mead 19 A B COMpPariSOM ANd COPYING soii o E gene iria ee ide 19 4 3 INTERFACE GONTROLS ii arial 19 TOY9lE BU ONS 0 lado 19 Va
6. e HP LP BP Off Default Off Waves API 2500 User Manual 13 3 4 Meter Display VU GR OUT METER a IN Meters The API 2500 s Meters display dBFS The Gain scale displays the amount of gain reduction during compression with the 0 point located at the far the right which allows higher gain reduction scale resolution The API 2500 is capable of up to 30dB of reduction Range OdB to 24dB Gain Reduction mode 24dB to 0dB Input and Output modes Switchable Display Modes Range GR Out In Default GR Clip LED Between the two Meters is a Clip LED which indicates input or output clipping Since the LED shows both input and output clipping you must determine which of the two levels is excessive The Clip LED can be reset by clicking on it Waves API 2500 User Manual 14 3 5 Output Section Analog Turns the Analog modeling on and off Range On Off Default On Output Controls the output level in 0 1dB steps Range 24dB Default 0dB Waves API 2500 User Manual 15 Make Up Turns Auto Make Up Gain on and off Range Auto Manual Default Auto In Acts as a master bypass for the entire compression chain When set to Out all compressor functions are bypassed Range In Out Default In Waves API 2500 User Manual 16 Chapter 4 The WaveSystem 4 1 The WaveSystem Toolbar All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar which takes care of most administrative function
7. he signal into the RMS detector This reduces pumping caused by low frequencies and increases the RMS detectors sensitivity to higher frequencies affecting higher frequency signal peaks e In Loud mode a gradual linear filter attenuates level by 15dB at 20hz and increases level by 15dB at 20khz This decreases low frequency pumping while increasing higher frequency compression US Patent 5 170 437 THRUST Filter Before the RMS Detector eal Baste 26dB 26 Hz 2668 Hz Waves API 2500 User Manual 6 Type Sets the Compression type which determines the signal source being fed to the RMS detector e In New Feed Forward mode the compressor works like newer VCA based compressors The RMS detector sends a signal to the VCA that is an exact ratio of the desired compression set by the ratio control e In Old Feed Back mode the RMS detector receives a signal from the VCA output and then feeds the VCA a signal based on the set signal ratio NEW or FEED FORWARD type COMPRESSION CHANNEL THRESHOLD ATTACK RATIO RELEASE LINK CONTROLS OLD or FEED BACK type COMPRESSION 4 VCA s PER CHANNEL THRESHOLD ATTACK RATIO RELEASE LINK CONTROLS Waves API 2500 User Manual 7 1 4 Components WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug ins which we call components Having a choice of
8. lue Window BURONS 2 atada 20 MIS id a A A a a e IO seba 20 Hover BOX cat a ada al tl a 20 Multiple Selection Of Controls s iiini aean ana cercar rra 20 TAB EUNCUONS denen A A A dd 20 APPENDIX A API 2500 CONTROLS uo ia 22 Waves API 2500 User Manual 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 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 Waves API 2500 User Manual 3 1 2 Product Overview vu O METER a IN COMPRESSOR o 1 4 5 4 3 3 3 6 2 1 25s 758 4 2 MES N 8 1 10 2 10 1 2 CT e pe f F 158 J 5s JA NY ms Y 10 50m THRESH ATTACK RATIO RELEASE RELEASE TONE LOUD MED NORM THRUST The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting Using auto makeup gain you can adj
9. 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 API 2500 User Manual 19 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 fa
10. 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 API 2500 User Manual 18 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 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
11. o lower frequencies while applying additional compression to higher frequencies Range Loud Med Norm Default Norm Type Sets the Compression type which determines the signal source being fed to the RMS detector Range Feed Back Feed Forward Default Feed Forward Waves API 2500 User Manual 12 A note about Sidechain Sidechain lets you trigger the compressor using an external source which is fed into the RMS detector and controls the compression of the input signal Sidechain may only be used in New Feed Forward mode An external sidechain trigger cannot be used in Old Feed Back mode attempting to do so automatically switches the compressor to New Feed Forward mode 3 3 Link Section L R LINK L R Link Sets the percentage of linkage between the left and right channels While in Link mode each channel is still controlled by its own RMS detector which prevents loading and slaving from either side Range IND 50 60 70 80 90 100 Default 100 Shape Adjusts the Shape of the link control voltage mixing The HP high pass filter LP low pass filter eliminating the highs and a combination of both filters creating a band pass filter the value of this circuit allows the Link control voltage to not include certain frequencies Different filter combinations can be used for example to prevent percussive instruments on one channel from coupling and causing unwanted compression on the other channel Rang
12. s 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 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
13. ster 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 the slider path Hover Box Hovering boxes will appear and display the control value when hovering with the mouse over the control Multiple Selection of Controls One of the most powerful features of the WaveSystem is the ability to select and adjust many controls at the same time Using the mouse simply drag select the desired group of button or graphic controls by clicking and holding at a point outside the controls and forming a rectangle to include the controls you wish to adjust Alternatively you can hold down Shift while clicking the mouse on any control you wish to link This second method is useful when you want to select two or more controls that are separated on the GUI by other controls you do not wish to select TAB Functions TAB moves the selected status to the next control with shift TAB moving in the reverse direction Waves API 2
14. ust Threshold or Ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level With both Feed Back and Feed Forward compression types the API 2500 boasts a wide range of incredibly musical parameters which have made it a favorite of engineers the world over Waves API 2500 User Manual 4 1 3 Concepts and Terminology There are 3 main parameters that set the API 2500 from other compressors Thrust Compression Type and its adjustable Knee When used in conjunction with one another these parameters give the API 2500 unprecedented flexibility Knee Sets the knee the manner in which the compressor begins to reduce the gain of the signal e Inthe Hard position gain reduction begins immediately at the set ratio e Inthe Med position there is a slight fade in to the set ratio e Inthe Soft position there is an even more gradual fade in to the set ratio Compression KNEE at the Threshold Point Waves API 2500 User Manual 5 Thrust Sets the Thrust a proprietary process that inserts a High Pass Filter at the RMS detector input limiting compression response to lower frequencies while applying additional compression to higher frequencies e InNorm mode there is no filter and the 2500 functions like a normal compressor e In Med mode there is a slight attenuation of the low frequencies and a slight boost of the high frequencies with a flat mid range affecting t
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