API 560 User Manual
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1. peak level of the output signal and its distance from nominal gain 0 1dBfs Range inf to OdB Default inf Meters The API 560 s meters display output level in dBFS The Clip LED located between the two meters lights up when output signal exceeds OdBFS Waves API 560 User Manual 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 performed 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 2 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 P2. Waves API 560 User Manual WAVES Waves API 560 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION LEE DE ER Ea dere 3 Tiel WEECOMES ste ser ect Actes oot SKAN SE iat PM ee art OR ete A art SAN e a eel SAN AS dai 3 t2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW atari at Caba 4 1 3 CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY cccccccccocococococonononononononononononononenanenenanonenenananananeso ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED LAGOMPONENTS 2d dara bal AEA E 5 CHAPTER 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE o oocccccccccnnccncncncncncnnnnncncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn cnn cnn cnn cnn nn nn nana na nana nenas 6 S EQ SEGTION a ad 8 32 OUTPUT SECTION ai AA A Aia 9 CHAPTER 4 THE WAVES Y STEM 00 a idas 11 AT THEVWAVESYSTEM KOG L AA acallar dada ra A Dada ardid 11 Toolbar Functions A n a RE FLERE REDE EDEN ERE a Ate di ada 11 4 2 PRESET HANDLING o rande fe ze E A E EE AEAEE A LIE i red eet Ye 11 POSE TYPES naa aa E ERE E id N 11 LOading Presets and Setups ci AA A A iii 12 Saving PresOlS AN SOUS vii A A tes AA AAA 12 Deleting Pros Ol ii A E id A EA EE 13 A B COMPATISON aNd COPYING ui A A A A A 13 AS INTERGACE CONTROLS a AA a 13 TOQUE BUN ONS EER EPEE A A A A E E 13 Value Window Buttons et falo Dia 14 MIS ia A O EEE A EA ii did a Secon aR 14 OVER BOX iis IA E A io leia ce 14 Multiple Selection Of COntrls oooconoccnonicinicicnnnicna nacer ren 14 TAB RUACUION SS ec E A di dl tag NERO 15 APPENDIX A CONTROLS LIS Tonioniioc ninccoancacioocaniacononacicdadnadd adeveeccdcuusedeavesseudcdunce
3. he 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 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
4. 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 Waves API 560 User Manual 14 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 API 560 User Manual 15 Appendix A Controls List Control Range Default 31 Hz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 63 Hz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 125 Hz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 250 Hz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 500 Hz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 1 KHz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 2 KHz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 4 KHz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 8 KHz 12dB to 12dB 0dB 16 KHz 12dB to 12dB 0dB Output 18dB to 18dB 0dB Trim inf to OdB inf Analog On Off On Phase Odeg 180deg Odeg Waves API 560 User Manual 16
5. ion 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 controls Waves API 560 User Manual de 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 t
6. 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 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 560 User Manual Pe 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 posit
7. mponents for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material The API 560 has two component processors API 560 Stereo A stereo graphic equalizer API 560 Mono A mono graphic equalizer Waves API 560 User Manual 5 Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide Approach the Waves API 560 as you would any conventional graphic EQ Since the API 560 features Proportional Q which intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher settings feel free to push the API 560 harder than you normally would other equalizers The API 560 will deliver smooth natural and musical sound even at extreme settings Waves API 560 User Manual Chapter 3 Controls and Interface i Output Clip LED Waves System B Polarity Inversion Switch Turns On Off Analog Modeling Waves API 560 User Manual ae a 3 1 EQ section Cutoff Points 31Hz 63Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz Range 12dB per band In Out Switches EQ on and off while retaining Analog modeling Waves API 560 User Manual 8 3 2 Output Section Pol Polarity Shifts the phase by 180 degrees Range Odeg 180deg Default Odeg Analog Turns the Analog modeling on and off Range On Off Default On Waves API 560 User Manual 9 Output Controls the output level Range 18dB to 18dB in 0 1dB steps Default 0dB Trim Displays the maximum
8. resets 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 Waves API 560 User Manual 11 all the settings you create into a single Setup File they can all be quickly available for every instance of that plug in 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
9. sasdeencndeavesvacdeuasddbaasdeausclecnedaaa 16 Waves API 560 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 560 User Manual ee 1 2 Product Overview Modeled on the API classic from 1967 the API 560 is a 10 Band equalizer which is divided into intuitive one octave increments It features precision filtering and high headroom ideal for signal enhancement and room tuning The 560 s curve shaping potential is unmatched while API s unique Proportional Q design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost cut levels and narrows it at higher settings And since boost and cut characteristics are identical previous actions can be easily undone Waves API 560 User Manual 4 1 3 Components WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug ins which we call components Having a choice of co
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