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Waves PuigChild User Manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – IN TROD UCTION ....................................................................................................... .................................... 3 1.1 W ELCOME ................................................
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.
1.2 Product Overview About the Fairchild 670 Among gear aficionados, the stereo Fairchild 670 is conside red the most coveted of all compressors, not only because of its pristine sound, but also its rarity and price: 670s r outinely go for tens of thousands of dollars on the vintage market.
1.3 About the Modeling Many different elements contribute to the unique s onic characteristics of analog gear such as the Fairchild 670. Waves painstakingly modeled and incorporated these elem ents into the PuigChild in order to fully capture and replicate the sound and performance of the original equipment.
PuigChild 670 Stereo – Two channel compressor, with two separate sets of detectors and compression paths. PuigChild 660 Mono – One channel compressor, based on the left channel of the 67 0.
Chapter 2 – Quickst art Guide The PuigChild offers a wide variety of musical colors using just a few simple controls. • Use the Input controls to set the amount of signal running into the compressor. • Use the Threshold controls to set the amount of signal compression.
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls 3.1 PuigChild Interface PuigChild User Manual 8.
3.2 PuigChild Controls Input controls the volume of the signal entering the audio compressio n path. Range -20 to 0 Resolution 1dB steps Default -14 (unity gain, input = output). Threshold s ets the amount of signal compression. Range 0 to10 Resolution 0.
Release: 2 seconds Position 4 Attack: .4 ms Release: 5 seconds Position 5 Attack: .4 ms Release: Automatic based on program material—2 seconds for individual peaks, 10 seconds for multiple peaks Position 6 Attack: .2 ms Release: Automatic based on program material—0.
On/Off turns the compression On/Off but leaves Analog modeling. Range On/Off Default On Output controls the output level. Range -18dB to +18dB (in 0.1dB steps) Default 0dB Meters display gain reduction, from 0 to 20dB of gain reduction.
Chapter 4 – The W aveSystem 4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem t oolbar which takes care of most administrative functions you will encounter while working with your Waves software.
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 appe ar 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.
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.
Value Window Buttons Value windows display the value of a control and allow click-and-drag adjustment, or direct control via the keyboard . • Using the mouse , click-and-drag on the value window to adjust.
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.
Appendix A – PuigChild Controls Control Range Default Input Gain -20 to 0 -14 Threshold 0 to 10 (0.1 steps) 0 Time Constant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 On/Off On, Off On Mains Off, 50Hz, 60Hz 60Hz Link Left/Right, Linked, Lat/Ver Linked Output -18dB to 18dB (0.
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