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Waves API 560 User Manual Waves API 560 User Manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – IN TRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... .........................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 Modeled on the API classic from 1967, the API 560 is a 10-Band equalizer which is divided into in tuitive one-octave increments. It features precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enha ncement and room tuning.
1.3 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.
Chapter 2 – Quickst art 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.
Chapter 3 – Controls and Interface Waves API 560 User Manual - 7 -.
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.
3.2 Output Section Pol (Polarity) Shifts the phase by 180 degrees. Range 0deg-180deg Default 0deg 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 peak level of the output signal and its distance from nominal gain (-0.1dBfs). Range -inf to 0dB Default -inf Meters The API 560’s meters display output level in dBFS.
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.
all the settings you create into a sing le Setup File, t hey 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.
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 – 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 .
An important point after buying a device Waves API560 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Waves API560 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Waves API560 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Waves API560 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Waves API560 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Waves API560, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Waves API560.
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