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    Waves API 560 User Manual Waves API 560 User Manual[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – IN TRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... .........................3 1.1 W ELCOME ...........................................................................................................................................................3 1.2[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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. The 560’s curve shaping potential is unmatched, while API's unique " Proportional Q" [...]

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    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. The API 560 has two component processors: API 560 Stereo - A stereo graphic equalizer [...]

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    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. The API 560 will deliv[...]

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    Chapter 3 – Controls and Interface Waves API 560 User Manual - 7 -[...]

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    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 -[...]

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    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 -[...]

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    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. The Clip LED, located between the two meters, lights up when output si[...]

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    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. The features of the WaveSystem toolbar are the same on practically all Waves processors, so familiarity with its features will be h[...]

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    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. If a section is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop-up menu. Open Prese[...]

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    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 p reset or setup to delete. 4. A[...]

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    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. 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 movemen[...]

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    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 select[...]

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    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 0dB -inf Analog O[...]