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DocumentDocumentWaves API 550 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3 1.1 WELCOME...........................................................................................................................................................3 1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................4 1.3 COMPONENTS .....................................................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE .......................................................................................................................6 CHAPTER 3 CONTROLS AND INTERFACE.........................................................................................................7 3.1 EQ SECTION.......................................................................................................................................................8 3.2 OUTPUT SECTION..............................................................................................................................................12 3.3 WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR.................................................................................................................................13 APPENDIX A 550A CONTROLS..........................................................................................................................14 APPENDIX B 550B CONTROLS..........................................................................................................................14 Waves API 550 User Manual -2- Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your new Waves plugin, please take a moment to read this user guide. To install software and manage your licenses, you need to have a free Waves account. Sign up at www.waves.com. With a Waves account you can keep track of your products, renew your Waves Update Plan, participate in bonus programs, and keep up to date with important information. We suggest that you become familiar with the Waves Support pages: www.waves.com/support. There are technical articles about installation, troubleshooting, specifications, and more. Plus, you'll find company contact information and Waves Support news. Waves API 550 User Manual -3- 1.2 Product Overview The Waves API 550 consists of the API 550A, a 3-Band parametric equalizer with 5 fixed cutoff points per band and the API 550B, a 4-Band parametric equalizer with 7 fixed cutoff points per band. Modeled on the late 1960's legend, the API 550A EQ delivers a sound that has been a hallmark of high end studios for decades. It provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings. Featuring four overlapped EQ bands, the API 550B features 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band. "Proportional Q" automatically widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher settings. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect or even reverse tonal modifications. With its vast range of tonal possibilities, the API 550B is an exceptionally versatile EQ. Waves API 550 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 components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material. The API 550 has four component processors: API 550A Stereo A 3-Band stereo equalizer API 550A Mono A 3-Band mono equalizer API 550B Stereo A 4-Band stereo equalizer API 550B Mono A 4-Band mono equalizer Waves API 550 User Manual - 5 - Chapter 2 Quickstart Guide Approach the Waves API 550 as you would any conventional EQ. Since the API 550 features "Proportional Q," which intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher settings, feel free to push the API 550 harder than you normally would other equalizers. The API 550 will deliver smooth, natural, and musical sound even at the most extreme settings. Waves API 550 User Manual - 6 - Chapter 3 Controls and Interface Waves API 550 User Manual - 7 - 3.1 EQ Section API 550A Controls Low Band Gain Range -12dB to +12dB (2-3dB steps) Default 0dB Low Band Frequency Filter types Shelf, Bell Default Shelf Cutoff points 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz, 400Hz Default 50Hz Mid Band Gain Range -12dB to +12dB (2-3dB steps) Default 0dB Waves API 550 User Manual - 8 - Mid Band Frequency Range .4kHz, .8kHz, 1.5kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz Default 1.5kHz Filter types Bell High Band Gain Range -12dB to +12dB (2-3dB steps) Default 0dB High Band Frequency Range 5kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz Default 7kHz Bandpass Filter Applies a 50Hz-15kHz bandpass filter to the entire signal Low Shelf/Bell Selector Range Shelf or Bell Default Shelf High Shelf/Bell Selector Range Shelf or Bell Default Shelf Waves API 550 User Manual - 9 - API 550B Controls Low Band Gain Range -12dB to +12dB (2-3dB steps) Default 0dB Low Band Frequency Range 30Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz, 400Hz Default 50Hz Filter types Shelf, Bell Cutoff points 30Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz, 400Hz Low Mid Band Gain Range -12dB to +12dB (2-3dB steps) Default 0dB Low Mid Band Frequency Range 75Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz, 240Hz, 500Hz, 700Hz, 1kHz Default 500Hz Filter types Bell Cutoff points 75Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz, 240Hz, 500Hz, 700Hz, 1kHz High Mid Band Gain Range -12dB to +12dB (2-3dB steps) Default 0dB Waves API 550 User Manual - 10 - High Mid Band Frequency Range 0.8kHz, 1.5kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz Default 5kHz Filter types Bell Cutoff points 0.8kHz, 1.5kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz High Band Gain Range -12dB to 12dB (2-3dB steps) Default Off High Band Frequency Range 2.5kHz, 5kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz Default 10kHz Filter types Shelf, Bell Cutoff points 2.5kHz, 5kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz Low Shelf/Bell Selector Range Shelf or Bell Default Shelf High Shelf/Bell Selector Range Shelf or Bell Default Shelf In Turns the EQ On/Off but leaves the Analog modeling. Range On/Off Default On Waves API 550 User Manual - 11 - 3.2 Output Section The Output section, which is identical on both the API 550A and API 550B, consists of controls for Polarity (Phase Inversion) Analog Modeling, Output Level, and Trim. 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 Off Waves API 550 User Manual - 12 - 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 550 meters display output level in dBFS. The LED located between the two meters lights up when output signal is clipping. 3.3 WaveSystem Toolbar Use the bar at the top of the plugin to save and load presets, compare settings, undo and redo steps, and resize the plugin. To learn more, click the icon at the upper-right corner of the window and open the WaveSystem Guide. Waves API 550 User Manual - 13 - Appendix A 550A Controls Control Low Band Gain Low Band Frequency Mid Band Gain Mid Band Frequency High Band Gain High Band Frequency Filter Low shelf/bell selector High shelf/bell selector Output Trim Analog Phase Range -12dB to 12dB (2-3dB's steps) 50Hz,100Hz,200Hz,300Hz,400Hz -12dB to 12dB(2-3dB's steps) .4kHz,.8kHz,1.5kHz,3kHz,5kHz. -12dB to 12dB(2-3dB's steps) 5kHz,7kHz,10kHz,12.5kHz,15kHz. Bandpass 50Hz-15kHz Shelf or Bell Shelf or Bell -18dB to 18dB -inf to 0dB On/Off 0deg- 180deg Default 0dB 50Hz 0dB 1.5kHz 0dB 7kHz Off Shelf Shelf 0dB -inf Off 0deg Appendix B 550B Controls Control Low Band Gain Low Band Frequency Low Mid Band Gain Low Mid Band Frequency High Mid Band Gain High Mid Band Frequency High Band Gain High Band Frequency Low shelf/bell selector High shelf/bell selector Output Trim Analog Range -12dB to 12dB(2-3dB's steps) 30Hz,40Hz,50Hz,100Hz,200Hz,300Hz,400Hz -12dB to 12dB(2-3dB's steps) 75Hz,150Hz,180Hz,240Hz,500Hz,700Hz,1kHz. -12dB to 12dB(2-3dB's steps) 0.8kHz,1.5kHz,3kHz,5kHz,8kHz,10kHz,12.5kHz. -12dB to 12dB(2-3dB's steps) 2.5kHz,5kHz,7kHz,10kHz,12.5kHz,15kHz,20kHz. Shelf or Bell Shelf or Bell -18dB to 18dB -inf to 0dB On/Off Phase 0deg- 180deg Waves API 550 User Manual - 14 - Default 0dB 50Hz 0dB 500Hz 0dB 5kHz Off 10kHz Shelf Shelf 0dB -inf Off 0deg