Waves 2500 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 – Introduction

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  • 1.1 Welcome

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  • 1.2 Product Overview

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  • 1.3 Concepts and Terminology

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    •  In the Hard position, gain reduction begins immediately at the set ratio.

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    •  In the Med position, there is a slight fade-in to the set ratio.

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    •  In the Soft position, there is an even more gradual fade-in to the set ratio.

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      •  In Norm mode, there is no filter and the 2500 functions like a normal compressor.

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        •  In Med mode, there is a slight attenuation of the low frequencies and a slight boost of the high frequencies, with a flat mid range affecting the signal into the RMS detector. This reduces pumping caused by low frequencies and increases the RMS detectors’ sensitivity to higher frequencies, affecting higher frequency signal peaks.

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        •  In Loud mode, a gradual linear filter attenuates level by 15dB at 20hz and increases level by 15dB at 20khz. This decreases low frequency pumping while increasing higher frequency compression.

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  • 1.4 Components

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• Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide

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• Chapter 3 – Controls and Interface

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  • 3.1 Compressor Section

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  • 3.2 Tone Section

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• Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem

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  • Toolbar Functions

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    • Preset Types

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    • Loading Presets and Setups

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    • Saving Presets and Setups

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    • Deleting Presets

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    • A/B Comparison and Copying

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    • Toggle Buttons

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    • Value Window Buttons

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    • Sliders

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    • Hover Box

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    • Multiple Selection of Controls

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    • TAB Functions

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• Appendix A – API 2500 Controls

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