MV2 User Manual MV2 User Manual 1
Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Welcome.................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Concepts and Terminology......................................................................................
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 guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorization and Registration. By signing up at www.wavesupport.
1.3 Concepts and Terminology Low Level Compressor Low Level Compression can be explained in simple terms as the opposite of standard or high level compression. In a standard compression setting, any signal above the set threshold gets compressed and attenuated. With the MV2 Low Level Compression function, any signal below the set threshold gets compressed upward, resulting in increased gain. The dynamic range is thus compressed, pushing low levels up while leaving high levels as they were.
1.4 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 – Quickstart Guide - Use the left fader to set the Low Level Threshold - Use the right fader to set the High Level Threshold - Use the middle cut/boost meters to monitor the amount of gain cut and boost - Use the Output Gain fader to trim your output level MV2 User Manual 6
Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls 3.
3.2 Controls Low Level Sets the low level compression threshold. Compression is applied to signals below this threshold. (From bottom up) Range: 0 to +48 dBFS High Level Sets the high level compression threshold. Compression is applied to signals above this threshold. (Top down) Range: 0 to -48 dBFS Ouput Gain Range: 0 to -48 dBFS Output Meters Range: 0 to -60 dBFS Cut / Boost Meters Display the amount of gain cut and/or boost. Attenuation is displayed from the top down.
Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem 4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar 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 helpful whichever processor you are using. Toolbar Functions Undo Redo Setup A/B Copy A->B Load Save ? Undoes the last 32 actions. Redoes the last 32 undone actions.
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 popup menu. Open Preset File… Select to open any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or your own creations. ‘Filename.xps’: Displays any currently loaded Setup File and its presets. Factory Presets: Displays the default Factory Presets. User Presets: Displays any loaded User Presets.
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 preset or setup to delete. 4. A confirmation box will appear, allowing you to cancel or ‘OK’ the deletion.
4.3 Interface Controls Controls can be in one of three states: • • • Not Selected where the control is not the target of any user entry Selected where the control is the target of mouse control entry only Selected and Active where the control is the target for both mouse and keyboard entry Toggle Buttons Toggle buttons display the state of a control, and allow switching between two or more states. Single-click to change the control’s state.
down Shift while clicking the mouse on any control you wish to link. This second method is useful when you want to select two (or more) controls that are separated on the GUI by other controls you do not wish to select. 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-optionTAB for ‘up’ movement where applicable.
