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Document DocumentWaves MaxxVolume Software User Guide Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 MaxxVolume Interface and Functions ................................................................................................. 5 Energy Meter.................................................................................................................................. 5 Low Level Compression Threshold ........................................................................................... 5 Low Level Compression Gain .................................................................................................... 5 Low Level Compression Gain Meter ......................................................................................... 6 Gate ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Loud/Soft ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Leveler ............................................................................................................................................ 6 High Level Compression Gain Reduction Meter ...................................................................... 6 High Level Compression Threshold .......................................................................................... 6 High Level Compression Gain ................................................................................................... 6 Output Meter .................................................................................................................................. 6 WavesSystem Toolbar .................................................................................................................. 6 2 Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide Introduction 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. MaxxVolume is an all-in-one dynamics processor. Available in both mono and stereo configurations, it performs four different dynamics processing functions: gating, low level compression, leveling, and compression. Combining several acclaimed Waves dynamics processing technologies, MaxxVolume packs a lot of audio processing power while consolidating several controls under a small set of simple faders. Each of the dynamics functions is controlled by one or two faders for simplicity and straightforward operation. The left side of the plug-in interface (to the left of the Energy Meter) handles low gain or low signal level audio. The right side of the interface handles high signal level functions. Low Level Compressor The Low Level Compression function is controlled by a pair of faders: Threshold, which sets the threshold under which low level compression starts, and Gain, which sets the amount of gain applied to the compressed portion of the signal. 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 a low level compressor, any signal that goes 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. If you are familiar with compression curves, low level compression looks like this (curve marked in red): Gate The Gate function is controlled by a single fader that sets the gating threshold. The gate applies gentle downward expansion, affecting any signal below the threshold. Leveler The Leveler function, also known as auto-gain control (AGC), is controlled by the Leveler fader which sets its threshold and target. A Leveler is used to maintain constant levels over long segments of audio. Essentially, a Leveler is a compressor set to very long attack and release times, making it react to the "forest" and not each individual "tree". A Leveler can also be viewed as an RMS compressor. 3 Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide MaxxVolume's Leveler smoothly and transparently gain-rides any signal that exceeds its threshold, bringing it back down as close as possible to the desired target level (the threshold). High Level Compressor MaxxVolume's High Level Compression function is comprised of compression with automatic makeup gain and output level control. The Compressor function is similar to that of Waves Renaissance Vox. The compressor is controlled by the Threshold fader, which sets the amount of desired dynamic range compression. An automatic gain makeup function compensates for gain reduction resulting from the applied compression. The Gain fader determines the maximum output signal level. 4 Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide MaxxVolume Interface and Functions The MaxxVolume interface is organized around the central Energy Meter. The controls are laid out so that Low Level signal functions are on the left side of the interface, while High Level signal functions are on the right side of the interface. Low Level Compression, Gating, Leveling, and High Level Compression can each be turned on or off individually using the on/off buttons located on their respective faders, as shown below: Energy Meter Displays the audio signal's level after the Leveler's processing function, and before the other dynamics processing functions. Range: 0 to -96dB Low Level Compression Threshold Sets the threshold below which low level soft-knee compression starts. The fader's position is displayed by a hairline indicator on the Energy Meter. The fader supports an on/off button for low level compression. Range: 0 to -96dB Low Level Compression Gain Controls the maximum amount of gain makeup and compression applied to the signal below the Threshold. Note that applying gain values that are higher than the Threshold value will result in a signal exceeding 0dB or clipping. Range: 0 to +48dB 5 Waves MaxxVolume Software User Guide Low Level Compression Gain Meter Displays the amount of low-level makeup gain. Range: 0 to +48dB Gate Sets the level below which gating (downward expansion) is applied. The fader supports an on/off button for gating. Range: 0 to -96dB Loud/Soft Changes the ARC release times between: Loud - shorter and more aggressive release resulting in louder output signal. Soft longer release times resulting in softer output signal. Range: Soft/Loud Leveler Sets both the threshold above which leveling is applied, and the target to which the audio signal is leveled. To compensate for gain reduction caused by the Leveler, use the High Level Compressor function. The fader supports an on/off button for leveling. Range: 0 to -48dB High Level Compression Gain Reduction Meter Displays the amount of high-level gain reduction or attenuation. Range: 0 to -48dB High Level Compression Threshold Controls the compressor threshold, setting the amount of potential dynamic range compression. As you pull the fader down, automatic makeup gain corresponding to the resulting attenuation is applied to the signal. The fader's position is displayed by a hairline indicator on the Energy Meter. The fader supports an on/off button for high level compression. Range: 0 to -48dB High Level Compression Gain Controls the maximum output level. Range: 0 to -48dB Output Meter Displays the plug-in's output level, including peak and clip (signal exceeding 0dB) indication. Range: 0 to -96dB 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. 6Mac OS X 10.4.11 Quartz PDFContext