User manual WAVES SSLEQ

[. . . ] Waves and SSL engineers have worked together for over a year to recreate the sound characteristics of the classic SSL 4000 Series E and G Series consoles. Now, those who "mix in the box" can achieve the sound they thought they'd lost when they moved to the digital world. The SL4000 console was the first mixing desk to incorporate dynamics processing into every channel, as well as a master bus compressor in the console's center section. The ability to 'patch' into the SL4000's master bus compressor and to control its sidechain from an internal sub-mix allowed sound engineers to discover unique, history-making applications of this console technology. [. . . ] The E-Channel EQ typically allows for a narrower Q than the SSL G-Equalizer. The SSL G-Equalizer affords a bit more gain change than the E-Channel Strip. Many engineers choose to use the E-Channel's EQ for detail work and mixing, employing the SSL G-Equalizer as a downstream device to shape and give character to the sound. How you choose to use each of these EQs will depend on your program material as well as your own taste and style. SSLEQ page 3 3. SSL G-Equalizer Controls and Indicators 1. High pass filter (white knobs on the left) 18 dB/octave, 16 Hz ­ 350 Hz. Low frequency EQ section (black knobs) Shelving. Low medium frequency EQ section (blue knobs) Range 200 Hz ­ 2. 5 kHz. Q is continuously adjustable from 0. 1 to 3. 5. Gain varies from ±20 dB when Q is set at 3. 5, to ±15 dB when Q is set at 0. 1. The ÷3 button divides the selected frequency by three (e. g. , if you have selected a center frequency of 300 Hz, pressing the ÷3 button will result in a frequency of 100 Hz. ) 4. High medium frequency EQ section (green knobs) Range 600 Hz ­ 7 kHz. As in the LMF EQ section, Q is continuously adjustable from 0. 1 to 3. 5. Gain varies from ±20 dB when Q is set at 3. 5, to ±15 dB when Q is set at 0. 1. The x3 button allows you to multiply the selected frequency by three. High frequency EQ section (purple knobs) Range 1. 5 kHz ­ 16 kHz. EQ IN (far right) The EQ IN button bypasses the EQ section but leaves the filter in (if engaged. ) 7. Phase reverse (ø) This button reverses the phase of the input signal. Master Output (far right) Master Output fader controls overall output of the processor. [. . . ] The Waves System Bar All Waves plug-ins share a common feature, the Waves System Bar, which takes care of most administrative functions you will encounter while working with Waves plug-ins. Since the Waves System Bar is virtually identical on all Waves plug-ins, you will always know how to file, compare, load and copy the parameters of a Waves plug-in, even if you have never before worked with that particular processor. Commands common to all Waves plug-ins: Undo undoes the last performed action Redo redoes the last undone action, there are 6 levels of undo/redo. Setup A/B toggles between two sets of parameters within the same processor ­ useful when comparing different parameter settings in order to achieve optimal results Copy A->B copies the current settings to the second setup register Save used for saving presets in the Waves file format (. xps) There are two options for saving: Save to new file: creates a new . xps file wherein multiple presets can be saved. [. . . ]