Steinberg Wavelab Elements 8 Manual

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Lo Level
Affects the decay time of low frequencies. Normal room reverb 
decays quicker in the high- and low-frequency range than in the 
mid-range. Lowering the level percentage causes low frequencies 
to decay quicker. Values above 100
 % cause low frequencies to 
decay more slowly than the mid-range frequencies.
Mix
Determines the blend of dry (unprocessed) signal to wet (processed) 
signal. When using RoomWorks SE inserted in an FX channel, you 
most likely want to set this to 100
 % or use the wet only button.
StereoDelay
StereoDelay has two independent delay lines with freely specified delay 
time settings.
Delay 1 & 2
This is where you specify the base note value for the delay time in 
milliseconds.
Feedback 1 & 2
Set the number of repeats for each delay.
Filter Lo 1 & 2
Affect the feedback loop of the effect signal and allow you to roll 
off low frequencies up to 800
 Hz. The buttons below the knobs 
activate/deactivate the filter.
Filter Hi 1 & 2
Affect the feedback loop and allow you to roll off high frequencies 
from 20
 kHz down to 1.2 kHz. The buttons below the knobs 
activate/deactivate the filter.
Pan 1 & 2
Set the stereo position for each delay.
Mix 1 & 2
Set the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If 
StereoDelay is used as a send effect, set these controls to the maximum 
value (100
 %) as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send. 
						

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StereoEnhancer
This plug-in expands the stereo width of (stereo) audio material. It 
cannot be used with mono files.
Width
Controls the width or depth of the stereo enhancement. Turn 
clockwise to increase the enhancement.
Delay
Increases the amount of differences between left and right 
channels to further increase the stereo effect.
Color
Generates additional differences between the channels to 
increase the stereo enhancement.
Mono button
Switches the output to mono, to check for possible unwanted 
coloring of the sound which sometimes can occur when enhancing 
the stereo image. 
						

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StudioEQ
Studio EQ is a high-quality 4-band parametric stereo equalizer with two 
fully parametric mid-range bands. The low and high bands can act as 
either shelving filters (three types), or as a Peak (band-pass), or Cut 
(low-pass/high-pass) filter.
Band 1 Gain (-20 to +24 dB)
Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the low band.
Band 1 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter. Use this button to filter out 
unwanted noise. While looking for the frequency to omit, it 
sometimes helps to boost it in the first place (set the filter to 
positive gain). After you have found it, you can use the Inv button 
to cancel it out.
Band 1 Freq (20 to 2000 Hz)
Sets the frequency of the low band.
Band 1 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Controls the width or resonance of the low band.
Band 1 Filter mode
For the low band, you can select between three types of shelving 
filters, a Peak (band-pass), and a Cut (lowpass/high-pass) filter. 
When Cut mode is selected, the Gain parameter is fixed.
• Shelf I adds resonance in the opposite gain direction slightly above 
the set frequency.
• Shelf II adds resonance in the gain direction at the set frequency.
• Shelf III is a combination of Shelf I and II. 
						

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Band 2 Gain (-20 to +24 dB)
Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the mid 1 band.
Band 2 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter. See also the description of the 
Invert button for Band 1.
Band 2 Freq (20 to 20000 Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the mid 1 band.
Band 2 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Sets the width of the mid 1 band: the higher this value, the 
narrower the bandwidth.
Band 3 Gain (-20 to +24 dB)
Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the mid 2 band.
Band 3 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter. See also the description of the 
Invert button for Band 1.
Band 3 Freq (20 to 20000 Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the mid 2 band.
Band 3 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Sets the width of the mid 2 band: the higher this value, the 
narrower the bandwidth.
Band 4 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter. See also the description of the 
Invert button for Band 1.
Band 4 Gain (-20 to +24 dB)
Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the high band.
Band 4 Freq (200 to 20000 Hz)
Sets the frequency of the high band.
Band 4 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Controls the width or resonance of the high band.
Band 4 Filter mode
For the high band, you can select between three types of shelving 
filters, a Peak, and a Cut filter. When Cut mode is selected, the 
Gain parameter is fixed.
• Shelf I adds resonance in the opposite gain direction slightly below 
the set frequency.
• Shelf II adds resonance in the gain direction at the set frequency.
• Shelf III is a combination of Shelf I and II. 
						

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Output (-24 to +24 dB)
This knob on the top right of the plug-in panel allows you to adjust 
the overall output level.
Auto Gain button
When this button is activated, the gain is automatically adjusted, 
keeping the output level constant regardless of the EQ settings.
Spectrum button
Shows the spectrum before and after filtering.
Reset button
Resets the EQ settings.
Using Modifier Keys
When using the mouse to change the parameter settings, modifier keys 
can be used. When no modifier key is pressed and you drag an EQ point 
in the display, the Gain and Frequency parameters are adjusted 
simultaneously.
[Shift]
When you keep the [Shift] key pressed and drag the mouse the 
Q-factor of the corresponding EQ band is changed.
[Alt]/[Option]
When you keep the [Alt]/[Option] key pressed and drag the mouse 
the frequency of the corresponding EQ band is changed.
[Ctrl]/[Command]
When you keep the [Ctrl]/[Command] key pressed and drag the 
mouse the gain value of the corresponding EQ band is changed. 
						

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Tube Compressor
This versatile compressor with integrated tube-simulation allows you to 
achieve smooth and warm compression effects. The VU meter shows 
the amount of gain reduction. Tube Compressor features an internal 
side-chain section that lets you filter the trigger signal.
Drive (1.0 to 6.0)
Controls the amount of tube saturation.
Input (-24.0 to 48.0)
Determines the compression amount. The higher the input gain 
setting, the more compression is applied.
Limit button
Increases the ratio of the compressor for a limiting effect.
Output (-12.0 to 12.0)
Sets the output gain.
Attack (0.1 to 100.0)
Determines how fast the compressor responds. If the attack time 
is long, more of the initial part of the signal (attack) passes through 
unprocessed.
Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)
Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level. If the 
Auto button is activated, Tube Compressor automatically finds an 
optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material.
Mix (0 to 100)
Adjusts the mix between dry and wet signal preserving the 
transients of the input signal.
In/Out Meters
Show the highest peaks of all available input and output channels.
VU Meter
Shows the amount of gain reduction. 
						

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Side-chain button (if supported)
Activates/deactivates the internal side-chain filter. The input signal 
can then be shaped according to set filter parameters. Internal 
side-chaining is useful for tailoring how the compressor operates.
Filter section (LP, BP, and HP)
When the Side-Chain button is activated, you can use these 
buttons to set the filter type to low-pass, band-pass, or high-pass.
Side-Chain section: Center
Sets the center frequency of the filter.
Side-Chain section: Q-Factor
Sets the resonance or width of the filter.
Side-Chain section: Monitor
Allows you to monitor the filtered signal.
VSTDynamics
VSTDynamics is an advanced dynamics processor. It combines three 
separate processors: Gate, Compressor, and Limiter, covering a variety 
of dynamic processing functions.
The window is divided into three sections, containing controls and 
meters for each processor. Activate the individual processors using the 
buttons at the bottom of the plug-in panel.
Gate Section
Gating, or noise gating, is a method of dynamic processing that silences 
audio signals below a set threshold. As soon as the signal level exceeds 
the set threshold, the gate opens to let the signal through. The Gate 
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The following parameters are available:
Threshold (-60 to 0 dB)
Determines the level where Gate is activated. Signal levels above 
the set threshold trigger the gate to open, and signal levels below 
the set threshold close the gate.
State LED
Indicates whether the gate is open (LED lights up in green), closed 
(LED lights up in red) or something in between (LED lights up in 
yellow).
Side-Chain button
Activates the internal side-chain filter. You can use this to filter out 
parts of the signal that might otherwise trigger the gate in places 
you not want it to, or to boost frequencies you want to accentuate, 
allowing for more control over the gate function.
LP (low-pass), BP (band-pass), HP (high-pass)
These buttons set the basic filter mode.
Center (50 to 22000 Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the filter.
Q-Factor (0.001 to 10000)
Sets the resonance or width of the filter.
Monitor (On/Off)
Allows you to monitor the filtered signal.
Attack (0.1 to 100 ms)
Sets the time after which the gate opens after being triggered.
Hold (0 to 2000 ms)
Determines how long the gate stays open after the signal drops 
below the threshold level.
Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)
Sets the time after which the gate closes (after the set hold time). 
If the Auto button is activated, Gate will find an optimal release 
setting, depending on the audio material.
Input Gain Meter
Shows the input gain. 
						

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Compressor Section
The compressor reduces the dynamic range of the audio, making softer 
sounds louder or louder sounds softer, or both. It works like a standard 
compressor with separate controls for threshold, ratio, attack, release, 
and make-up gain. The compressor features a separate display that 
graphically illustrates the compressor curve shaped according to the 
Threshold, Ratio, and Make-Up Gain parameter settings. It also 
features meters for input gain and gain reduction and a 
program-dependent Auto feature for the Release parameter.
Threshold (-60 to 0 dB)
Determines the level where the compressor kicks in. Signal levels 
above the set threshold are affected, but signal levels below are 
not processed.
Ratio (1:1 to 8:1)
Determines the amount of gain reduction applied to signals above 
the set threshold. A ratio of 3:1 means that for every 3
 dB the input 
level increases, the output level increases by only 1dB.
Make-Up (0 to 24 dB)
Compensate for output gain loss, caused by compression. When 
the Auto button is activated, gain loss is being compensated 
automatically.
Attack (0.1 to 100 ms)
Determines how fast the compressor responds to signals above 
the set threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of 
the signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time after which the gain returns to the original 
level when the signal drops below the threshold. If the Auto button 
is activated, the compressor automatically finds an optimal release 
setting that varies depending on the audio material.
Graphical display
Use the graphical display to graphically set the Threshold and 
Ratio values. To the left and right of the graphical display you find 
two meters that show the amount of gain reduction in dB. 
						

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Limiter Section
The limiter ensures that the output level never exceeds a set threshold, 
to avoid clipping in following devices. Conventional limiters usually 
require very accurate setting up of the attack and release parameters to 
prevent the output level from going beyond the set threshold level. The 
limiter adjusts and optimizes these parameters automatically according 
to the audio material. You can also adjust the Release parameter 
manually.
Output (-24 to 6 dB)
Determines the maximum output level. Signal levels above the set 
threshold are affected, but signal levels below are left unaffected.
Soft Clip button
If this button is activated, the limiter acts differently. When the 
signal level exceeds -6dB, Soft Clip starts limiting (or clipping) the 
signal softly, at the same time generating harmonics which add a 
warm, tube-like characteristic to the audio material.
Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)
Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when 
the signal drops below the threshold. If the Auto button is 
activated, the limiter automatically finds an optimal release setting 
that varies depending on the audio material.
Meters
The three meters show the input gain (IN), the gain reduction (GR) 
and the output gain (OUT).
Module Configuration Button
Using the Module Configuration button in the bottom right corner of the 
plug-in panel, you can set the signal flow order for the three processors. 
Changing the order of the processors can produce different results, and 
the available options allow you to quickly compare what works best for 
a given situation. Simply click the Module Configuration button to 
change to a different configuration. There are three routing options:
• C-G-L (Compressor-Gate-Limit)
• G-C-L (Gate-Compressor-Limit)
• C-L-G (Compressor-Limit-Gate)