Waves API 550 user manual Product Overview

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1.2 Product Overview

1.2 Product Overview

The Waves API 550 consists of the API 550A, a 3-Band parametric equalizer with 5 fixed cutoff points per band and the API 550B, a 4-Band parametric equalizer with 7 fixed cutoff points per band.

Modeled on the late 1960’s legend, the API 550A EQ delivers a sound that has been a hallmark of high end studios for decades. It provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.

Featuring four overlapped EQ bands, the API 550B features 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band. “Proportional Q” automatically widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher settings. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect or even reverse tonal modifications. With its vast range of tonal possibilities, the API 550B is an exceptionally versatile EQ.

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Contents Waves API TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Welcome1.2 Product Overview 1.3 Components Chapter 2 - Quickstart Guide Chapter 3 - Controls and Interface 3.1 EQ Section API 550A Controls DefaultDefault DefaultMid Band Frequency Range API 550B Controls High Mid Band Frequency Range 3.2 Output Section DefaultDefault Pol PolarityDefault 0dB Trim Default -infMeters Output4.2 Preset Handling Preset TypesChapter 4 - The WaveSystem 4.1 The WaveSystem ToolbarLoading Presets and Setups Saving Presets and SetupsPut into Preset Menu As… Save to New File…Deleting Presets 4.3 Interface ControlsA/B Comparison and Copying Toggle ButtonsValue Window Buttons SlidersHover Box Multiple Selection of ControlsTAB Functions Appendix A - 550A Controls
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