Waves Linear-Phase MultiBand Software Audio Processor manual Practice Makes Perfect

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Note that this Quick Start routine is not the Golden recipe to mastering with the Linear MultiBand, it does however provide a general type practice that should let users new to MultiBand follow a recommended workflow. This example only scratches the surface of possibilities with the Linear MultiBand and there are more optional advanced features that may have implications on the workflow method. Read on in this guide to learn about some of the special advanced features.

Generally it’s important to remember that while the process is applied to split discrete frequency bands, it affects the Whole WideBand sound. Soloing each band and applying its compression in solo and then listening to the whole may prove unrewarding as a workflow.

Frequency Analyzers can be used to get visual feedback to validate or articulate what you hear but its most important to use the ears and work in a good listening environment for critical reference.

Practice Makes Perfect!

This tool presents a lot of choice. Its not the Renaissance tools that help you save time for great results. It’s a highly flexible, ultra professional, purist quality tool.

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Contents Waves - Linear-PhaseMultiBand Software Audio Processor Users GuideWaves LinMB software guide page 1 of Chapter 1 - Introduction Waves LinMB software guide page 3 of Chapter 2 - Basic Operation Start off using the Processor defaults Practice Makes Perfect Waves LinMB software guide page 6 ofChapter 3 - Specialties of the Chef Waves LinMB software guide page 8 of Waves LinMB software guide page 9 of Chapter 4 - LinMB Controls and Displays Individual Band ControlsCrossovers - Xover Output SectionGlobal Behavior Settings Opto or Electro. Default - Electro Waves LinMB software guide page 14 of Chapter 5 - Range and Threshold Concept Waves LinMB software guide page 16 of Positive Range Negative RangeWaves LinMB software guide page 18 of Waves LinMB software guide page 19 of Chapter 6 - Examples of use Play some audio thru the Low level Enhancer setup Load the Voiceover preset from the Load menu Load the Uncompressor preset Waves LinMB software guide page 23 ofBasic multi Chapter 7 - Factory PresetsFull Reset Hard basicUpward Comp +3dB DeeperLow-levelEnhancer Upward Comp +5dBMulti Electro Mastering Adaptive Multi Electro MasteringUNcompressor BassComp/HiFreqLimit Setup with Auto-MakeupBassComp/De-Esser Too Much Limiting