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Review Of Waves DiGiGrid iOSSummary: Whilst there's been a lot of talk about the technology behind the WavesDiGiGrid IOS platform this may have overshadowed an equally important discussionwhich is the sound. The sound is very good, in fact so good it left me a little shocked, Iplugged in a Shure SM7 and then my headphones on one of the two headphone socketsand was simply blown away by the sound. On talking to the team at DiGiGrid ittranspires that both the input stages and the headphone stages come from the DigicoSD7 console, I'm not sure how much is being made of this right now, but if you arechoosing some new I/O then find a dealer that has the units in stock and then simplylisten to the units.You can read our full review here.Setting Up Waves DiGiGrid DLS With Pro Tools HD And HDXRuss got his hands on the Waves DiGiGrid DLS and shows how it is set up with a ProTools HDX/HD system. Our system is a single HDX1 card with an Avid Omni, our card issitting inside the Sonnet Thunderbolt Chassis.For the Waves DiGiGrid DLS hardware to work it needs three connections - a networkconnection to the host computer, in this case a Mac Pro.Read the full article Setting Up Waves DiGiGrid DLS With Pro Tools HD And HDX.NAMM 2015 - Waves DiGiGrid iOX and iOC PreviewPro Tools Expert met up with Michael (MPA) Adams and talked about Waves DiGiGridiOX and iOC audio interfaces. With 12 mic/line inputs and 6 line/4 headphone outputs,DiGiGrid IOX is the perfect high-count I/O interface for your studio's performance/recording room. This all-round audio interface features 34 analog and digital ins/outs.Watch the full interview here.DiGiGrid IOXDiGiGrid IOX is a high-count I/O interface for your studio’s performance/recording room.This audio interface features 12 mic/line inputs with broadcast/studio-quality preampsand 6 line outputs. The IOX delivers high-resolution monitoring in the studio and thecontrol room alike, with four headphone outputs allowing independent mixes for eachmusician. With your IOX and a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server, you can run hundredsof SoundGrid-compatible Waves and third-party plug-ins, all fully integrated within yourDAW of choice.DiGiGrid IOCDesigned for the control room, the DiGiGrid IOC audio interface offers a range ofconnectivity options, including 2 mic/line inputs with broadcast-grade preamps, 8 line13The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

inputs/outputs, and 16 AES and ADAT inputs/outputs, plus two powerful headphoneoutputs.With the IOC and a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server on your network, you will be able torun hundreds of SoundGrid-compatible Waves and third-party plug-ins, all fullyintegrated within your DAW of choice. Just plug the IOC into your SoundGrid networkusing a single Ethernet cable, and you will enter a new world of real-time tracking,mixing and monitoring, with extremely low latency of only 0.8 milliseconds.14The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

E is For EQ!Waves have a huge selection of EQ plug-ins covering a wide range of applications andstyles. We could spend forever featuring all the different Waves EQ plug-ins so insteadwe are going to look at a selection that have grabbed our attention of the years andshow you how we use certain Waves EQ plug-ins in what we do. Although a number ofthis videos are using other DAWs the tips and tricks with the Waves plug-ins are just asuseful whichever DAW you use.Waves Manny Marroquin EQ On VocalsThe Manny Marroquin EQ has been modeledusing different hardware EQ’s for each bandincluding the SSL 9080 XL K for its high andlow pass filters, Quad 8 or Neve 1073 for thelow end, Quad 8 or Motown for lows/lowmids, Motown, 1073 and API 550B for mids/high mids and Avalon 2055 for the silky highend. Watch our free video tutorial to learnhow to use the Manny Marroquin EQ plug-inon a vocal track. Also watch our 15 minutemix challenge where we use the MannyMarroquin EQ plug-in on a selection of tracks in a mix session.15The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

Waves EQ In Music Radio Audio Post Production WorkflowsCheck out Part 2 of our Radio Post Production Mastering Plug-in Chain series to seewhere Waves EQ plug-in fit into audio post production for music radio documentaries.Waves V-EQ3 in ActionIn this free video tutorial you will learn how to use the Waves V-EQ3 plug-in as a generaltonal shaping and character adding tool on a pair of layered synth keyboard tracks.Getting to Know the Waves H-EQ - Part 1In this free video tutorial using the Waves H-EQplug-in, see and hear the effects of the differentEQ models on some white noise and see howthe analog section effects the summed bands.Getting to Know the Waves H-EQ - Part 2In part two of this free video tutorial using theWaves H-EQ plug-in, hear how the US Moderntype and the tilt style EQ in the Digital 1 typeare used on different bands on a fretless electric bass part.Waves H-EQ On The Drums In PreSonus Studio OneIn this free video tutorial, you will learn how to use the Waves H-EQ form the Hybrid lineup on kick, snare and the main Drum Buss in PreSonus Studio One.Using Waves V-EQ 4 Plug-in To Enhance Voiceovers Part 3In part 3 of this series of 4 free video tutorials, you will learn how to remove certainfrequencies that have become excessive and how to add overall shaping to thevoiceover EQ curve to better suit the mix – watch here.16The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

F is For Forensics!Waves have a plug-in bundle for audio forensics specialists - The Phil ManchesterWaves Forensics Package that includes nine Waves plug-ins chosen especially for theirprecision in covert audio investigation. This package is ideally suited for lawenforcement agencies and includes the following plug-ins: W43 Noise Reduction Plug-in X-Noise X-Crackle X-Hum X-Click C1 Compressor/Expander Q10 Paragraphic Equalizer PAZ Frequency Analyzer L1 Ultramaximizer Phil has been in forensic audio from the ground floor. His work was an indispensablepart of the prosecution’s case against Parviz Khan and four others convicted in aninfamous 2007 plot to kill a British Muslim soldier. Phil explained that one day he may17The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

be in a position to publicly comment on exactly how Waves' tools provided him with thearsenal to deliver results in this complicated investigation and others, but what he willsay is that Waves processing technologies are without a doubt providing him with thefinest tools available to allow him to continue as a world-leading expert. Phil continues.“Waves Audio tools were used to identify, restore and evidentially provide critical audiofor bringing to justice those responsible for high level criminality. Thanks to Waves, Iwas able to succeed where other law enforcement agencies had failed.”Who Is Phil Manchester?With over 20 years of technical experience as aninternational covert audio specialist, Phil Manchester wasthe originator of the West Midlands Police Forensic AudioLaboratory here in the UK. He works with law enforcementand military agencies and has conducted audio forensicson more than 750 major criminal investigations involvingnational security, counter-terrorism, murder, kidnap,international drug smuggling and other serious criminaloffenses.Phil is renowned worldwide for his high level ofeffectiveness. Phil told us.“People often ask me how I am able to obtain evidence in arecording that others cannot, and the answer is experienceand exposure. You need to live and breathe the material ifyou want to achieve results others cannot – just like music,artistry or any craft in life. You need raw passion andperseverance, and when that is paired with the right tools, you have the perfect matchfor excellence.”Phil was instrumental in securing the vital evidence required in a groundbreaking, lawchanging U.S.-to-U.K. extradition case in which the audio forensic evidence was crucialin securing the extradition. His audio forensics work hasalso proved indispensable in several high-profile terroristconspiracy cases in the U.K. But Phil has always been aforensics specialist.“Waves plug-ins are my primary palette of tools and havebeen since 2000. They are absolutely crucial to my work.Coming from a background using Waves plug-ins for musicand mix engineering, I took that passion and applied it tomy professional life in audio forensics, with wonderfulresults. I have been fortunate to use almost every form ofrestoration software and hardware available, including18The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

specifically-designed law enforcement equipment and commercially-suppliedprofessional audio tools used by all of the major agencies; Waves processing providesthe tools to do the job every time, especially when it matters most. In forensics, thequality of the material is often so poor that we really need to go the extra mile to be ableto provide critical intelligence and evidence, and I have been proud to be able to restorerecordings that others could not.Many tools on the market today are designed for quick-and-easy, one-button fixes.Those are fine for certain situations and, for this type of approach, but in my opinion,forensics really is best suited to more detailed methods, and at the highest levels ofcovert investigation, I need the most precise levels of control available. Since we aretrying to obtain accurate evidence, that level of fine-tuning makes all the difference inthe world. Creativity can be a significant part of it too; strict uses of application-driventools are often not the best way to obtain intelligence, and a little bit of imagination cango a long way. For instance, I have even used plug-ins that were designed for guitars toisolate the conversation of interest.”Manchester sees the use of plug-ins and audio restoration software by forensicsinvestigators as a growing trend.“These plug-ins and methods will have a huge impact on how investigators approachtheir craft. For too long, audio forensics has been about racks and racks of equipment inlaboratories. And law enforcement might tend to lag behind on certain developments –most police officers still record to tape, for instance. But the fact is now, with the powerof a modern laptop, I can perform restoration that will exceed that of the mostexpensive laboratory systems, and it is only a matter of time before this type ofinvestigation is the norm.”19The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

G is For Greg Wells!Grammy Award winning Producer & Mixer Greg Wells teamed up with Waves to developa selection of plug-ins he wished were available to him 20 years ago – VoiceCentric,PianoCentric, ToneCentric and MixCentricWho is Greg Wells?In this video, producer/composer/engineer Greg Wells (Adele, Katy Perry, OneRepublic,Mika) talks about his inspiring career so far, from producing the first Mika album tobeing part of Adele's record-breaking album 21.Few producers in music can rival the pedigree of Grammy-nominated producer, mixer,songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Greg Wells. The Police’s Stewart Copeland oncedubbed Greg as “the Swiss Army knife” for his wide range of skills that have crafted hitsalongside Katy Perry, Adele and Timbaland featuring One Republic. Other artists includeAll American Rejects and Deftones. Wells’ career has transcended sonic guidance, asthe fluent guitarist, bassist, drummer and keyboard player has mastered the balancebetween hands-on help and drawing out an artist’s own sound regardless of genre.In contrast to many of his peers, Wells’ career has never been about creating an auralstamp to imprint a “signature sound.” Despite his vast knowledge and lifelong interest inmusic, Wells prefers to be a guiding sensei in the studio rather than an overshadowingpresence.20The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

“You have to jump into the pool with the artist and quickly assess what’s happening,”says Wells. “You want to hear somebody lost in their own performance with a completelack of self-consciousness. For me, the goal is to shine the best light on the artistthemselves and help them be as true to themselves as possible. I’m more the basketballcoach than the player.” It’s this philosophy that has helped Wells write and producesome of the best-selling and highest-charting tracks of the past 15 years.In his collaboration with Waves for these plug-ins Greg seems to have set out to createplug-ins he wished he had had 20 years ago to help his younger self get the sound hewas looking for.Greg Wells VoiceCentric Plug-inWatch our review of the Greg Wells VoiceCentric plug-in. The Greg Wells VoiceCentricplug-in has a user-friendly interface featuring one main control and three additionalcontrols for Wells’ customised Delay, Doubler and Reverb settings. Designed for thoselooking for an A-level mixed vocal sound, this plug-in gives you instant access to GregWells’ signature sound – a world-class solution for vocal processing.Watch our free video tutorial to learn how to polish a vocal using the Greg WellsVocalCentric Plug-inGreg Wells PianoCentric Plug-inWatch our review of the Greg Waves PianoCentric plug-in. This plug-in is designed tohelp users mix piano in pop tracks but it also very powerful when used on otherkeyboard instruments.21The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

This is what Greg Wells says of thePianoCentric plug-in:“The PianoCentric plug-in is something Iwish every studio I ever worked in had.The piano is a hard instrument to recordand even harder to make sit in the mixproperly. I have been playing piano as astudio musician for 30 years. Any time Iheard an engineer do something that gotme closer to the piano sound in my head, Ipaid very close attention. Under the hood of the PianoCentric plug-in is every techniqueI've learned over the years of how to make the piano sound amazing in the studio. Idesigned this plug-in to reach two different destinations. One destination is gorgeouspunchy piano that will cut through any mix with lots of drums and other elements. Thesecond and opposite destination is more like an old bullet microphone in mono, insidethe piano—lo-fi and a little crunchy. Enjoy!”Greg Wells MixCentric Plug-inWhether used in mono or stereo mode, this plug-in gives you direct access to GregWells’ signature sound with the turn of just one knob. MixCentric provides a quicksolution for finalizing mixes. Using EQ, compression and harmonic distortion to process22The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

your master buss or groups, Greg Wells MixCentric is designed to enhance and balancethe tonality of your mix. Combined with your limiter of choice, it can bring your mix up topar with fully mastered and released material.The MixCentric is a bit like an audio version of Coca Cola or KFC seasoning, in the factthat we might know the basics of how this thing is put together but the exact mix ofthose ingredients is a mystery. The MixCentric uses EQ, compression and harmonicdistortion and these are then applied to the source material using the intensity control.We also have a Input and Output control which at first glance are there to help balancethe volume between the original and effected signal.Read our full review of the Waves Greg Wells MixCentric plug-in.This is what Greg Wells has to say about MixCentric:“This plug-in is very special, and much agonizing and experimenting went into it. TheMixCentric plug-in will quickly get your track sounding like an expertly EQed andcompressed mix, using the same techniques employed by many of the best mixengineers.There is an enormous amount going on behind the deceptive simplicity of the controlknob, including many different settings that come in and out and change as you movethe knob position. Play with it and discover the incredible power of this user-friendlyplug-in. There has never been a plug-in like MixCentric and I wish I had it 20 years ago!”Watch our free video tutorial to learn how to use the Waves Greg Wells MixCentric onthe Pro Tools master bussGreg Wells ToneCentric Plug-inThe Greg Wells ToneCentric plug-in byWaves adds rich analog tone to individualtracks or entire mixes in studio or liveenvironments. The ToneCentric wasbased on Greg’s favourite pieces ofanalog gear.We produced a free video tutorial showinghow to use the Waves Greg WellsToneCentric plug-in on vocals and a mixbus. Watch to hear how well this plug-inplaces a vocal in a mix.You can also watch our 15 minute mix challenge in which we mix an entire full bandproduction using only the Greg Wells Signature Series plug-ins by Waves.23The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

H is For Harmonic Enhancers!We have several plug-in choices from Waves that include some form of harmonicexcitement including Andrew Scheps 73, Cobalt Saphire, Vitamin and Aphex AuralExciter plug-ins.Andrew Scheps 73 Plug-inUsing innovative procedures to model the acclaimed Marinairtransformer, Waves has aimed to capture all the soniccharacteristics of the 1073, including its harmonic distortion.These overtones were tweaked by Andrew Scheps himself,resulting in beautiful and authentic saturations.Watch our video review of Waves Scheps 73 plug-in. Waves saythe Scheps 73 is a colourful 3-band EQ modeled on the classic 1073 console's EQ andmic preamp module that was developed in association with world-renowned mixingengineer Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Lana Del Ray,Metallica, Jay-Z.)Cobalt Saphira Advanced Harmonics Shaping Plug-inCobalt Saphira is an advanced harmonics shaping tool that lets you add rich harmonicsto your tracks in order to give them analog musicality, depth and "glue." Analog harmonic enhancement with full digital control24The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

Edge and Warmth controls – allowing you to balance tube,solid-state and transformer qualities in order to achievevarious levels of even and odd harmonic enhancement 4-band EQ for separate control of the frequency spectrumof the even (Edge) and odd (Warmth) harmonics Seven different harmonics modes for your tweakingpleasure Tape depth with five different tape speeds to choose from Great for "gluing" your sub-groups and master bussWatch our video review of Waves Cobalt Saphira Advanced Harmonics Shaping Tool tohear how it performs on both on a mix and a small selection of solo instruments.Vitamin Plug-inWaves Vitamin is a multiband harmonicenhancer and tone-shaping plug-indesigned to make any track soundpowerful and full of spark by mixing anenriched version with the original signal.With its zero-latency processing, Vitaminaims to cater to studio and live mixengineers alike. Used as an insert on anytrack or buss, Vitamin can deliver a warm,vital result that is comparable to what youwould get from a parallel chain of EQ,compression and saturation processors, but without the hassle.Watch our review the Waves Vitamin plug-in to hear examples of it on drums, piano,synth and guitar tracks as well as on an entire mix.Watch our free video tutorial showing you the Waves Vitamin Sonic Enhancer plug-in ina post production workflow. Learn how to improve voiceovers, handling underscoredmusic and sound effects using Waves Vitamin.Watch another free video tutorial showing you how Vitamins sweetens tracks in a folkmix.25The A-Z Of WavesCopyright 2017 Production Expert

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