Steinberg WaveLab 7 Operation Manual

12.31 Steinberg Studio EQ 367
[Alt]/[Option] Keep the[Alt]/[Option] key pressed and drag the mouse to change the
frequency of the corresponding EQ band.
[Ctrl]/[Command] Keep the[Ctrl]/[Command] key pressed and drag the mouse to change
the gain value of the corresponding EQ band.
The following parameters are available:
Band 1 Gain (-20 to +24dB)
Sets the amount of cut/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...

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Band 4 Gain (-20 to +24dB)
Sets the amount of cut/boost for the high band.
Band 4 Freq (200 to 20000Hz)
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...

12.33 UV22HR Dithering 369
ˆ For testing signal processing methods.
ˆ For educational purposes.
The TestGenerator is based on a waveform generator which can generate a number of basic
waveforms such as sine and saw as well as various types of noise. Furthermore, you can set
the frequency and amplitude of the generated signal. As soon as you add the TestGenerator
as an effect on an audio track and activate it, a signal is generated. You can then activate
recording as usual to record an Audio File...

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ˆ Bit Resolution
The UV22HR supports dithering to multiple resolutions:
ˆ 8, 16, 20 or 24 bits
You select the desired resolution by clicking the corresponding button.
ˆ Hi
Try this first, it is the most "all-round" setting.
ˆ Lo
This applies a lower level of dither noise.
ˆ Auto black
When this is activated, the dither noise is gated (muted) during silent passages in the
material.
Note that dithering should always be applied post-fader on an output bus.
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12.35 Steinberg VST Dynamics 371
In combination with the Output setting, this parameter determines the compression amount.
The higher the input gain setting and the lower the output gain setting, the more compression
is applied.
Output (-48 to 24dB)
Sets the output gain.
Attack (0.1 to 100ms)
Determines how fast the compressor responds. If the attack time is long, more of the early
part of the signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Punch button (On/Off)
When this is activated, the early attack phase...

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The Gate section
Gating, or noise gating, is a method of dynamic processing that silences audio signals below
a set threshold level. As soon as the signal level exceeds the set threshold, the gate opens to
let the signal through. The Gate trigger input can also be filtered using an internal side-chain.
The following parameters are available:
Threshold (-60 to 0dB)
Determines the level where Gate is activated. Signal levels above the set threshold trigger
the gate to open, and signal...

12.35 Steinberg VST Dynamics 373
Threshold (-60 to 0dB)
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 3dB the input level increases, the output level increases by only
1dB.
Make-Up (0 to 24dB)
This parameter is used to compensate for output gain loss, caused...

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The 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:
ˆ C-G-L (Compressor-Gate-Limit)
ˆ...

12.37 Leveler 375
Master Section
How do I add effects?
Presets
12.37 Leveler
Leveler is useful for correcting an imbalance or adjusting levels between stereo channels, or
for mixing down to mono.
The parameters are as follows:
ˆ Volume Left, Right (-48dB to +12dB)
This governs how much of the signal is included in the left and/or right channel of the
output bus.
ˆ Stereo Link (OFF or LINKED)
When set to LINKED, Volume Right delivers the same gain as that set for Volume Left.
ˆ Mix to Mono (OFF or ON)...

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Leveler Multi takes multi-channel input and applies a fader equally to all channels.
The parameter is as follows:
ˆ Volume (-48dB to 12dB)
This governs how much gain is applied to the signal before the output bus.
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Audio Plug-ins
Master Section
How do I add effects?
Presets
12.39 Peak Master
Peak master is a basic plug-in that minimizes peaks in your Audio File, allowing a louder mix
without clipping. It is particularly useful in helping to tame very dynamic instruments....