Steinberg WaveLab Elements 7 Operation Manual

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(i.e. the noise removal processing is disabled), the noise detection circuit is still enabled
and the graphical display will still show the real-time frequency display and the noise
contour line.
ˆ HF Limit Knob and Touch Pad (Hz)
This displays and controls the frequency beyond which the attenuation is applied non-
dynamically. Scrolling the frequency down from the default of 22kHz will show a red
region in the frequency display that has a fixed attenuation. To the left of the HF...

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10.3 Steinberg Autopan
This is a simple autopan effect. It can use different waveforms to modulate the left-right
stereo position (pan), using manual modulation speed settings.
The parameters are as follows:
Rate
Sets the auto-pan speed from 0.1 to 10, by rotating the knob by dragging, or using the
mouse wheel.
Width
This sets the depth of the Autopan effect, that is, how far out to the left/right speaker the...

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10.4 Steinberg Chorus
This is a single stage chorus effect. It works by doubling whatever is sent into it with a slightly
detuned version.
The parameters are as follows:
ˆ Rate
The sweep rate can be set freely with the Rate knob, without sync to tempo.
ˆ Width
Determines the extent of the chorus effect. Higher settings produce a more pronounced
effect.
ˆ Spatial
This sets the stereo width of the effect. Turn clockwise for a wider stereo effect.
ˆ Mix
Sets the level balance...

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10.5 Steinberg Compressor
Compressor reduces the dynamic range of the audio, making softer sounds louder or louder
sounds softer, or both.
Compressor features separate controls for threshold, ratio, attack, hold, release and make-
up gain parameters. Compressor features a separate display that graphically illustrates the
compressor curve shaped according to the Threshold and Ratio parameter settings. Com-...

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This parameter is used to compensate for output gain loss, caused by compression.
If the Auto button is activated, the knob becomes dark and the output is automatically
adjusted for gain loss.
ˆ Attack (0.1 to 100ms)
Determines how fast Compressor will respond to signals above the set threshold. If
the attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal (attack) passes through
unprocessed.
ˆ Hold (0 to 5000ms)
Sets the time the applied compression will affect the...

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10.6 Steinberg Mono Delay
This is a mono delay effect using freely specified delay time settings.
The following parameters are available:
ˆ Delay
Sets the base note value for the delay from 0.1 to 5000 milliseconds.
ˆ Feedback
Sets the number of repeats for the delay.
ˆ Filter Lo
This filter affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low
frequencies from 10Hz up to 800Hz. The button below the knob activates/deactivates
the filter.
ˆ Filter Hi
This filter...

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10.7 Steinberg Distortion
Distortion will add crunch to your tracks.
The following parameters are available:
ˆ Boost
Increases the distortion amount.
ˆ Feedback
Feeds part of the output signal back to the effect input, increasing the distortion effect.
ˆ Tone
Lets you select a frequency range to which to apply the distortion effect.
ˆ Spatial
Changes the distortion characteristics of the left and right channel, thus creating a
stereo effect.
ˆ Output
Raises or lowers the...

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10.8 Steinberg Gate
Gating, or noise gating, 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 following parameters are available:
ˆ Threshold (-60 to 0dB)
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 will close the gate.
ˆ State LED
Indicates whether the gate is open (LED lights...

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ˆ Hold (0 to 2000ms)
Determines how long the gate stays open after the signal drops below the threshold
level.
ˆ Release (10 to 1000ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gate to close (after the set hold time). If the
Auto button is activated, Gate will find an optimal release setting, depending on the
audio material.
ˆ Analysis (0 to 100) (Pure Peak to Pure RMS)
Determines whether the input signal is analyzed according to Peak or RMS values (or
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Limiter is designed to ensure that the output level never exceeds a set output level, to avoid
clipping in following devices. Limiter can adjust and optimize the Release parameter auto-
matically according to the audio material, or it can be set manually. Limiter also features
separate meters for the input, output and the amount of limiting (middle meters).
The following parameters are available:
ˆ Input (-24 to +24dB)
Allows you to adjust the input gain.
ˆ Auto (-24 to +6dB)...