Steinberg Wavelab Elements 8 Manual
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Plug-in Reference Built-in Plug-ins 341 Out Ceiling This is the maximum level of the output signal. Values range from -18 dB to 0 dB. Softness This governs the speed at which the signal becomes unaffected after limiting has been triggered on some samples. Values range from -5 to +5. Silence This plug-in provides a simple way of inserting a precise period of silence at the start or at the end of an audio file. Use this plug-in to add silence at the end of a file, so that the tail of a reverb plug-in does not cut immediately at the end of the file. Start Use the slider to insert from 0 to 60,000 ms of silence at the start of the file. End Use the slider to insert from 0 to 60,000 ms of silence at the end of the file. Stereo Expander This plug-in is a stereo width enhancer that makes a stereo signal sound wider. It gives better results from real stereo material, as opposed to mono channels panned to different positions in the stereo image. Width (0 to 100 %) Higher values result in a greater stereo width. Usually, you set Width to values between 0 % and 20 %. Higher values can be used for special effects.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 342 Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins In WaveLab Elements there is no limitation to the use of VST plug-ins. They can be used wherever plug-ins can be inserted. •You can specify which VST plug-ins should be available in the Effects pane and Dithering pane of the Master Section by using the Plug-in settings dialog. • VST plug-ins have their own preset handling. You can save or load effect programs (presets). AutoPan This plug-in is a simple auto-pan effect. It can use different waveforms to modulate the left-right stereo position (pan), using manual modulation speed settings. Rate Sets the auto-pan speed from 0.1 to 10, by rotating the knob by dragging, or using the mouse wheel. Width Sets the depth of the auto-pan effect, that is, how far out to the left/right speaker the sound should move, from 0 % to 100 %. Waveform Shape selector Allows you to select the modulation waveform. Sine produces a smooth sweep. Triangle creates a ramp, that is, a sweep from one speaker to the other and then a quick jump back.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 343 Brickwall Limiter This plug-in ensures that the output level never exceeds a set limit. Due to its fast attack time, Brickwall Limiter can reduce even short audio level peaks without creating audible artifacts. Brickwall Limiter features separate meters for input, output, and the amount of limiting. Position this plug-in at the end of the signal chain, before dithering. Threshold (-20 to 0 dB) Only signal levels above the set threshold are processed. Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode) Sets the time after which the gain returns to its original level when the signal drops bellow the threshold level. If the Auto button is activated, Brickwall Limiter automatically finds the optimal release setting, depending on the audio material. Link button If this option is activated, Brickwall Limiter uses the channel with the highest level to analyze the input signal. If the Link button is deactivated, each channel is analyzed separately. Detect Intersample Clipping If this option is activated, Brickwall Limiter detects and limits signal level between two samples to prevent distortion when converting digital signals to analog signals. NOTE Brickwall Limiter is designed for the reduction of occasional peaks in the signal. If the Gain Reduction meter indicates constant limiting, try raising the threshold or lowering the overall level of the input signal.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 344 Chorus This plug-in is a single stage chorus effect. It works by doubling whatever is sent into it with a slightly detuned version. Rate The sweep rate can be set with the Rate knob, without sync to tempo. Width Determines the depth of the chorus effect. Higher settings produce a more pronounced effect. Spatial Sets the stereo width of the effect. Turn clockwise for a wider stereo effect. Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If Chorus is used as a send effect, this should be set to the maximum value as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send. Waveform Shape selector Allows you to select the modulation waveform, altering the character of the chorus sweep. A sine and triangle waveform are available. Delay Affects the frequency range of the modulation sweep by adjusting the initial delay time. Filter Lo/Hi Allow you to roll off low and high frequencies of the effect signal.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 345 Compressor This plug-in 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. It also features a separate display that graphically illustrates the compressor curve shaped according to the Threshold and Ratio parameter settings. A Gain Reduction meter shows the amount of gain reduction in dB, Soft knee/Hard knee compression modes, and a program-dependent auto feature for the Release parameter. Threshold (-60 to 0 dB) Determines the level where Compressor kicks in. Signal levels above the set threshold are affected, but signal levels below are not processed. Ratio (1:1 to 8:1) Sets the amount of gain reduction applied to signals over the set threshold. A ratio of 3:1 means that for every 3 dB the input level increases, the output level increases by only 1 dB. Soft Knee button If this button is off, signals above the threshold are compressed instantly according to the set ratio (hard knee). When Soft Knee is activated, the onset of compression is more gradual, producing a less drastic result. Make-up (0 to 24 dB or Auto mode) Compensates 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. Attack (0.1 to 100 ms) Determines how fast Compressor responds to signals above the set threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 346 Hold (0 to 5000 ms) Sets the time the applied compression affects the signal after exceeding the threshold. Short hold times are useful for DJ-style ducking, while longer hold times are required for music ducking, for example, when working on a documentary film. Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode) Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when the signal drops below the threshold. If the Auto button is activated, Compressor automatically finds an optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material. Analysis (0 to 100) (Pure Peak to Pure RMS) Determines whether the input signal is analyzed according to peak or RMS values or a mixture of both. A value of 0 is pure peak and 100 pure RMS. RMS mode operates using the average power of the audio signal as a basis, whereas Peak mode operates more on peak levels. As a general guideline, RMS mode works better on material with few transients such as vocals, and Peak mode works better for percussive material with a lot of transient peaks. Live button When this button is activated, the look-ahead feature of Compressor is disengaged. Look ahead produces more accurate processing, but adds a certain amount of latency as a trade-off. When Live mode is activated, there is no latency, which might be better for live processing. Distortion This plug-in adds crunch to your tracks. Boost Increases the distortion amount. Feedback Feeds part of the output signal back to the effect input, increasing the distortion effect.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 347 Tone Lets you select a frequency range to which to apply the distortion effect. Spatial Changes the distortion characteristics of the left and right channel, thus creating a stereo effect. Output Raises or lowers the signal going out of the effect. Steinberg Gate Gating, or noise gating, silences audio signals below a set threshold. As soon as the signal level exceeds the set threshold, the gate opens to let the signal through. Threshold (-60 to 0 dB) 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 close the gate. State LED Indicates whether the gate is open (LED lights up in green), closed (LED lights up in red) or something in between (LED lights up in yellow). Filter buttons (LP, BP, and HP) When the Side-Chain button is activated, you can use these buttons to set the filter type to either low-pass, band-pass, or high-pass. Side-Chain button (Below the Center knob.) Activates the side-chain filter. The input signal can then be shaped according to set filter parameters. Internal side-chaining can be useful for tailoring how the Gate operates.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 348 Center (50 to 20000 Hz) When the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the center frequency of the filter. Q-Factor (0.01 to 10000) When the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the resonance of the filter. Monitor button Allows you to monitor the filtered signal. Attack (0.1 to 1000 ms) Sets the time after which the gate opens after being triggered. Deactivate the Live button to make sure that the gate is already open when a signal above the threshold is played back. Gate manages this by looking ahead in the audio material, checking for signals loud enough to pass the gate. Hold (0 to 2000 ms) Determines how long the gate stays open after the signal drops below the threshold. Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode) Sets the time after which the gate closes (after the set hold time). If the Auto button is activated, Gate will find an optimal release setting, depending on the audio material. Analysis (0 to 100) (Pure Peak to Pure RMS) Determines whether the input signal is analyzed according to peak or RMS values, or a mixture of both. A value of 0 is pure Peak and 100 pure RMS. RMS mode operates using the average power of the audio signal as a basis, whereas Peak mode operates more on peak levels. As a general guideline, RMS mode works better on material with few transients such as vocals, and Peak mode better for percussive material, with a lot of transient peaks. Live button When this button is activated, the look-ahead feature of Gate is disengaged. Look ahead produces more accurate processing, but adds a certain amount of latency as a trade-off. When Live mode is activated, there is no latency, which is better for live processing.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 349 Limiter This plug-in 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 automatically 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). Input (-24 to 24 dB) Adjusts the input gain. Output (-24 to 6 dB) Determines the maximum output level. Release (0.1 to 1000 ms or Auto mode) Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its original level. If the Auto button is activated, Limiter automatically finds an optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material. Mono Delay This is a mono delay effect using freely specified delay time settings. Delay Sets the base note value for the delay from 0.1 to 5000 ms. Feedback Sets the number of repeats for the delay.
Plug-in Reference Steinberg VST 3 Plug-ins 350 Filter Lo Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low frequencies from 10Hz up to 800 Hz. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter. Filter Hi Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off high frequencies from 20 kHz down to 1.2 kHz. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter. Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If MonoDelay is used as a send effect, set this to the maximum value as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send. RoomWorks SE RoomWorks SE is a lite version of the RoomWorks plug-in. This plug-in delivers high quality reverberation, but has fewer parameters and is less CPU demanding than the full version. Pre-Delay Controls how much time passes before the reverb is applied. This allows you to simulate larger spaces by increasing the time it takes for first reflections to reach the listener. Reverb Time Allows you to set the reverb time in seconds. Diffusion Affects the character of the reverb tail. Higher values lead to more diffusion and a smoother sound, while lower values lead to a clearer sound. Hi Level Affects the decay time of high frequencies. Normal room reverb decays quicker in the high- and low-frequency range than in the mid-range. Lowering the level percentage causes high frequencies to decay quicker. Values above 100 % cause high frequencies to decay more slowly than the mid-range frequencies.