Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Welcome Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your new Waves plugin, please take a moment to read this user guide. To install software and manage your licenses, you need to have a free Waves account. Sign up at www.waves.com.
The J37 plugin includes controls for both Wow Rate and Wow Depth. • Flutter refers to amplitude modulation caused by movement of the tape in relation to the machine’s recording heads. The J37 plugin includes controls for both Flutter Rate and Flutter Depth. Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
In general, average input levels of -3 – 0 VU will ensure proper gain structure within the plugin. 1.5 Components WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plugins, which we call components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material.
In the Stereo mode, the default processing uses Modeled Tracks 2+3. This gives a wider stereo image and better reflect what would happen with a stereo track recorded to Tape. If this effect is too severe, Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
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If you want your sound to be even dirtier, then increase the saturation (SAT) level. Try it on clean guitars or dubbing vocal tracks. For extreme effects, experiment with the Wow and Flutter controls Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
15 ips, high frequency response is increased and noise is one octave higher than at 7.5 ips. BIAS controls the level of the ultrasonic bias signal. Range: Nominal, +3 dB Over Bias, +5 dB Over Bias Default: Nominal (+1.5 dB bias) Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
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J37. Negative Range values lower the amount of Flutter effect; positive values raise it. Since flutter varies according to tape speed, user-selected vales yield different results at 15 ips and 7.5 ips. Range: Off (-50) – +50 Default: 0 Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
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DELAY LEVEL controls the amount of delay, depending on Delay Type. When using the Slap type, delay is expressed in dB, while in Feedback and Ping-Pong delay types, delay is expressed as a percent. Perceived loudness level is preserved when moving between Delay Types. For example, if Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
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Please note - when Delay Level is set to 50% and above, there is a chance to create infinite feedback due to the tape's transfer function and the tonality of the input signal Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
Use the bar at the top of the plugin to save and load presets, compare settings, undo and redo steps, and resize the plugin. To learn more, click the icon at the upper-right corner of the window and open the WaveSystem Guide. Waves / Abbey Road J37 User Guide...
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