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Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ...14 NTERFACE ONTROLS Toggle Buttons ...14 Value Window Buttons ...15 Sliders ...15 Hover Box ...15 Multiple Selection of Controls ...15 TAB Functions ...16 APPENDIX A – PUIGTEC MEQ-5 CONTROLS...16 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...9 ...9 ...12 Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Welcome Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your Waves processor, please take the time to read through this manual. In conjunction, we also suggest that you become familiar with www.wavesupport.net. There you will find an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailed Installation guides, new Software Updates, and current information on Authorization and Registration.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Many different elements contribute to the unique sonic characteristics of analog gear such as the Pultec MEQ-5. Waves painstakingly modeled and incorporated these elements into the PuigTec MEQ-5 in order to fully capture and replicate the sound and performance of the original equipment.
  • Page 5 • Waves modeled both 50Hz power current and 60Hz power current. If you listen closely, you will hear that there is a difference in hum level between 50Hz and 60Hz. Since hum is unique to each region and dependent upon the local electrical conditions, you may find that the modeled hum is different than the hum already present in your studio, and may not be suitable for your particular use.
  • Page 6 Below is a plot of the curve from the original Pultec MEQ-5, with all gains set to 0. Note the roll- off of -0.5dB at 20kHz. Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Components

    1.3 Components WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, 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. The PuigTec MEQ5 has two component processors: •...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Quickstart Guide

    The Mid Dip band offers 11 cutoff points and amount of 10dB Dip (attenuation). • The HiMid band offers 5 cutoff points and 10dB of Peak (boost). • Gain controls output level trimming. • The Output meter displays peak output level. Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 - Interface And Controls

    0 to 11 (10dB boost in 0.1 steps) Default Mid Frequency Filter type Bell Cutoff points 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 7 kHz Default 1.5 kHz Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Mains controls analog characteristics caused by noise floor and hum, based on the power supplies of the original units. Range Off, 50 Hz, 60 Hz Default 60 Hz Gain controls the output level. Range -18dB to +18dB (in 0.1dB steps) Default Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Meters The PuigTecMEQ-5 meters display output level in dBFS. The LED located in the upper right corner lights up when output signal is clipping. Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Chapter 4 - The Wavesystem

    All Waves processors feature the WaveSystem toolbar which takes care of most administrative functions you will encounter while working with your Waves software. The features of the WaveSystem toolbar are the same on practically all Waves processors, so familiarity with its features will be helpful whichever processor you are using.

  • Page 13: Loading Presets And Setups

    Save the current settings into a User Preset that will always be in your Load menu (until deleted). You will be prompted to give this preset a name. User Presets are stored in the plug-in’s preference file. Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Deleting Presets

    (bypass, solo, or monitoring toggles) illuminate when the control is active. Some processors have link buttons between a pair of toggle buttons, allowing click-and-drag adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls. Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Value Window Buttons

    Alternatively, you can hold down Shift while clicking the mouse on any control you wish to link. This second method is useful when you want to select two (or more) controls that are separated on the GUI by other controls you do not wish to select. Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Tab Functions

    Additionally, the Mac has an option-TAB function for ‘down’ movement and shift-option-TAB for ‘up’ movement where applicable. If you have several Value Window Buttons selected, TAB functions will take you through the selected controls only. Appendix A – PuigTec MEQ-5 Controls Control LowMid Frequency LowMid Peak...

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