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- Page 1 L3-LL Multimaximizer™ User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ...4 1.1 W ...4 ELCOME 1.2 P ...5 RODUCT VERVIEW 1.3 C ONCEPTS AND ERMINOLOGY The Peak Limiting Mixer™...7 Gain and Priority ...7 Separation ...7 L3-LL Release Behavior...8 1.4 C ...8 OMPONENTS CHAPTER 2 – QUICKSTART GUIDE ...9 CHAPTER 3 –... -
Page 4: 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 5: Product Overview
Multimaximizer, Waves revolutionized the world of mastering. For the first time, producers and engineers could shape their final mixes with unprecedented precision. Now, Waves is proud to present the L3-LL, a multiband peak limiter that lets you maximize your mix, track by track, instrument by instrument. - Page 6 L3-LL User Manual Finally, the L3-LL features Waves IDR™ Increased Digital Resolution double precision bit re- quantization and 9 -order noise shaping, for enhanced audio resolution at any setting.
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Page 7: Concepts And Terminology
1.3 Concepts and Terminology The Peak Limiting Mixer™ Traditional multiband limiters consist of a given number of limiters operating independently of each other, each set to a particular frequency range. The key to the L3-LL’s power is its patent-pending PLMixer™ Peak Limiting Mixer engine, which uses a single peak limiter to control all of its bands. Dividing the audio spectrum into 5 bands using phase-compensated crossover filters, the PLMixer™... -
Page 8: L3-Ll Release Behavior
The L3-LL offers a wide range of sound qualities which are controlled using the release settings across its frequency bands. Like its predecessor the L3, the L3-LL’s band release times are determined by Waves ARC™ Auto Release Control, which dynamically chooses the optimal release value for a wide range of inputs. The ARC™... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Quickstart Guide
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide We recommend reading this manual to get the most out of the L3-LL. However, for a quick start to setting up the L3-LL on your audio, follow these steps: 1. Insert the L3-LL Multimaximizer into your project, preferably as the last processor on the m buss with no subsequent gain adjustment. -
Page 10: Chapter 3 - Controls And Interface
6dB. The Threshold fader is located on the Input Meter, allowing easy adjustment with reference to input energy. Below the Input Meter, you will find Waves standard peak indicators. Click the peak indicator field to reset. - Page 11 The Out Ceiling fader sets maximum output level, scaling the output signal to reach the out ceiling value but not exceed it. The Out Ceiling fader is located on the Output Meter. Below the Output Meter are Waves standard peak indicators. Click the peak indicator field to reset.
- Page 12 L3-LL User Manual Ultramaximizer Relea - Range x0.1 to x10.0 - Default x1.0 The Release value is a multiplier for the L3-LLUltramximizer’s internal release time constants, as se t by the selected Profile. It proportionately shortens or lengt hens each band’s release values; lower values sult in shorter release times;...
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Page 13: Graph Display And Controls Section
L3-LL User Manual .2 Graph Display and Controls Section This section consists of the main display and controls for Separation, Xover, Solo, Gain, Priority, Release, and Master Release. Gain and Priority can be adjusted independently, or together, using the Link control. All parameter settings can be controlled by direct numerical entry into value windows, or by using the graphic display band markers. -
Page 14: Main Display
Main Display Gain Frequency Curve Band Marker The Gain/Frequency graph displays the peak attenuation across the frequency range. The top purple line is the applied Gain curve. The orange line is the Dynamic Gain line and shows Gain changes as they happen. The semi-transparent purple shade displays a smoothed trail of the Dynamic Gain line. -
Page 15: Band Controls
Band Controls he Band Controls section features controls over the Crossover network which splits the input into Frequency Bands. Each Band has controls for Solo, Gain, Priority, Release, and a Mete put level. pa ation an e 0 to 100 - Defau lt 100 Separation is similar to a filter cutoff slope (or Q) between the bands’... - Page 16 Gain - Range -12dB to +1 Default 0dB Gain controls the overall gain of each frequency band. To boost the gain of a given range without over- limiting it, raise both Priority and Gain. Gain/Priority Link button allows simultaneous control of Gain and Priority, retaining a constant offset between them.
- Page 17 Warm, Scaled, Manual - Default ARC Waves ARC™ Auto Release Control technology optimizes the actual release time in context with the program. In the L3-LL all Release beha vior types use a certain amount of ARC, where some are more daptive and others less, or the amount of ARC is scaled across the bands in different ways.
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Page 18: Idr™ Section
L3-LL User Manual 3.3 IDR™ Section uantiz Range 24, 22, 20, 18, 16 bit - Default 24 The Quantize control sets the target bit depth of the L3-LL output. Quantize is always active, so the output of the L3-LL will be quantized to a maximum of 24-bits even if you are in a floating point environment. -
Page 19: 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 20: Loading Presets And Setups
Loading Presets and Setups Click-and-hold on the Load button to see the Load pop-up menu. The menu is divided into four ections. If a section is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop-up menu. Open Preset File… Select to open any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or your own creations. -
Page 21: Deleting Presets
Deleting Presets You may delete User Presets and presets within a Setup File. Factory Presets and Setup Library files cannot be leted or overwritten. 1. Hold the Command (Mac)/Control (PC) key down. 2. Click-and-hold the Load button to see the pop-up menu. 3. -
Page 22: Value Window Buttons
Q10) click-and-drag between the faders will adjust both faders together (maintaining any offset between them if there is some) Band Markers an m arkers appear on all Waves graphic displays, and have many func • Click-vertical drag •... -
Page 23: Multiple Selection Of Controls
Multiple Selection of Co One of the most powerful features of the WaveSystem is the ability to select and adjust many controls at the same time. Us ing the mouse, simply drag-select the desired group of button or graphic controls y clicking and holding at a point outside the controls and forming a rectangle to include the controls you is w h to adjust. -
Page 24: Appendix A - Controls List
Appendix A – Controls Li Control Threshold/Input Meter Out Ceiling/Output Meter Attenuation Meter Master Release Release Priority Gain Xover Separation Quantize Dither Shaping Ultramaximizer Profiles Ultramaximizer Release Range -30dB to 0dB -30dB to 0dB -30dB to 0dB ARC, Aggressive, Warm, Scaled, Manual 0.1ms to 2500ms -12dB to +12dB... -
Page 25: Appendix B - Idr™ In Depth
Appendix B - IDR™ In Depth Dithering and Noise Shaping Dithering and Noise Shap ing are two in perceived quality of digital a udio after it improvement of a dif ferent subjective quality of the noise caused by re-quantization. Dithering alters the character of the qu than digita l quantization noise. -
Page 26: Idr™ Noise Shaping Options
Type2 Type 2 is a narrow-band dither which adds a m about 5dB lower than Type 1, while adding so when no dithering is applied.) IDR™ Noise Shaping Options As explained above, noise shaping shifts the noise to the frequency ranges where we hear it the least. he three Noise Shaping options provided by the IDR™...