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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety And Precautions

    If the equipment has been stored in sub-zero temperatures, allow time for it to reach normal • operating temperature before use at the venue. The recommended operating temperature for eMotion LV1 Classic is 5 to 35 degrees Celsius. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 3 This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer through an authorized Waves dealer. Servicing is necessary if the console has been damaged in any way, such as when liquid has been spilled into the unit, objects have fallen into it, it has been exposed to rain or moisture, it fails to operate normally, or it has been dropped.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Dynamics/EQ Mode ......................................................42 Rack Mode .......................................................... 43 Route Mode ........................................................46 Aux Sends Modes ......................................................47 Channel Mode ........................................................50 eMo Immersive In-Ear Monitoring ................................................51 Dugan Speech Channel Strip Mode ................................................. 52 Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 5 Assigning a Plugin to the Dynamics, EQ, and Filter Controls ....................................... 100 AUX/EFX and AUX/MON Sends Section .................................. 101 eMo Immersive In-Ear Monitoring ................................................. 104 Channel Output Section ......................................... 105 Cue ................................................. 111 Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 6 User-Assignable Menu Items ..................................................170 Admin Kiosk ............................................172 Chapter 4: PATCH WINDOW ............................177 Patch Window Sections ........................................178 Filtering Tools ........................................................179 Patch Views ........................................................180 Grid Filters ........................................................180 Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX A: FADER BANK ............................. 214 APPENDIX B: INCORPORATING MIDI ......................... 219 APPENDIX C: MyRemote ..............................222 APPENDIX D: DELAY GROUPS ............................225 eMotion LV1 Classic KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS ......................230 eMotion LV1 Classic SPECIFICATIONS ........................231 Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the eMotion LV1 Classic mixing console from Waves. To work efficiently and quickly get the best results, please familiarize yourself with this user guide and keep it as a reference. eMotion LV1 Classic is a mixing console designed for live sound, including front-of-house, monitor, and broadcast applications.

  • Page 9: Main Features

    It’s important to keep your eMotion LV1 Classic console and corresponding user guides up to date. You will periodically receive update notifications from Waves with instructions. If you do not receive a notification, you can visit the Waves website for more information.

  • Page 10: What's Included With Emotion Lv1 Classic

    X-FDBK H-Delay Hybrid Reverb Additional plugins are available with Waves Live perpetual plugin bundles. The entire Waves plugin catalog is available with a Waves Creative Access subscription. Refer to www.waves.com for more information. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 11: About This User Guide

    To keep things short, the eMotion LV1 Classic console is often referred to as “the console.” Most PDF readers allow you to open a sidebar with bookmarks that can be used to locate any topic, without returning to the table of contents. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 12: Connections

    USB ports x 6; network connection XLR4 power connector for lamp USB ports x 2 Front Panel TRS 1/4” headphone jack x 1, TRS 1/8” headphone jack x 1; headphones volume control Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 13: Cables

    When adding external devices, use a SoundGrid Ethernet switch and Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 6a Ethernet cables to connect all hardware components. Cat 5 cables are not supported, and Waves does not recommend using Cat 6 etherCON connectors.

  • Page 14: Fader Bank

    Mixer Layers 1–8 Selector Encoders Mode Select Pan, Gain, or Plugin edit mode Shortcuts ( user-assignable) Fader Alternative Modes Custom/Spill/Sends on faders Touch and Turn Maps to selected control for immediate access. Tempo Tap Pad Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 15: Touchscreen

    Channel Strip modes, aux sends and routing, and access plugins processing. Other windows are selected with the Top Bar at the top of the window. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 16: Navigating The Interface: The Top Bar

    Network Status: Server, I/O, and sample rate status Floating Window Menu: Dock or focus floating windows. DSP Meters: Displays average and peak processing loads Help (LV1 Classic logo): Shows version; opens user guides Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 17: Preset Menu

    Beneath the Channel Presets is the Session section. This provides quick access to sessions and enables you to save the presets for the entire current session as files. The Preset menu is always visible from all windows. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 18 Description Menu Item A library of presets supplied by Waves. A factory preset cannot be modified. To make changes, open a Factory Presets (load) factory preset and save as a user preset. A list of user-defined channel presets saved within the current session or imported from another. To delete a user preset, hold Ctrl before opening the Preset menu.
  • Page 19 Saves the current mixer condition as a new session. Save Session As Save Session Template Saves the current session as a session template. Sessions and Templates are discussed in the chapter of this User Guide. Show Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 20 Sets patching to, from, and within the mixer. It also configures device connections on the Patch SoundGrid network and sets up delay groups. Establishes overall mixer settings and user preferences. The System Inventory page is Setup where I/O devices and servers are assigned to the mixer. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 21 A red server group letter indicates a lost server connection or a server fault. The mixer can still be used in an offline mode with offline devices assigned in the inventory. Go to Setup > System Inventory to investigate network problems. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 22: Scenes Menu

    A red REC button indicates that the onboard recorder is in record. Click the REC button to open a drop- down menu to start and stop record and to access the Media Player. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 23: On-Screen Keyboard

    HELP PAGE ( LV1 C OTION LASSIC LOGO Takes you to an information page displaying the eMotion LV1 Classic version number and provides links to the user guide and the quick start guide. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 24: Floating Windows

    To return to the complete view, close the floating windows. Device Control Panels The control panel for any I/O device, driver, server, or controller opens as a floating window. You can open a device control panel from the System Inventory page. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 25 Floating windows configurations are part of a scene and will normally change when a scene is recalled. You can, however, choose to make floating windows recall safe or outside the scope of a scene change. Set Scope and Recall Safe in the Show window. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 26: Local Media Device

    • Patch up to 16 console outputs to the recorder. You can patch from console channel direct outs or mix busses. • Use the REC menu on the Top Bar to start/stop recording and access the Media Center. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 27 If Local Media is not available in the Patch, its driver may not have been assigned. If the recorder icon does not appear in the Setup–>System Inventory–>I/O Device rack, use the Network Devices menu to assign it to a device rack slot. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 28: Media Player

    • Navigate to the folder containing your music files and click on Select Folder. • At the top of the media player, click on Folders. The music folder and and its contents will appear will appear in the list. • Select a music file. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 29 • Open the Channel Input Assignment menu again, navigate to Local Media, and select Player 1+2. Now you can play the media player through the console. Playback is controlled with the media player. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...

  • Page 30: Console Updates

    1. Open the Admin kiosk from the button on the left side of the Setup window. This will quit the console. 2. In the Admin kiosk, open Waves Central and log in using your Waves credentials. In Waves Central, click Updates Available to update LV1 and any other Waves products for which updates are available.

  • Page 31: Chapter 1: Mixer Window

    It provides a broad, multichannel view of the entire mixer, including input, routing, plugins, assignments, and channel parameters. All its controls are mapped to other windows, where focused, more detailed views are available. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Introduction...
  • Page 32 Mixer Layer 1 is, by default, linked to the fader bank and can be controlled from the tactile surface or the touchscreen. The next several pages are an overview of what these sections do, followed by detailed descriptions of how to use them. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 33: Mixer Window Overview

    Channel name Link, server, record, and Dugan status Solo/Mute Pan, rotate, immersive positioning Mute Meter values Meter and faders Fader Channel ID Channel ID is on the scribble strip Cue/Solo Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 34 Channel Name/Track ID Displayed in the scribble strip. is shown at the bottom of the channel strip. 100mm ALPS fader mapped to Fader High-resolution. -60 dB to +10 dB touchscreen fader. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 35 The Mode selector is not part of a Use the mode selector buttons on Use the mode selector buttons on channel strip, but the mode choice the touchscreen. the touchscreen. influences the functionality of the strip. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 36 Dyn/EQ: View and control dynamics and EQ eMo IEM: Provides immersive in-ear monitoring from any Aux mix. plugins as assigned in the Channel window. Route: Assign all input and output patching, as well as internal routing. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 37 Touch and Turn Quickly map this knob to one control for instant access. Master Fader Send on faders Fader Bank Main out L/R AUX channel in or out Master Fader Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 38 Flip functions are accessed using the Channels 49–64 three buttons at the bottom right Factory Layers corner Groups/FX Aux Monitor Aux Masters Link / DCA fader All layers in a single view Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 39: User -Assignable Keys

    Mute group assignments are made in the Output Section of the Channel Strip mode, in the Channel window, and in the Patch window. Refer to Channel > Output Section > Main Outs Assignment Panel. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 40: Mixer Window Details

    I/O with a preamp, the Input Mode provides control over the preamp. NPUT AND REAMP ONTROLS N THE TOUCHSCREEN When a channel is patched to an I/O preamp, the following preamp controls are available. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 41 Options: On/Off; default: Off Channel Trim: Trims channel input level digitally. Stereo channels/busses have independent left and right trim controls that can be linked. Range: -144 dB to +10 dB Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 42: Dynamics/Eq Mode

    In this example, sections of a dynamics processor are mapped to the Channel window Main Control section. These controllers can be switched on and off in the Mixer DYN/EQ mode. Mixer window in Channel window Dyn/EQ mode Main section Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 43: Rack Mode

    Channel Window chapter of this manual (Channel>Rack Section>Adding and Managing Plugins). Certain regularly used Plugin menu items are described in the next section of this manual. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 44 Indicates the total latency of all plugins and inserts in the rack. If no latency is declared by any of the plugins in the rack, both sections will be grayed out. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 45 Do not add, remove, disable, or move a plugin when an audio dropout is not acceptable. These actions change the structure of the plugin rack, which can result in a brief interruption. Bypassing a plugin or changing its parameters can be done at any time. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 46: Route Mode

    Channel Direct/Mix Outputs/Recorder Assigns the output to an I/O or the local media recorder. Devices assigned to the mixer are available for patching from this menu. Grayed-out I/O channels are unavailable. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 47: Aux Sends Modes

    I/O device. Aux channels are controlled in the AUX layer of the Mixer window. Refer to the eMotion LV1 signal flow diagrams (Chapter 6) for more information. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 48 5. Adjust the aux send level using the small horizontal fader. Fader value appears in the cell when the fader is touched. You can also set aux send levels in the Channel window. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 49: Sends On Faders

    4. You can select a different aux from that top row, and faders will flip to that aux’s sends. 5. When you finished adjusting sends, click the Flip button to return to the normal channel out faders. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 50: Channel Mode

    • Control assigned dynamics, EQ, and filters plugins. • Assign channel to L/R, center, or mono main mix. • Enable/disable key sections of mapped plugins • Assign channel direct outputs. (dynamics, EQ, and filters). To set plugin parameters, click on the plugin icon in the Rack section. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 51: Emo Immersive In-Ear Monitoring

    IEM can also be initiated from the Channel window. There are several Waves on-stage monitoring tools for mobile devices. Learn how use your device with LV1. Refer to the user guide for your device or visit the Mixer and Racks section of the Waves user guide download page.

  • Page 52: Dugan Speech Channel Strip Mode

    For detailed instructions on using the Dugan Layer, please refer to the Waves Dugan Automixer User Guide, which can be found in the download section of the Waves web site. A Dugan Speech license is required to use this feature.

  • Page 53: Mixer Layers

    Input channels can control I/O preamps (depending on input device), and each input channel can have up to eight plugins. These can be routed to groups, matrix, main, and direct outs, and sent to AUX/EFX and AUX/MON. channels. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 54: Groups / Fx Layer

    • EFX and Groups can be mono or stereo. Set this in the buss’s Input menu. Groups default to stereo. • Each Groups or Effects buss can accommodate up to eight plugins. In the Mixer window you can control the buss input or the EFX return output. • Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 55: Monitor Layer

    If needed, some EFX busses can be used as monitor outputs. In addition, monitor busses can be used for more effects processing and routed to the main mix rather than a monitor (directly to an I/O device). Assigning aux sends is discussed later in this chapter. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 56: Masters Layer

    PA system, peripheral zones, or guest sends. The Layer is divided into two sections: Mix buss outs (Main outs, Cue, and Talkback), and a Matrix (12 stereo inputs per channel, with eight stereo outputs). Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 57 I/O and a preamp. It can accept up to eight plugins. Talkback routing and presets are controlled from a control panel in the Channel window. To access this window, select the Talkback channel and click on the Gear icon beneath the Talk button. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 58 Assignment levels can be controlled using the small faders on each Matrix channel (Input mode), or, more conveniently, in the Matrix channel page. To access this panel, select any Matrix channel and navigate to the Channel view. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 59: Link/Dca Layer

    • All mixer controls present in the Channel mode can be linked. Compressor sidechains, for example, are not linked. Relative offsets between controls are maintained when any group member moves. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 60 • While in this mode, you can remove or add channels from the Link group. • To stop temporary linking, click the Link button again. To quickly link numerous channels across many layers, use the All Mixer view for ad hoc assignments. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 61 Layer, the faders for channels 3 and 4 do not move, but “ghost” faders indicate the offset created by the DCA. The Link button must be Off to use DCA mode. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 62 If a Link group has more than 15 channels, then multiple pages will be displayed. The Link On/Off button does not affect the Spill function. It only reflects the status of the Link group. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 63: Custom Layers

    (or use the arrow on the top-right corner of the strip) to access the Custom layer menu. To rename a Custom layer, Double-click on a Custom layer page • button. Repeat the assignment process for up to eight Custom layers. • Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...
  • Page 64 I this example, spaces between channel types aid in clarity. Once you create a Custom layer, you can change the layout and reorganize the channels. Use these commands in the drop-down menu: Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 65: All Mixer Overview

    ALL layer when you touch a fader, rather than taking you to the Channel mode. Enable “Lock ALL Layer” in the UI Settings page. Toggle the ALL layer lock on or off using the buttons on the right side. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 66: Set Channel Color

    4. Select a color. Colors are applied immediately (not upon clicking OK). 5. Use the left/right arrows to choose additional channels to customize. 6. Click OK to exit the window. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 1: Mixer...

  • Page 67: Chapter 2: Channel Window

    Chapter 2 CHANNEL WINDOW he Channel window provides a comprehensive view of a selected mixer channel and control over each channel parameter. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 68: Channel Window Sections

    EMO-Q4 is shown. Click on the plugin icon to open the panel. Click on the Expand button in the top-right corner to undock the panel. Output assigns buss outs and controls: Channel outs: fader/mute/meter/cue Direct outs to I/O devices Assignments: main, groups, matrix Control: link, mute groups Presets Manages channel presets. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 69: Input Section

    Input I/O Channel Select A/B Input Select Left/Right Link 48V Phantom Power Preamp Analog/Local Gain Adjust Polarity Reverse Channel Input Trim Controls Peak Indicator Meter Filters Input Delay Channel Name and Sequence Number Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 70 Stereo input assignment of I/Os is usually in pairs. Ctrl + menu enables independent channel assignment for left or right sides. Selected input channel: click to open I/O selection menu I/O devices list I/O channels on the selected device Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 71 Input section 4–L IGHT STEREO CHANNELS ONLY Links the left and right channels for all Input section controls. Parameter value offsets between left and right are maintained when linked. Default: Off Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 72: Preamp Controls

    In Local mode, the Gain knob becomes the V-Gain knob (Virtual Gain). V-Gain is a digital gain stage that always delivers the user’s requested input gain, regardless of the preamp’s analog gain setting. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 73: Polarity Reverse

    I/O device to their eMotion LV1 system. For details, refer to the Setup window chapter. 7–P REAMP OLARITY EVERSE Reverses the polarity of a preamp input channel. Independent left and right controls. Options: On/Off, default: Off Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 74: Filter Section

    The Channel ID Box displays the user-defined name of the selected channel, as well its channel index number within the layer. This color-coding helps identify the selected channel, regardless of which layer is currently displayed. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 75: Input Section For Mix Channels

    Use the Mix Mode switch to toggle an AUX or Group buss between mono, stereo, or IEM immersive monitoring. All Groups default to stereo. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 76 This behavior can also be set in the Mixer Window. Channel Mixer Channel Mixer Window Window Window Window Mix Buss: Trim Mix Buss: Fader Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 77 To flip a channel input between mono and stereo, go to the channel’s Input section, click Add, and choose Flip to Stereo or Flip to Mono from the drop-down menu. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 78 Mix channels can additionally send immersive monitor signals to musicians on stage. This does not affect the mono/stereo status of the channels feeding the AUX or Group, but rather the buss itself. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 79: Plugins

    Three eMo plugins—which provide comprehensive filtering, EQ, and dynamics—are automatically inserted on the first three plugin slots. These will cover most of your regular mixing needs. eMo Filters eMo Dynamics eMo EQ Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 80: Plugin Rack

    External Insert: A rack slot can send to and receive from an external device via specified I/Os. Empty Rack Slot: “Add Plugin” appears in the plugin name cell. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 81: Adding And Managing Plugins

    The Plugin menu is accessed with the arrow at the top of a rack slot. The menu is divided into four sections: plugin, Plugin section presets, latency, and external inserts/recall safe. Presets section Latency section External Inserts and Recall-Safe section Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 82 Adding, removing, disabling, or moving a plugin changes the structure of the rack, which may result in a brief audio mute. Do not make these changes when an audio interruption is unacceptable. Wait until there is a pause in the performance. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 83 Channel mode of the Mixer window. The eMo plugins are assigned to the channel by default. Use the menu item to unassign one or more plugins. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 84 (e.g., Q6 to REQ 6, or H-Delay to SuperTap). PDATE LUGIN TATE TO CENE Updates the current plugin’s settings in selected scenes. Choose the scene(s) you want to update. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 85: Channels And Presets

    Complete sessions can be created from channel presets, or you can copy/paste channels to use as starting points for other channels. You can copy all or part of a channel’s parameters from one channel to another. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 86: Preset Menu Items

    Previously saved settings for this channel will be discarded. RESET TEMS A library of presets supplied by Waves. A factory preset cannot be modified. Instead, open it Factory Presets (load) and save it as a user preset.

  • Page 87: Copy/Paste Channel Information

    • User Presets: Color is available, but not name. • Factory Presets and Files: Name and color are not available. Note: Scope does not modify input/output patching or preamp settings. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 88 • Importing a channel presets file replaces all current channel parameters. The stereo/mono status of a channel is determined by the current state of the target channel, not by the pasted/imported channel parameters. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 89: Plugin Menu: Latency Section

    Warning: If the total rack latency exceeds 4000 samples, a red warning is displayed at the top of the rack, indicating the destination rack may not be able to compensate for such a large latency. eMotion LV1 latency compensation is discussed in detail in Appendix B. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 90 Unlike a plugin, an external insert doesn’t declare its delay to the plugin-buss latency compensation engine, so this must be done manually. For more information, please refer to www.Waves.com/support. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 91 From that point in the rack’s signal flow (below the mono-to-stereo plugin) the rack becomes stereo and only stereo plugins can be added below it. Mono plugins can still be inserted above the mono-to-stereo plugin. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 92: Plugin User Interface

    This view displays a plugin’s standard user interface in a floating window and shows all plugin controls. Certain plugin interface graphics have been modified to fit the Plugin user interface. To open the plugin user interface, click on its plugin icon in the rack. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 93: Controlling Plugin Parameters

    Use the touchscreen to directly adjust controls in assigned plugins. Click on a control and slide the Touch & Slide control at the bottom of the window for quick, precise adjustment. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 94 Floating windows recall safe and scope status and are set in the Show window. Click “Back to Main” to return to the Main Control section. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 95: Main Control Section

    This is the primary mixer section for sending channels and busses to Aux channels. Send level, send source, and pan/rotation are controlled here. Dynamics Maps parameters of: Gate/Expander Compressor Limiter Leveler De-Esser Makeup Gain Aux Sends FX 1–8 MON 1-8 MON 9–16 Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 96: Dynamics Mapping In The Main Control Section

    These controls are always available in the Main Control section as well as in the Channel Mode of the Mixer window. They can also be controlled by certain external control surfaces. For other adjustments, open the plugin user interface. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 97: Eq Plugin Controls In The Main Control Section

    4. Gain Adjust Knob and Value Box: Set gain by clicking on the gain adjust knob and dragging vertically or by sliding the band marker vertically. The Main section maps four band gain controls. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 98 If L+R is enabled, any change made to one channel will be applied to the other. If L+R is disabled, the left and right channels can be controlled independently. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 99: Filter Controls (Located In The Input Section)

    Filter Channel Link: Links left and right channels in the Channel Input section. When Link is on, both channels move in tandem, and any offset between left and right is maintained. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 100: Assigning A Plugin To The Dynamics, Eq, And Filter Controls

    • Assigning a new plugin will replace the existing plugin in that category. • Unassigning a plugin does not affect its processing status. It can always be controlled from its Plugin user interface. Consult the Waves website for a current list of assignable plugins.

  • Page 101: Aux/Efx And Aux/Mon Sends Section

    AUX layer of the Mixer window. Aux Channels Select (FX 1–8, MON 1–8, MON 9–16) Send On/Off Send Source Select Aux Channel Name and Multipurpose Value Display Pan/Balance/Rotate Control Channel Send Fader Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 102: Aux Sends

    When the source fader is at minus infinity and the send is switched off, moving the fader will turn the send on once again. We assume that if you move the fader, you likely want to turn on the send. This saves a step. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 103 Consider this the stereo equivalent of mono panning. Moving one panner widens or narrows the stereo image asymmetrically. Panners can “cross” each other, resulting in a reversed stereo image. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 104: Emo Immersive In-Ear Monitoring

    IEM requires a separate license. The software must be installed and activated to be available to LV1 and Mobile apps. Use Waves Central to purchase and manage all Waves software products. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 105: Channel Output Section

    User-Added I/O Delay Channel Main Out Mute Total I/O Delay Value Box Delay Group On/Off Peak Level Indicator Select Delay Group Link/DCA Assignments I/O Source Channel Fader I/O Trim Meter Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 106 (increasing the gain of one side while decreasing that of the other). Or it can rotate an image using two independent panners. Main Outs The L/R assignment sends the post-pan output of a channel to the I/O. Mono and Center send the post-fader output. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 107 (as determined by the Link group DCA fader). Post-fader and post-pan signal sources are both affected by this fader. Range: -144 dB to +10 dB Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 108 Cue/Solo behavior is set in the Cue control page of the Channel window, which is easily accessed by pressing the gear icon under the “Clear Solo” button in the Top Bar. Cue configuration is discussed later in this chapter (Channel >Cue Section). Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 109 I/Os that are already assigned are grayed out. Delete unassigns the selected I/O and removes it from the I/Os list, making it available for other mixer outputs or other systems, if I/O sharing is active. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 110 Adjusts the signal sent to the I/O device. Trim level is displayed in the value box. When no I/Os are selected, the knob is grayed out. Range: -144 dB to +10 dB Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 111: Cue

    The Cue control panel is located in the Channel window. To access this page, click the Gear icon under the Clear Solo button on the Top Bar. The Cue control panel consists of six sections. Input Section Plugins Rack Cue/Solo Select Button Behavior Cue Source select Output Section Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 112: Input Section

    Input Channel Assignments: Used to assign busses to the Cue channel. The Input source (INP, PRE, PST, PSP) is shown next to the assigned buss. Assignments can be made in this panel or on the Mixer window channel strips. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 113: Output Section

    This section includes fader, pan/balance/rotate control, and mute, as well as direct output assignments. The Cue buss can also be sent to a Matrix channel. Refer to Mixer Window > Masters Layer for further details. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 114: Talkback

    Talk button on the Top Bar to access the Talkback channel page. This button is not latching. Input Section Plugins Rack Talkback Routing Talkback Routing presets Output Section Talkback Button Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 115 Up to eight Talkback routing configurations can be saved as presets. a. Select a preset button. b. Configure Talkback buss assignments. c. Click Save. The Clear button removes all patches visible on the grid. It does not affect saved presets. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 116 Since Talkback can be sent to any I/O or buss, it is a convenient way to broadcast a reference tone or other test signal. Insert a signal generator into the Talkback plugins rack. This signal will be distributed to all selected busses and I/Os. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 117: Matrix

    The Matrix channel name (Top Bar) displays the name of the selected Matrix channel. The eight mixer channels are accessed from the Masters layer of the Mixer window, or by navigating directly with the Name cell in the Top Bar. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 118 When the input channel is stereo, you have this choice with all sources. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 119 Matrix. Rack latency for the Cue buss is turned on or off in the Cue Plugin Rack. This latency is now reported to the Matrix. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...

  • Page 120: Link Channel Controls (And Dcas)

    A channel that is a member of more than one link group uses only the currently selected link. The Spill button displays all channels in the selected link. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 2: Channel...
  • Page 121 Channels 1 and 2 are not members of Link group 1, so they are not affected. DCAs are defined using the Link Group assignments buttons in the Channel window output section or the Internal section of the Patch window. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 4: Mixer...

  • Page 122: Chapter 3: Setup Window

    The window has three pages: • System Inventory • Mixer Settings • U/I Settings Use the tabs on the left side of the window to navigate between these pages Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 4: Mixer...

  • Page 123: System Inventory Page

    I/O Racks A (hardware + software I/Os) Empty Rack slot SoundGrid network port name Routing View panel Ethernet link status indicator I/O Racks B (hardware + software I/Os) Network speed indicator Server Racks Quit application/open Kiosk Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 124: System Inventory Page Displays And Controls

    Reports the status of the internal Ethernet connection to the computer running the eMotion LV1 software. Options: UP / DOWN / INVALID Speed (view only) Reports SoundGrid network speed. Options: 100 Mb/sec, 1 Gb/sec, N/A. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 125: Sample Rate Controls

    When a device has been assigned to a slot, its icon appears here. The icon contains information about the device. Empty Device Slot A slot with no assignment is labeled “Add Device.” Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 126 Yes: Saves the current mixer condition to a new file. • Click Admin to quit LV1 and open the Admin kiosk. This is used for system configuration, updates, and troubleshooting. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 127: Device Racks: Configuring And Managing Network Devices

    PA devices and the other for monitoring. The ID button next to the device name activates a changing-color LED on the device front panel to help identify the physical unit. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 128 There are several status indicators and buttons on the icon itself and just below it. The color of the text in the slot indicates the master/ slave status of the device. (Blue=Master, Green=Slave, Red=Device not available, Orange=Shared Device) Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 129 Refer to the I/O device Control Panel Access Gear button manufacturer’s user guide for more information. Up to five floating windows can be open at once. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 130 Settings will be applied to the hardware device when it is available. Shared Device Indicates that this device is shared from another LV1 system. Indicates that this driver is shared from another LV1 system. Shared Driver Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 131 Keep maintains the internal patching from any I/O that will be assigned to the slot. Remove clears all patches for the slot. This configuration is saved as part of the session. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 132 288 samples. All computers on the network should have the same up-to-date versions of eMotion LV1 and SoundGrid driver installed. Download the latest version from Waves Central. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 133: Lv1 Classic I/O

    The Clock, Input, and Output pages are used to configure and manage the unit. The About and System Info pages provide information about the unit, such as MAC address, SOE network master, firmware version, and more. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 134: Input Page

    Device Name in Inventory Preamp Input Gain Adjust Device Status (when red, device is offline) AES Input Meters Clip Level Indicator Selector Power Supply Unit Indicator: 1 or 2 Device ID Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 135 Unless the impedance choice is obvious, experimenting with both options is recommended. Turns Waves Harmonic Enhancer on or off. Harmonic enhancement usually results in a more natural-sounding, warmer sound, as found in classic analog equipment. Bypass HMX for a more neutral sound.

  • Page 136: Output Tab

    -60 dB to 0 dB, +18 dBu and +24 dBu full scale line output levels. AES Output Meter Level indication only; no input control. Headphone Meters One meter for each headphone channel. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 137: Clock Tab

    Indicates SOE status (On/Off, SOE Master/SOE Slave) Indicates the actual current clock source. If the device is unable to sync to the requested Current Clock Source clock, this displays the fallback. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 138: System Info Tab And About Tab

    The About page contains a description of the device. The System Info tab contains technical details about the device, including MAC address, firmware version, and module version. This information is useful for troubleshooting. Please have this information handy if you contact Waves technical support concerning the device. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 139: I/O Device Presets

    You can save and load presets of device settings. A saved preset includes all parameters in the Clock and Control panels. Save Classic presets to use in future sessions or copy them to another computer to duplicate a configuration. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 140: I/O Sharing

    The 64 onstage I/O channels can be shared with either TAGE systems. Connect the consoles via a 1 GB Ethernet switch. Do not use the onboard Ethernet switch to connect systems. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 141 The three-console network in example three has 136 assignable input channels that can be shared and used on any of the Classic consoles. Note that the actual number of shared I/Os may be less, due to network considerations. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 142: Setup

    IO device, increasing the total outputs to the network. When an I/O device is removed from the manager’s inventory, it becomes free and it can be assigned by any other LV1 system. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 143 I/O channel on the shared device. All users sharing this device have equal control of preamp gain in any patched I/O channel. Controlling gain in multi-system environments and retaining gain structure while other users are controlling preamp gain is described on the next several pages. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 144: Patching Shared Devices

    Once assigned, a shared I/O device appears in the client’s Output Patch window. The label “I/O Sharing, Remote Device” is shown on its icon. Patching shared I/Os follows the same conventions as patching unshared SOE devices. There are, however, a few considerations when sharing devices. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 145 If you choose to keep the device in your inventory but disable sharing, you will cut off existing clients from this device. Therefore, the manager cannot end sharing until all client devices are unpatched from the device. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 146 Select Manage Device from the client’s Device menu and the device will appear in the client’s inventory as a local SOE device. The device can then be assigned to the new system. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 147: Device Management Overview

    • For a client to set these manager-privileged parameters, it must claim manager status of the device by going to the Manage Devices menu item. This does not affect any existing connections—it merely changes the permissions. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 148: Clock In Shared Systems

    Note: Changing the master clock assignment may result in a clock reset for all associated systems. This can result in a short audio dropout. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 149 This menu controls whether the mixer is the sample rate master or a slave. Consequently, it determines how the sample rate of a system is established Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 150 The sample rate of the clock master device can always be set from its control panel, whether the mixer is in Sample Rate Master or in Slave mode. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 151: Servers

    Servers are assigned and configured via the drop-down menu. You can replace the onboard server with a different one if needed. Unassign the Classic server and reassign the replacement in its place. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 152 • Additional servers should be placed as close as possible to the main server. Ideally, they should also be connected to the same network switch as the main server assigned to Group A. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 153 Monitor the DSP meter status. Remove some plugins and/or Yellow DSP peak value: 85% to 99% increase the network buffer size. DSP load is beyond the limit. Remove heavy-load plugins immediately. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 154 In such cases, any added plugin latency will remain calculated, unless rack processing is assigned to Server Group A. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 155 Channel Window. In the Mixer windows, the assigned server group is displayed beneath the channel’s name. You cannot set the server group assignment from the Mixer windows. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 156: External Control Devices

    (Gear Button) Controls Drop-Down Menu List of available control protocols. All available controller categories are listed, whether the associated device is connected or not. Remove Control Unassigns the current control protocol. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 157 Allows remote loading of LV1 scenes from the stage or elsewhere in the venue. MixTwin Mirrors LV1 to enable remote control away from FOH. Refer to the MixTwin product page for details. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 158: Routing View Panel

    Displays the count of the network packet errors for the connection. When an error occurs, the display flashes, and the count is increased by one. Click Reset to clear the error counts. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 159 • A low load and low SoundGrid server CPU might indicate a faulty cable. • Widespread audio drops can indicate that the switch or a cable may be faulty. THER CONTROLS ESET Clears the Error count. LOAT Un-docks the Routing View window Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 160: Mixer Settings Page

    Mixer Settings Page Use the Mixer Settings page to establish system-wide parameters and define how new sessions are configured. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 161 Server Network Buffer size in the Server Rack on the System Inventory page. Server Network Buffer Internal Routing 0–32 samples 160–224 samples 0–64 samples 40–56 samples up to 128 samples 80–112 samples Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 162 DSP resources devoted to audio server, and (2) remove or disable whatever plugins you can. If processing only. this doesn’t help, switch to the DSP Optimized mode. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 163 The mixer stores an unlimited number of auto-saved files. All eMotion LV1 session files use the .emo extension. These files are the same format as user-saved sessions, but are stored in a separate folder. File paths: Windows: Users\Public\WavesAudio\eMotion\history Mac: /User/Shared/Waves/eMotion/history Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 164 You can also lock the application interface, with or without a password. This does not affect the mixer application, only the user interface. Locking the surface also prevents quitting the eMotion LV1 application. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    LV1 constantly logs its activity. Select Enable Logging to provide verbose logging for troubleshooting purposes. Click the Logs button to view or copy the log files. Send these files to Waves technical support if requested. If more information is needed, a technical support representative may ask you to create and send a comprehensive diagnostics report of the SG operating environment, including certain details of your computer.
  • Page 166 Tempo Sets the tempo for all relevant plugins in the mixer. By default, tempo-based Waves plugins are in a “tempo listen” state. Their tempo rates will fix to this value. Adjust by tapping the tempo pad or Ctrl + T on the keyboard. These taps are averaged to create a tempo value.

  • Page 167: User Interface Settings Page

    User Interface Settings Page The U/I Settings page is used to control meter behavior and to create assignable shortcut keys. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 168 Once clicked on, they remain engaged until clicked off. When not selected, these switches are momentary. Latch Mixer Modes Prevents a Channel Strip mode from changing when the Layer selection changes. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 169 User-assigned keys are triggered only in the Mixer window, but they can be used to trigger actions in other windows. They can also be assigned to dedicated buttons on external control surfaces. UI Settings Mixer Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 170: User-Assignable Menu Items

    Session/Preset menu Opens the Preset menu. Surface Lock Top Bar Activates Lock. Parameters of Lock are defined in Setup > Mixer Settings. Link Mixer windows Turns linking on or off. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...
  • Page 171 Calls up the onscreen keyboard. Next Mode Mixer windows 1 & 2 Moves to the next Channel Strip mode. Toggle All VGain Channel/Mixer windows Toggles all channels between Preset and Local preamp modes. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 3: Setup...

  • Page 172: Admin Kiosk

    Classic console and the license is time limited. Return to LV1 console. Relaunches the console. Open this user guide Opens a PDF user guide that you can read on a browser or PDF viewer. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...
  • Page 173 Opens a utility that enables Waves technical support to troubleshoot your LV1 remotely. Central Takes you to Waves Central, the application for installing Waves software and licenses. Check in with Waves Central regularly for software updates. Recovery Returns the console to factory settings from a disk image built on your current software version.

  • Page 174: Admin Panel

    Troubleshoot provides maintenance and service utilities. Some are intended for skilled users and administrators, while others are used when troubleshooting with Waves technical support. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...
  • Page 175 This is needed only when using an additional external display. Logs Folder A list of all technical logs. This is used primarily when consulting Waves technical support. Clean Cache/Prefs Clear these folders when you encounter unusual issues when instantiating plugins (such as loading old plugin versions or taking longer than expected to load).
  • Page 176 External Drives is a file browser that lets you access your connected drives. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 177: Chapter 4: Patch Window

    SoundGrid network. It provides a comprehensive, detailed tool for patching the mixer and presents a wide overview of the mixer’s condition so that engineer can quickly understand its configuration. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 178: Patch Window Sections

    Patch Grid: Patching takes place in the central grid. The function of the patch grid changes, depending on the patch view and filtering. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 179: Filtering Tools

    Grid filters (top and left side) are then used to determine which specific I/O channels, mixer channels and busses, or delay, link, servers, and mute group controls will be available to patch from one point to another. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 180: Patch Views

    All I/O devices that have been assigned in the System Inventory page, including both hardware and software I/Os, are displayed on the filter frame. Their position—left, top or both—depends on the patch’s purpose. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 181: The Patch Grid

    There are two types of information displayed here, depending on the view: • I/O devices (hardware and software) • Mixer channels, busses, and control groups (link, group, delay, servers) Row and column names are shown in all views Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...
  • Page 182 Next to the device name is a series number. This indicates the device’s slot number in Device Rack A (1–8) and Device Rack B (9–16) (Setup > System Inventory > Device Racks). Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 183: Mono And Stereo Channels

    1. In the Preset menu, select Set Channel Color or click the colored cell to the left of the mixer channel name in the patch. This opens the Color Picker. 2. Select a color from the palette. 3. Use the left/right arrows to apply colors to additional channels. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...
  • Page 184 • Shared I/O channels are shown as yellow columns. Remove all patches using the Delete button. This deletes the patches for all channels in the displayed Patch View, without affecting other Patch views. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 185: Mixer Inputs

    • A stereo channel appears as two independent channels (L and R) with the same name. • The two sides of a stereo channel are patched separately, whether from a single stereo I/O channel or from two different mono channels. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 186: Mixer Outputs

    Post-fader, post-processing PSP Turquoise Post-fader, post-processing, post- panner On a stereo buss, source settings apply to both left and right channels. An I/O device can receive only one source signal. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 187: Internal Routing

    A channel can patch to any buss, but a buss cannot patch to itself or to any buss that is earlier in the signal flow. Illegal patch possibilities are grayed out in the grid. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...
  • Page 188 This is a quick way to understand how servers are assigned in the mixer and to rebalance server distribution for maximum DSP power. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 189: Device-To-Device

    EHAVIOR All I/O devices that are assigned to the LV1 inventory appear in the Device-to Device view. A device can patch to any other assigned device, but not to itself. Waves eMotion LV1 Classic User Guide | Chapter 4: Patch...

  • Page 190: Delay Groups

    The total latency of the delay group (processing delay + custom delay) is also shown. Delay groups can also be established in the Channel window. Please refer to Appendix D this user guide for a detailed description of eMotion LV1 delay management. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 191: Chapter 5: Show Window

    SHOW WINDOW essions, scenes, and recall- safe parameters are managed in the Show window. Overall mixer parameters, snapshots of specific program changes, scene scope and recall safe are all set here. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 192: Sessions Page

    The Sessions page is where you save, load, and name the session files that contain all mixer settings. This includes: • Inventory • Plugin presets • Internal mixer patches • External patching • System preferences • Faders, panners, and aux sends • Channel presets and rack configuration Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...
  • Page 193 Displays session information including: • Session name, modification date and time, and size, as reported by the operating system • Configuration, sample rate, server buffer • Saved I/Os, saved servers Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 194: Sessions List

    • If the current session is not selected, it will be highlighted yellow, and the selected session will be highlighted blue. Notes associated with the selected session are shown in the Notes section. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 195: Loading A Session

    The Preset menu is located on the left side of the Top Bar. It is used primarily to manage channel presets, but it also provides a quick way to load and save sessions and templates. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 196: Load Errors

    (N/A). The session’s patching does not change, but the I/O channels of unavailable devices are not accessible and are colored red. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...
  • Page 197 • In the Search field, type Session Converter and choose Session Converter. • Click Install. • Re-launch eMotion LV1 Classic and load your session. If your session still does not load, contact Technical Support. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 198: Templat

    Use the Templates: Save button to create a new session template from the current session. Templates are stored in the Templates folder of the console’s D drive and can be accessed via the Kiosk (Users\Public\Waves\eMotion\templates). Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 199: Saving A Session

    Locate a session and open it. These files are stored in the History folder on the console’s D drive and can be accessed via the Kiosk (Users\Public\Waves\eMotion\history). Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...
  • Page 200 If the new session has the same number of tracks and calls for the same (or similar) I/O inventory, the new session will load immediately. When working on the same mixer repeatedly, this is usually the case. Set mixer size via Setup > Mixer Settings Page > Mixer Configuration Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 201: Scenes Page

    A scene is a snapshot within a session, used to change presets during a performance. Use the Scenes page to create, recall, and save scenes within a session. A session can contain up to 1000 scenes. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...
  • Page 202 User-assigned snapshots that are quickly accessible for recall. Up to eight Hot Scenes can be Hot Scenes List recalled from the Scenes menu and user-assigned keys. Notes Each scene has a dedicated notes section. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...
  • Page 203 Scenes, unlike sessions, are not separate files. They are embedded in the sessions, so there is no “Save as” function. Use New to create a new scene, which you can then save. ECALLING CENES ROM THE CENES Select a scene and click Recall. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 204: Top Bar Menu

    Scene 1–32, etc. is a drop-down menu of all scenes in the session. Scenes are displayed in the order of the Scenes list. Selecting a scene opens it immediately. A session can have up to 1000 scenes. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 205: Hot Scenes

    Follow Program Change or Generate Program Change commands (Setup > System Inventory > Controls > Device Control Panel). The MIDI button is illuminated when scene recalls are under MIDI control. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 206: Scope Section

    This panel enables you to select specific FX/MON send channels. The same selection features appear in the Recall Safe page. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 207: Channel Parameters

    Dyn/EQ/Filters: When selecting a Dyn/EQ/FLT state in Scene or Recall Safe, it will override the state in Plugins 1-8. Example: If EQ is set to Off, it will be out of scope, even if Plugins 1-8 are set to On (in scope), and vice versa. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 208: Scope Of Changes: Session Vs. Scene

    Sessions define the architecture of a setup, which includes I/O configuration, racks, patches, and all parameters. Scenes, on the other hand, define only the parameters. Scenes are an integral part of a session. They are not stored as separate files. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 209: Recall Safe Page

    Audio channels and busses can be set to Recall Safe from this panel, as well as from the drop-down Preset menu for that channel. As with the Scope page, there is an All/None button that selects and deselects all parameters and channels. FX/Mon and Mute/GRP buttons offer extended filtering. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 210: Recall Safe

    Recall Safe. There is also a small “Safe” indicator on the plugin icon. Other plugins in the rack are unaffected and can be set individually to Recall Safe. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...

  • Page 211: Chapter 6: Signal Flow

    Chapter 6: SIGNAL FLOW Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Chapter 5: Show Window...
  • Page 212 SOURCE TO CUE BUS IMAGER SOURCE TO AUX EFX BUSSES ROUTE FADER LATENCY SOURCE TO AUX MON BUSSES FADER IMAGER SOURCE TO MTX BUSSES FADER SOURCE FOR DIRECT OUT AND RECORDER TRIM DELAY LINE Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 213 EMO-F2 EMO-D5 EMO-Q4 INPUT FADER PAN IMAGER LATENCY POLARITY TRIM PLUGIN RACK COMPENSATED MONO SUMMING MUTE CENTER SOURCE TO MTX BUSSES FADER ROUTE LATENCY SOURCE FOR DIRECT OUT AND RECORDER TRIM DELAY LINE Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...

  • Page 214: Appendix A: Fader Bank

    Mixer Layers 1–8 Selector Encoders Mode Select Pan, Gain, or Plugin edit mode Shortcuts ( user-assignable) Fader Alternative Modes Custom/Spill/Sends on faders Touch and Turn Maps to selected control for immediate access. Tempo Tap Pad Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 215 Buttons 1–8: select destination channel within an Aux layer Once you select an aux destination, the faders flip. Large faders are sending to the selected aux. The blinking Flip light indicates the mode. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 216 Activates CUE or SOLO, depending on LV1 Cue channel settings / activates MUTE Channel Faders / 16+1 touch-sensitive motorized faders Master Fader Master fader mapping is set in the Fader Bank contol panel. Mixer Layers selectors Click a button to select a mixer layer. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 217 3. Flip mode uses the channel faders, rather than the small aux send faders to adjust aux levels. To set up “sends on faders,” follow these steps: Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 218 Tap repeatedly to set the tempo. This value is broadcast to all plugins in the session that Tempo Tap Pad can receive tempo data. Click the Gear button on the Fader Bank icon in the Controls rack to access the Fader Bank control panel. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...

  • Page 219: Appendix B: Incorporating Midi

    Assigning a Specific (single) channel (when applicable) means that all data from other channels are filtered out from the incoming stream. Messages that are part of the stream and are common to all channels will remain in the stream. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendix A: Incorporating MIDI...
  • Page 220 Display MTC: When selected, the time window in the Top Bar displays MIDI timecode. When deselected, the window displays time from the console’s computer. Mirror Input (Thru): When selected, the input stream is sent directly to the selected output port without changes. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendix A: Incorporating MIDI...
  • Page 221 Using a SoundGrid I/O device as a MIDI port: A SoundGrid I/O device with a MIDI port can be assigned to the SoundGrid MIDI driver. This device can then be used as a MIDI port for the mixer, and as an I/O. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendix A: Incorporating MIDI...

  • Page 222: Appendix C: Myremote

    APPENDIX C: MyRemote Waves mobile apps enhance flexibility and efficiency when setting up and managing live sound events. These apps connect to eMotion LV1 Classic via a private, dedicated Wi-Fi network. Open the mobile apps in the MyRemote control panel. Click the Gear icon to open it.
  • Page 223 3. The app will automatically detect the Host computer. Select the host and click Connect. 4. The MyRemote control panel on the host displays the name of the newly connected mobile device and the app used to connect to the mobile apps network. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 224 Devices are named on the left, then the mix bus being sent to the device, and finally, the mobile device name. A grid enables the FOH to select specific mix buss channels and lock them to prevent the artist from adjusting them. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...

  • Page 225: Appendix D: Delay Groups

    2. Multiple Delay Groups: Enables I/Os to be assigned to separate delay groups. The I/Os that make up a delay group will be aligned and delayed together. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 226 It is important to take into consideration plugins of different latencies when planning a signal flow. Some groups of I/Os will need to be time aligned Proper planning can help avoid unnecessary delay compensation. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 227 Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 228 When the mixer is set to Entire Mixer latency compensation mode, the delay group menu will show “Entire Mixer.” This mode automatically adds all the assigned output I/Os to a single delay group, so that all mixer outputs will always be aligned. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Appendices...
  • Page 229 Latency Compensation OFF in the Rack plugin menu. The plugin remains active, but its latency is no longer reported to the delay compensation engine. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Keyboard Shortcuts...

  • Page 230: Emotion Lv1 Classic Keyboard Shortcuts

    Changes width of image without rotating. vertically Mixer Ctrl+click on mini aux Switches between aux sources. send above bar Channel/Rack Ctrl+click on plugin icon Disables plugin. Channel/Rack Ctrl+Alt+click on plugin icon Bypasses plugin. Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Keyboard Shortcuts...

  • Page 231: Emotion Lv1 Classic Specifications

    THD+N: -100 dB @ +24 dBu, -105 dB @ +18 dBu (997 Hz, 20 kHz BW) • Crosstalk: > 90 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) • Residual output noise: -87 dBu (A-Weighted) • Output impedance: 150 ohms Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Keyboard Shortcuts...
  • Page 232 External: HDMI port supporting HD 1920x1080 • 24 V 2 W outlet for LED lamp Lamp • 110V/220V 3A/1.5A auto-switching power supply units Power • 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) Operating Temperature Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Keyboard Shortcuts...
  • Page 233 IMENSIONS Waves eMotion LV1 User Guide | Keyboard Shortcuts...

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