Waves Maserati B72 User manual

WAVES
Maserati B72
User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TUChapter 1 – IntroductionUT.................................................................................................... 3
TU1.1 WelcomeUT.................................................................................................................. 3
TU1.2 Product OverviewUT .................................................................................................... 3
TU1.3 Concepts and TerminologyUT...................................................................................... 3
TUSensitivity Control/Sensitivity LEDUT ............................................................................. 3
TUTypeUT ........................................................................................................................... 4
TUFXUT .............................................................................................................................. 4
TU1.4 A Few Words from Tony MaseratiUT ........................................................................... 4
TU1.5 ComponentsUT ............................................................................................................ 4
TUChapter 2 – Quickstart GuideUT............................................................................................ 5
TUChapter 3 – Interface and ControlsUT ................................................................................... 6
TU3.1 InterfaceUT................................................................................................................... 6
TU3.2 ControlsUT ................................................................................................................... 7
TUDIUT ...............................................................................................................................8
TUSynthUT .......................................................................................................................... 9
TUChapter 4 – The WaveSystemUT ........................................................................................ 12
TU4.1 The WaveSystem ToolbarUT ..................................................................................... 12
TUToolbar FunctionsUT .................................................................................................... 12
TU4.2 Preset HandlingUT ..................................................................................................... 12
TUPreset TypesUT ............................................................................................................ 12
TULoading Presets and SetupsUT .................................................................................... 12
TUSaving Presets and SetupsUT...................................................................................... 13
TUDeleting PresetsUT....................................................................................................... 14
TUA/B Comparison and CopyingUT.................................................................................. 14
TU4.3 Interface ControlsUT .................................................................................................. 15
TUToggle ButtonsUT ......................................................................................................... 15
TUValue Window ButtonsUT ............................................................................................. 15
TUSlidersUT ...................................................................................................................... 15
TUHover BoxUT ................................................................................................................ 16
TUTAB FunctionsUT ......................................................................................................... 16

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TChapter 1 – IntroductionT
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.
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There you will find an extensive Answer Base, the latest Tech Specs, detailed
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1.2 Product Overview
The Waves Signature Series is our exclusive line of application-specific audio
processors, created in collaboration with the world’s top producers, engineers, and
mixing engineers. Every Signature Series plug-in has been precision-crafted to capture
the artist’s distinct sound and production style. For experienced and aspiring audio
professionals alike, the Waves Signature Series allows you to dial up the sound you’re
looking for quickly, without interrupting the creative flow.
The Tony Maserati Collection consists of 6 plug-ins, each designed to handle a specific
production task.
Vocals: Maserati VX1 Vocal Enhancer
Drums: Maserati DRM Drum Slammer
Bass: Maserati B72 Bass Phattener
Electric Guitars: Maserati GTi Guitar Toner
Acoustic Guitars: Maserati ACG Acoustic Guitar Designer
Keyboards/Strings: Maserati HMX Harmonics Generator
1.3 Concepts and Terminology
Sensitivity Control/Sensitivity LED
The Sensitivity LED’s 3 colors indicate when appropriate levels are reached:
Green (good)
Yellow (optimal)
Red (very hot)
If the LED is off during playback, your input signal is too low. Move the Sensitivity
Control clockwise until the LED lights up. We recommend adjusting the Sensitivity

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Control as soon as you open the plug-in, using the section of your song with the highest
peaks for best results.
In most cases, the Sensitivity LED indicates that your levels hit the processor in a way
that will give you the intended output result. However, it’s important to keep in mind that
optimal results may be achieved even when the Sensitivity LED does not display
“optimal” levels (yellow). Depending on your program material, “good” levels (green)
might be best-suited to your needs; in other cases, “very hot” levels (red) might provide
the most appropriate processing. As always, trust your ears.
Type
Each plug-in includes a number of application Types which address a range of source
materials.
FX
FX controls the amount of the signal sent to the effect. Think of it like the Send control
on any DAW.
1.4 A Few Words from Tony Maserati
"The B72 actually has two distinct starting places. I've worked on a large variety of music
for my artists, and there's never just one sound or one preset. Try the 'DI' setting on your
electric or acoustic bass and you'll see how you can enhance the roundness, while
keeping it lively throughout the song. The 'Synth' setting opens up a different door, with
thickness, stereo spread, and harmonic flavor. It’ll fill the speakers like an old Prophet."
1.5 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 Waves Maserati B72 has three components:
•Maserati VX1 m>m – Mono in to Mono out component
•Maserati VX1 m>s – Mono in to Stereo out component
•Maserati VX1 stereo – Stereo in to Stereo out component

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T
Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide
•Insert the Maserati B72 plug-in on a bass track you wish to process.
•Toggle between the 2 bass types to find the best starting point.
•Adjust the Sensitivity control until you achieve proper levels, as indicated by the
Sensitivity LED.
•Adjust the Bass and Treble tone controls to taste.
•For full stereo effect of the Synth type, the m>s component is recommended.
•Adjust the FX and Tone controls. (Synth type only)

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Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls
T3.1 Interface
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3.2 Controls
TYPE is used to toggle between the 2 bass types.
Range: DI, Synth
METER displays input or output.
Range: -24dBFS – 0dBFS
METER Switch toggles meter monitoring between input and output modes.
Default: Output

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DI
SENSITIVITY controls input levels.
Range: +/- 50 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: -16.7
SENSITIVITY LED indicates the presence of proper levels.
Range: Green (good), Yellow (optimal), Red (very hot)
BASS controls low frequencies.
Range: +/- 12 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 4.5
TREBLE controls high frequencies.
Range: +/- 12 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 1

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OUTPUT controls the output level.
Range: +/- 12 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 0
Synth
SENSITIVITY controls input levels.
Range: +/- 50 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 0
SENSITIVITY LED indicates the presence of nominal levels.
Range: Green (good), Yellow (optimal), Red (very hot)
BASS controls low frequencies.
Range: +/- 12 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 6.5

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TREBLE controls high frequencies.
Range: +/- 12 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 10
OUTPUT controls the output level.
Range: -24 – 0
Default: 0
FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
Range: -inf – 0 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: -2.0
TONE controls the tone of the “buzz” effect.
Range: 0-100 (in 0.1 steps)
Default: 15

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FX OUT controls the level of the effect chain.
Range: 0 – 100 (in 0.1 steps) Min – Max
Default: 37.5

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Chapter 4 – The WaveSystem
4.1 The WaveSystem Toolbar
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.
Toolbar Functions
TUndoTUndoes the last 32 actions. The B72 supports multiple undo
levels.
TRedoTRedoes the last 32 undone actions.
TSetup A/BTToggles between two presets. This is useful for close comparison of
different parameter settings
TCopy A->BTCopies the current settings to the second preset register
TLoadTRecalls presets from file
TSaveTSaves presets in the Waves file formats
T? TOpens the manual for the processor you are using
4.2 Preset Handling
Preset Types
TFactory PresetsTare permanent presets in the Load menu. Factory presets cannot be
over-written or deleted. When applicable, different component plug-ins may have
different factory presets.
TUser PresetsTare your favorite settings of the plug-in saved as a preset in the Load
menu, under ‘User Presets’. User Presets can be over-written and deleted.
TSetup FilesTmay contain more than one preset. For example, a single file can contain all
the presets for a session. When you open a Setup File, all its setups become part of
your Load pop-up menu for fast access. This can be particularly useful with multiple
instances of a plug-in in a single session. By saving all the settings you create into a
single Setup File, they can all be quickly available for every instance of that plug-in.
Loading Presets and Setups
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TClick-and-holdTon the Load button to see the Load pop-up menu. The menu is divided
into four sections. If a section is not currently available it will not appear in the Load pop-
up menu.
TOpen Preset File…TSelect to open any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or
your own creations.
T‘Filename.xps’: TDisplays any currently loaded Setup File and its presets.
TFactory Presets:TDisplays the default Factory Presets.
TUser Presets:TDisplays any loaded User Presets.
Saving Presets and Setups
T
Click-and-hold on the Save button to see the Save pop-up menu. Four options are
available. If an option is not currently available it will be grayed out and inaccessible.
TSave to New File…TSelect this to start a new Setup file. There are two
prompts - first for the setup filename, then for the
preset name. You must provide a name for both the
setup file and the preset. Click OK (ENTER) to
complete the save. It is a good idea to create a
folder in which to save several setup files for a
project.
TSave ‘File Name’ – “Preset Name” TOverwrites the settings of the loaded preset
(whether a User Preset or a preset from a Setup
File) with the current settings. If a Setup File is
currently loaded, the name of the Setup File is
displayed followed by the name of the preset itself.
If a User Preset is loaded, its name is displayed.
TSave to ‘File Name’ As…TSaves the current settings as a new preset into the
Setup file that is open (if one is not open, the option
is grayed out). You will be prompted to give the
preset a name.
TPut into Preset Menu As…TSave 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.

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Deleting Presets
You may delete User Presets and presets within a Setup File. Factory Presets and
Setup Library files cannot be deleted 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. While still holding the Command/Control key, select the preset or setup to delete.
4. A confirmation box will appear, allowing you to cancel or ‘OK’ the deletion.
A/B Comparison and Copying
The Setup A/Setup B button may be clicked to compare two settings. If you load a preset
in the Setup B position, this will not affect the preset loaded into the Setup A position,
and vice-versa.
If you want to slightly modify the settings in Setup A, you can copy them to Setup B by
clicking on the Copy to B button, then alter Setup A and compare with the original Setup
B.
The name of the current setup will be shown in the title bar (on platforms which support
it), and will switch as you change from Setup A to Setup B.
Note: an asterisk will be added to the preset name when a change is made to the preset.

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4.3 Interface Controls
TControls can be in one of three states:
•TNot SelectedTwhere the control is not the target of any user entry
•TSelectedTwhere the control is the target of mouse control entry only
•TSelected and ActiveTwhere the control is the target for both mouse and
keyboard entry
Toggle Buttons
Toggle buttons display the state of a control, and allow switching between two or more
states. TSingle-click Tto change the control’s state. Some toggle buttons have a text
display which updates with the current setting, and others (bypass, solo, or monitoring
toggles) illuminate when the control is active.
Some processors haveTlink buttonsTbetween a pair of toggle buttons, allowing click-
and-drag adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls.
Value Window Buttons
Value windows display the value of a control and allow Tclick-and-dragTadjustment, or
Tdirect control via the keyboardT.
•TUsing the mouseT, click-and-drag on the value window to adjust. Some value
windows support left/right, some up/down (as you hover over a button, arrows
will appear to let you know which direction of movement that button supports).
•TUsing the arrow keysT, click once with mouse to select the button, and then use
up/down – left/right (depending on the direction supported by that button) to
move in the smallest incremental steps across the button’s range (holding down
the arrow keys will move faster through the range).
•TUsing key entryT, double click on the button to open the value window, and
directly enter the value from your keyboard. If you enter an out of range number,
the button stays selected but remains at the current setting (system beeps? If
system sounds are on?)
Some processors haveTlink buttonsTbetween a pair of value windows, allowing click-
and-drag adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls.
Sliders
Click on the slider itself or anywhere within the sliders track. The numerical value of the
slider settings is displayed in a hover window above the slider path.

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Hover Box
Hovering boxes will appear and display the control value when hovering with the mouse
over the control.
TAB Functions
TAB moves the ‘selected’ status to the next control, with shift-TAB moving in the reverse
direction.
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.