Waves JJP Drums User manual

WAVES
JJP DRUMS
User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION..........................................................................3
1.1 WELCOME .....................................................................................................3
1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................3
1.4 AFEW WORDS FROM JJP...............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 – QUICKSTART GUIDE..................................................................5
CHAPTER 3 – CONTROLS, CONCEPTS, AND TERMINOLOGY ......................6
CHAPTER 4 – THE WAVESYSTEM....................................................................9
4.1 THE WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR..........................................................................9
4.2 PRESET HANDLING.........................................................................................9
4.3 INTERFACE CONTROLS .................................................................................12
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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
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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 JJP Collection consists of 6 plug-ins, each designed to handle a specific mixing
task.
•JJP Vocals
•JJP Drums
•JJP Bass
•JJP Guitars
•JJP Cymbals & Percussion
•JJP Strings & Keys
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1.3 Components
WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, which
we call components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives
you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material.
The Waves JJP Drums has several components:
•JJP Drums Mono – Mono in to Mono out component
•JJP Drums m>s – Mono in to Stereo out component
•JJP Drums Stereo – Stereo in to Stereo out component
Please note: In order to maximize performance while optimizing the correct processing
for different applications, we split the drums into two separate plug-ins:
•JJP Drums for kicks, snares, and toms
•JJP Cymbals & Percussion, for hi-hats, overheads, room, and loops
1.4 A Few Words from JJP
"There are certain things you usually just take for granted when you’re mixing drums.
Sure, the snare has to snap. Or maybe you want it to have a woodier sound. The bass
drum has to have a nice bottom. But beyond that, there’s a whole other range of things
you need to consider to really make the song come alive. Maybe there’s some tonality in
the drum kit that you want to emphasize. How do the drums relate to the rest of the
song? And once you figure all that out—how do you get there? Well, what’s really great
is, JJP Drums is a plug-in that can do it all."
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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide
•Insert the JJP Drums plug-in on the track you wish to process.
•Choose the Drum Type:
KICK IN – For main kick/bass drum tracks.
KICK OUT– If your kick was recorded using two microphones, use for the
mic positioned further away from the drum.
SNR TOP – For main snare track. If your snare was recorded using two
microphones, use this to process the top mic.
SNR BOT – If your snare was recorded using two microphones, use this
to process the bottom mic.
TOMS – For both mounted and floor toms.
•Adjust the Sensitivity control until you achieve proper (yellow) levels, as indicated
by the Sensitivity LED.
•Adjust the various Main Section controls located below the Sensitivity knob to
shape your sound.
•Use the Center Section faders to adjust the sonic color.
•If the Clip LED lights up repeatedly or stays lit, lower the Output level fader
accordingly.
JJP has optimized the default settings for each Type. These settings may or may not
require additional adjustment once optimal Sensitivity has been achieved.
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Chapter 3 – Controls, Concepts, and Terminology
Types
The JJP Drums plug-in includes five Types to address a range of source materials:
Kick In, Kick Out, Snr Top, Snr Bot, and Toms.
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Sensitivity Section
The Sensitivity LED’s 3 colors indicate when appropriate levels are reached:
oLED Off (too low)
oGreen (good)
oYellow (optimal)
oRed (very hot)
Turn the Sensitivity Control until the LED lights up. For best results, use the section of
your track with the highest peaks.
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 for your source material may be achieved even when the Sensitivity LED
does not display “optimal” levels (yellow). As always, trust your ears.
Main Section
The Main Section gives you control over basic dynamics & EQ. All processing is
influenced by this section. The JJP Drums plug-in also includes a Phase reversal
switch.
Please note: Since the EQ ranges of certain drums differ from the default settings, they
are labeled “Low 2” and “High 2” for automation purposes.
Main Fader
The Main Fader controls the Main Section direct level.
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Center Section Faders
The Center Section faders represent auxiliary returns with additional processing, sent
from the main fader pre-fader. Above each fader, there is a dedicated mute button.
It may help to think of each plug-in as a mini-mixing console.
Please note: Certain faders may change, depending on the selected Type. This is
intentional, and represents the actual processing JJP uses for that source or instrument.
Master Fader
The Master fader controls the master output signal level.
Meter Section
The Meter switch toggles meter monitoring between input and output modes. The Clip
LED lights up when levels reach 0 dBFS; click to reset.
Signal Flow
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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
Undo Undoes the last 32 actions.
Redo Redoes the last 32 undone actions.
Setup A/B Toggles between two presets. This is useful for close comparison of
different parameter settings
Copy A->B Copies the current settings to the second preset register
Load Recalls presets from file
Save Saves presets in the Waves file formats
? Opens the manual for the processor you are using
4.2 Preset Handling
Preset Types
Factory Presets are 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.
User Presets are 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.
Setup Files may 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
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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
Click-and-hold on 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.
Open Preset File… Select to open any setup or preset file, whether from the Library or
your own creations.
‘Filename.xps’: Displays any currently loaded Setup File and its presets.
Factory Presets: Displays the default Factory Presets.
User Presets: Displays any loaded User Presets.
Saving Presets and Setups
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.
Save to New File… Select 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.
Save ‘File Name’ – “Preset Name” Overwrites 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.
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