Waves Trans-X Operation & User’s Manual
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Overview
The Waves Trans-X transient processor is a special breed of dynamics
processor designed specifically for detecting and shaping the transient attacks
of audio signals. This is useful for adding or reducing the punch or pluck of a
certain instrument. Trans-X is also a great tool f
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The Multiband plug-in splits the program to four bands by engaging three
phase-compensated crossovers. The crossover design is identical to the
Waves C4. In the multiband component you can specify a dedicated range
and sensitivity for each band. This allows you to make better adjustment on a
drum group auxiliary or a
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Chapter 2 – Using the Trans-X
Although using the Trans-X is easy (there are only a few controls to set), there
is still a range of subtle nuances and general functionality that gives complex
results. The Trans-X comes with a set of factory presets that can serve as
good starting points and are usually classified and
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Note! When boosting the range, it is important to anticipate the drop in overall
track level. You may then use the AutoTrim button to bring the output level
back up to just below clipping. Moderate the range to fit your needs. This is
best done by ear while listening to the actual program.
MULTIBAND CONSIDERATIONS
Whe
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Chapter 3 – Controls and displays
TRANS-X CONTROLS
RANGE: +18 to –24dB. Default: +6dB.
The range control defines the maximum gain adjustment possible. When set
to +18dB, it means that it will boost up to 18dB more and never go over the
range limit. The range is displayed on the graph as a purple area above or
be
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RELEASE: 0.50 to 500ms. Default:10.02ms.
This is the release time for the gain adjustment. Once the detected transient is
over, this is the time it will take the gain adjustment to settle back to 0dB. The
release is actually not completely linear and in the multiband it is even scaled
differently for each band.
OUTPUT
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TRANS-X DISPLAYS
GAIN ADJUSTMENT METERS:
The Trans-X Wide shows a gain adjustment meter where the range is
indicated by purple shading and a yellow line represents the gain adjustment
within the range. The Trans-X Multi shows a similar display with a dynamic
gain line over the full band spectrum so that you can see ho
