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1.2 Product Overview 

 

 

 
 
The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with 
absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels 
via a single compression setting. Using auto-makeup gain, you can adjust Threshold or Ratio while 
automatically maintaining a constant output level. With both Feed Back and Feed Forward compression 
types, the API 2500 boasts a wide range of incredibly musical parameters which have made it a favorite 
of engineers the world over

  

 

Waves API 2500 User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for API 2500

Page 1: ...Waves API 2500 User Manual...

Page 2: ...ER DISPLAY 14 3 5 OUTPUT SECTION 15 CHAPTER 4 THE WAVESYSTEM 17 4 1 THE WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR 17 Toolbar Functions 17 4 2 PRESET HANDLING 17 Preset Types 17 Loading Presets and Setups 18 Saving Presets a...

Page 3: ...r with www wavesupport net There you will find an extensive Answer Base the latest Tech Specs detailed Installation guides new Software Updates and current information on Authorization and Registratio...

Page 4: ...ion as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting Using auto makeup gain you can adjust Threshold or Ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level With both Feed Back...

Page 5: ...hese parameters give the API 2500 unprecedented flexibility Knee Sets the knee the manner in which the compressor begins to reduce the gain of the signal In the Hard position gain reduction begins imm...

Page 6: ...ight attenuation of the low frequencies and a slight boost of the high frequencies with a flat mid range affecting the signal into the RMS detector This reduces pumping caused by low frequencies and i...

Page 7: ...essor works like newer VCA based compressors The RMS detector sends a signal to the VCA that is an exact ratio of the desired compression set by the ratio control In Old Feed Back mode the RMS detecto...

Page 8: ...mponents for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose a configuration suitable for your material The API 2500 has two component processors API 2500 Stereo A stereo compressor that ma...

Page 9: ...s that transcend other more conventional processors Newer users should explore the API 2500 s preset library and use its presets as starting points for their own experimentation These presets also ser...

Page 10: ...Chapter 3 Controls and Interface 3 1 Compressor Section Waves API 2500 User Manual 10...

Page 11: ...s Ratio Sets the compression ratio of each channel In Auto Gain Make up mode Ratio also affects the gain Range 1 5 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 6 1 10 1 inf 1 Default 4 1 Release Sets the Release time of the compres...

Page 12: ...s that inserts a High Pass Filter at the RMS detector input limiting compression response to lower frequencies while applying additional compression to higher frequencies Range Loud Med Norm Default N...

Page 13: ...in Link mode each channel is still controlled by its own RMS detector which prevents loading and slaving from either side Range IND 50 60 70 80 90 100 Default 100 Shape Adjusts the Shape of the link...

Page 14: ...2500 is capable of up to 30dB of reduction Range 0dB to 24dB Gain Reduction mode 24dB to 0dB Input and Output modes Switchable Display Modes Range GR Out In Default GR Clip LED Between the two Meters...

Page 15: ...3 5 Output Section Analog Turns the Analog modeling on and off Range On Off Default On Output Controls the output level in 0 1dB steps Range 24dB Default 0dB Waves API 2500 User Manual 15...

Page 16: ...ke Up Gain on and off Range Auto Manual Default Auto In Acts as a master bypass for the entire compression chain When set to Out all compressor functions are bypassed Range In Out Default In Waves API...

Page 17: ...e 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...

Page 18: ...ename 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 fi...

Page 19: ...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 c...

Page 20: ...n 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...

Page 21: ...ion 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 onl...

Page 22: ...e 05sec 1sec 2sec 5sec 1sec 2sec Var 5sec Release Variable 05 to3sec in steps of 0 01ms 5sec Knee Hard Med Soft Hard Thrust Loud Med Norm Norm Type FeedBack Feed forwards Feed Forwards L R Link IND 50...

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