Waves / Abbey Road J37
User Guide
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3.2 Controls
INPUT LEVEL
determines the level at which the signal hits the virtual tape. Higher levels result in
increased harmonic distortion, saturation, and compression.
Range: - 18 – +18 dB
Default: -9 dB
OUTPUT LEVEL
controls the total signal output level.
Range: -18 dB – +18 dB
Default: 9 dB
Please note: Default Input and Output Level settings were chosen to accommodate contemporary
signal loudness. Input and Output Level settings of 0 will result in the closest approximation of “The
Abbey Road Sound.”
LEVEL LINK
gangs the Input and Output Level controls. The link relationship is inversely proportional,
so an increase in the Input Level results in a corresponding decrease in Output Level and vice versa.
Range: On, Off
Default: On
TAPE FORMULA
determines the type of modeled recording formula.
Range: 888, 811, 815
Default: 815
SPEED
selects the simulated tape speed.
Range: 7.5 ips, 15 ips
Default: 15 ips
When switching between the two speeds, the noise and frequency response will change accordingly. At
15 ips, high frequency response is increased and noise is one octave higher than at 7.5 ips.
BIAS
controls the level of the ultrasonic bias signal.
Range: Nominal, +3 dB Over Bias, +5 dB Over Bias
Default: Nominal (+1.5 dB bias)
