In this video series for Production Expert, with the support of Waves, Michael Costa talks us through the Waves plug-in series. In this second video, Michael gives an overview of the Real-Time Analyser version of the Waves F6 Plug-in.
Michael demonstrates how to use the Dynamic EQ to zero in on a specific frequency band. This video also looks at the Smack Attack Transient Shaper and illustrates how you can use the Smack Attack to enhance the transient and apply it on Lo-fi drums.
Waves F6 At A Glance
Precision EQ triggered by a built-in dynamic processor
6 floating bands that can be placed anywhere in the spectrum
Powerful EQ and compression/expansion controls per band
Advanced sidechaining, parallel compression and mid-side processing
High and low pass filters; bell and notch EQ shapes
Each band features a solo/sidechain monitorTouch-compatible
Zero-latency and low CPU consumption
FFT-based real-time spectrum analyzer, easily accessible from the main GUI
Equally useful for studio and live mixing
Smack Attack Transient Shaper At A Glance
‘Secret weapon’ for mixing drums and all other percussive instruments
Unleash or tame transient attack & sustain
Fine-tune transient level, shape and duration
Real-time graphic wave display
Zero latency in the studio or live
Limiter/clipper for driving your sound to the limit
Sensitivity control for selective transient shaping
Wet/Dry mix control for parallel processing
MIDI control assignable
For more information or to purchase Waves F6 visit Waves' website.
Michael is an audio engineer, educator and musician with a long history in mixing and mastering. His career began in the early days of Pro Tools and he later co-founded a successful DVD authoring company that specialised in producing surround sound audio for DVD. He has worked with such notable artists as INXS, Little River Band and John Farnham.