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Fretted Instruments
Electric Bass. The fast attack and slow release in this setting will tighten up the electric bass and
give you control for a more consistent level.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-4.4 dB 2.6:1 45.7 ms 189 ms
Acoustic Guitar. This setting accentuates the attack of the acoustic guitar and helps maintain an
even signal level, keeping the acoustic guitar from disappearing in the track.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-6.3 dB 3.4:1 188 ms 400 ms
Electric Guitar. This is a setting for “crunch” electric rhythm guitar. A slow attack helps to get the
electric rhythm guitar “up close and personal” and gives punch to your crunch.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-0.1 dB 2.4:1 26 ms 193 ms
Keyboards
Piano. This is a special setting for an even level across the keyboard. It is designed to help even
up the top and bottom of an acoustic piano. In other words, it helps the left hand to be heard along
with the right hand.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-10.8 dB 1.9:1 108 ms 112 ms
Synth. The fast attack and release on this setting can be used for synthesizer horn stabs or for bass
lines played on a synthesizer.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
-11.9 dB 1.8:1 0.002 ms 85 ms
Orchestral. Use this setting for string pads and other types of synthesized orchestra parts. It will
decrease the overall dynamic range for easier placement in the mix.
Threshold Ratio Attack Release
3.3 dB 2.5:1 1.8 ms 50 ms
5 Tutorials
5.3 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing
5.3.4 General Compressing Setting
Suggestions