Keyboards; Stereo Mix; Effects - PRESONUS StudioLive III Series Owner's Manual

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13.3 Compression Setting Suggestions

Keyboards

13.3.4
13.3.5

Stereo Mix

13.3.6

Effects

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
-10.8 dB
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
-11.9 dB
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
3.3 dB
Stereo Limiter. Just as the name implies, this is a hard limiter, or "brickwall, " setting—
ideal for controlling the level to a two-track mixdown deck or stereo output.
THRESHOLD
5.5 dB
Contour. This setting fattens up the main mix.
THRESHOLD
-13.4 dB
Squeeze. This is dynamic compression for solo work, especially electric
guitar. It gives you that glassy "Tele/Strat" sound. It is a true classic.
THRESHOLD
-4.6 dB
Pump. This is a setting for making the compressor "pump" in a desirable
way. This effect is good for snare drums to increase the length of
the transient by bringing the signal up after the initial spike.
THRESHOLD
0 dB
RATIO ATTACK
1.9:1 108 ms
RATIO ATTACK
1.8:1 0.002 ms
RATIO ATTACK
2.5:1 1.8 ms
RATIO ATTACK
7.1:1 0.001 ms
RATIO ATTACK
1.2:1 0.002 ms
RATIO ATTACK
2.4:1 7.2 ms
RATIO ATTACK
1.9:1 1 ms
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RELEASE
112 ms
RELEASE
85 ms
RELEASE
50 ms
RELEASE
98 ms
RELEASE
182 ms
RELEASE
93 ms
RELEASE
0.001 ms
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