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Out – Output Level. Range: 0-100%, in increments of approximately 0.4%
The Output Level is the output volume level of the compressor, and acts as a
make-up.
Adjust this level according to the Sensitivity selected. In practice, a high level
of compression (a high Sensitivity) prefers a lower Output Level, and a low
level of compression (a low Sensitivity) prefers a higher Output Level.
To change the compressor Output Level, press EDIT [5] when in the Com-
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pressor configuration page, and use the arrow keys [3] to position the
blinking cursor on the Out value.
Use the selection dial [4] to set the desired amount of Output Level.
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Attck – Attack time. Range: 3ms, 8ms, 13ms, 22ms, 31ms, 40ms, 57ms, 83ms.
Attack determines how quickly the compressor intervenes on the sound.
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To change the value in milliseconds of the Attack, press EDIT [5] when in
the Compressor configuration page, and use the arrow keys [3] to posi-
tion the blinking cursor on the Attck value.
Use the selection dial [4] to set the desired amount of Attack.
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Rels – Release time. Range: 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.3s, 0.5s, 0.7s 0.8s, 1s, 1.8s
The Release determines how quickly the compressor releases the control of
the dynamic after the sound signal level has been compressed (reduced).
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To change the value in seconds of the Release, press EDIT [5] when in the
Compressor configuration page, and use the arrow keys [3] to position
the blinking cursor on the Rels value.
Use the selection dial [4] to set the desired amount of release.
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TIPS & TRICKS - COMPRESSOR
Select one of the three compression types according to the amount of
compression you want to achieve.
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For light-medium compression use the 'tubegen' compressor that pro-
duces compression from 1:3 to 1:22.
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For medium-strong compression that gives a medium amount of sus-
tain, use the 'vary-mu' tube compressor that produces compression
from 1:4 to 1:30.
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For strong compression (or limiter) that provides long sustains, use the
'limiter' compressor that produces compression from 1:12 to 1:40.
Working with Effects: Compressor
Preventing loud peaks (tube compression)
To prevent loud peaks due to excessive pick striking or to control the
amplification distortion of a filter with a high resonance (Q), start with the
following setting:
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Type: tubegen; Sens: 18.0; Out: 30.0; Attck: 3ms; Rels: 0.1s.
These settings will produce a compression of 1:12.
If necessary, increase or decrease the sensitivity (Sens) until you obtain the
desired compression level. Adjust the output level (Out) to regulate the
output volume.
Embellishing (tube compression)
If you are playing arpeggios either with your pick or your finger and you
want to embellish them by producing a smoother, more fluid effect, start
with the following settings:
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Type: vary-mu; Sens: 40.0; Out: 50.0; Attck: 13ms; Rels:1s.
Increase or decrease the sensitivity level according to your guitar. If you
prefer a faster-responding compressor, reduce the release time (Rels).
Long Sustain (limiter)
If you need a long sustain during your solo, start with the following settings:
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Type: limiter; Sens: 60.0; Out: 30.0; Attck: 3ms; Rels: 1.8s.
Adjust the level of compression, by acting on the sensitivity (Sens) accord-
ing to the solo phrase you are going to perform. Remember, when the
sensitivity increases, the compression becomes very aggressive espe-
cially when you are playing multiple strings. In this case, you may want to
increase the Attack time (Attck) until you get the desired sustain, with a
reasonable gain reduction.
Adjust the output level according to the sound you want to produce. Use
the output volume (Out) within a range of 30-70% if you don't need a gain
boost in front of the distortion.
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