PRESONUS STUDIOLIVE 16.4.2 - V1.12 User Manual page 108

5 Tutorials
5.3 A Brief Tutorial on Dynamics Processing
General Compressing Setting
5.3.4
Suggestions
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
-4.4 dB
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
-6.3 dB
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
-0.1 dB
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
-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
Ratio Attack
2.6:1 45.7 ms
Ratio Attack
3.4:1 188 ms
Ratio Attack
2.4:1 26 ms
Ratio Attack
1.9:1 108 ms
Ratio Attack
1.8:1 0.002 ms
Ratio Attack
2.5:1 1.8 ms
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Release
189 ms
Release
400 ms
Release
193 ms
Release
112 ms
Release
85 ms
Release
50 ms