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01V96i—Reference Manual
The following table lists the preset memories in the Compressor library:
No.
Preset Name
Type
Description
1
Comp
COMP
Compressor for reducing the overall volume level. Use it on the stereo output during
mixdown, or with paired Input or Output Channels.
2
Expand
EXPAND
Expander template.
3
Compander (H)
COMPAND-H
Hard-kneed compressor template.
4
Compander (S)
COMPAND-S
Soft-kneed compressor template.
5
A. Dr. BD
COMP
Compressor for use with acoustic bass drum.
6
A. Dr. BD
COMPAND-H
Hard-kneed compander for use with acoustic bass drum.
7
A. Dr. SN
COMP
Compressor for use with acoustic snare drum.
8
A. Dr. SN
EXPAND
Expander for use with acoustic snare drum.
9
A. Dr. SN
COMPAND-S
Soft-kneed compander for use with acoustic snare drum.
10
A. Dr. Tom
EXPAND
Expander for use with acoustic tom toms, which automatically reduces the volume
when the tom toms are not played, improving mic separation.
11
A. Dr. OverTop
COMPAND-S
Soft-kneed compander for emphasizing the attack and ambience of cymbals recorded
with overhead mics. It automatically reduces the volume when the cymbals are not
played, improving mic separation.
12
E. B. Finger
COMP
Compressor for leveling the attack and volume of a finger-picked electric bass guitar.
13
E. B. Slap
COMP
Compressor for leveling the attack and volume of a slapped electric bass guitar.
14
Syn. Bass
COMP
Compressor for controlling or emphasizing the level of a synth bass.
15
Piano1
COMP
Compressor for brightening the tonal color of a piano.
16
Piano2
COMP
A variation on preset 15, using a deep threshold to change the overall attack and level.
17
E. Guitar
COMP
Compressor for electric guitar “cutting” or arpeggio-style backing. The sound color
can be varied by playing different styles.
18
A. Guitar
COMP
Compressor for acoustic guitar “stroke” or arpeggio-style backing.
19
Strings1
COMP
Compressor for use with strings.
20
Strings2
COMP
A variation on preset 19, intended for violas or cellos.
21
Strings3
COMP
A variation on preset 20, intended for string instruments with a very low range, such as
cellos or contrabass.
22
BrassSection
COMP
Compressor for brass sounds with a fast and strong attack.
23
Syn. Pad
COMP
Compressor for musical instruments that feature gentle sounds which, depending on
the tones, could diffuse, such as synth pad. Intended to prevent diffusion of the sound.
24
SamplingPerc
COMPAND-S
Compressor for making sampled percussion sound like real acoustic percussion.
25
Sampling BD
COMP
A variation on preset 24, intended for sampled bass drum sounds.
26
Sampling SN
COMP
A variation on preset 25, intended for sampled snare drum sounds.
27
Hip Comp
COMPAND-S
A variation on preset 26, intended for sampled loops and phrases.
28
Solo Vocal1
COMP
Compressor for use with main vocals.
29
Solo Vocal2
COMP
A variation on preset 28.
30
Chorus
COMP
A variation on preset 28, intended for choruses.
31
Click Erase
EXPAND
Expander for removing a click track that may bleed through from a musician’s head-
phones.
32
Announcer
COMPAND-H
Hard-kneed compander for reducing the level of the music when an announcer speaks.
33
Limiter1
COMPAND-S
A soft-kneed compander with a slow release.
34
Limiter2
COMP
A “peak-stop” compressor.
35
Total Comp1
COMP
Compressor for reducing the overall volume level. Use it on the stereo output during
mixdown, or with paired Input or Output Channels.
36
Total Comp2
COMP
A variation on preset 35, but with more compression.