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Turning on the Detector High-pass (Det) can stop P’s and
breaths from “popping” the compression.
Bass - 4:1 or 6:1, turn attack to 10ms, release .2s. The SAT
mode sounds great on bass, but caution should be used
during recording/tracking. You cannot un-distort. Use fast
attack and release times to keep "clacks" from pumping (the
bad kind) and add “Growl” to bass. Also, try "Opto" mode.
Elec. Guitar - A wide range of settings can be used. To get
rid of edgy attacks on Clean parts, use quick attack, medium
release, and try SAT which can also “soften”. Try the 1176
setting suggestions.
Acoustic guitar - We've been told by a couple of engineers
that the PUMP is simply marvelous sounding on acoustic
guitar. Try 6:1, In 7, ATT 3ms, REL .2s, Out 7. The fast attack
will give you a "glassy" full sound since the pick noise will be
attenuated and the sustain lengthened. Turn up the AtMod
knob or slow Attack to bring back some of the pick attack. The
Detector High-pass (Det) may help if you hear annoying
pumping.
Piano/Keys - Start with quick attack (.2ms – 6ms) and
medium release (.2s - .3s). Acoustic pianos often need less
attack to fit into a mix, but there are millions of exceptions.
Bruce Hornsby-ish pianos are often real or samples of real
pianos with medium attack and medium release, getting that
"bite" followed by sustained body. Also try attack 5, REL 5.
Opto Release can be very natural
sounding in a track. A solo Piano often needs different
treatment (less compression often).
Drums - Start by keeping the attack over 3ms to keep
transients. Play with the release to get more or less "in your
face" sounds. Because of the wide range of attack, the PUMP
puts the drum "percussiveness" much more into the
engineer's control than the older, classic units.
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