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through. This is in stark contrast to modern VCA compressor/limiters where
designers latched onto the idea that a compressor should be entirely linear
in its compression characteristic (regardless of the sound produced) and
thought it 'sensible' to combine the functions of compressor and limiter to
'stonewall' any and all signals above a certain level.
The musical effect is that VCA compressors sound muddy and flat, while
the historic compressors sound lively and retain sparkle.
But all compressors change the sound to some extent. The JOEMEEK
Studio Channel compressor adds 'punch' and 'bite' without the dull
muddiness of all others.
USING THE COMPRESSOR
A compressor IN/OUT switch is fitted. When this switch is pressed the blue
LED indicator alongside the switch is activated.
To USE the compressor, set the COMPRESSION control to somewhere
near full up.
Set SLOPE to number 4.
Set ATTACK to minimum (full anticlock) you can increase this setting to
achieve more interesting compression effects.
Set RELEASE to halfway the release control at this setting will make the
compressor act to moderately control the gain, at higher the settings,
sudden loud noises will cause the signal to remain compressed for longer
thereby restricting the gain more.
Switch the VU meter to 'COMP. METER' (switch out). - Don't forget to turn
up the output volume control too.
If there is sufficient audio signal from the input amplifiers, the meter will start
to indicate compression by the needle moving downwards.
The compressor should now be working and ears can take over the
adjustments.
The amount of compression in use can be seen from the VU meter; but also
a flickering red LED is fitted to show the depth of compression;- this is
particularly useful during a busy session!
VC1QCS Studio Channel - User's guide
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