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6 The Fat Channel
6.8 Fat Channel Screens
StudioLive™ Series III
Owner’s Manual
6.8.4 Compressor Overview Screens
Pressing the Comp button in the Fat Channel gives you access to the Compressor
parameters for the selected channel or mix. A compressor is a dynamics processor
that reduces the dynamic range of a signal by attenuating it by a set ratio when it
exceeds a defined threshold.
This lets you tame transients in a signal and increase its overall level (if desired). It also
lessens the risk of peaking and the resulting distortion. Compressing a signal and
raising its level also lets you accentuate subtle details (such as room reverberation or
ghost notes) which might otherwise go unheard.
The Fat Channel gives you the following distinct compressor plug-in models to
choose from, each with its own set of controls and its own behavior.
• Standard Compressor. A clean and full-featured compressor that offers
transparent dynamic range reduction.
• Tube Leveling Amplifier. A model of a tube-based optoelectronic compressor,
with simple, quick controls and a classic tonal character.
• Class-A FET Leveling Amplifier. A model of a Class-A FET-based compressor, with
an aggressive, punchy tonal character.
In addition to the three plug-in models that come with your StudioLive mixer,
the following additional compressor models are available for purchase from
shop.presonus.com:
• Brit Comp. Capturing the unique sound of a twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier
design, the Brit Comp is ideal for taming piano dynamics or adding punch to
drums and percussion. Included in the Classic Studio Bundle.
• Classic Compressor. The smooth character of this compressor allows you to
create transparent or extreme color changes to your audio, making it a workhorse
for just about any application. Included in the Vintage Channel Strips Bundle.
• Comp 160 Compressor. With simple controls, yet capable of extreme
compression traits, the Comp 160 provides VCA character with a personality all
its own. Try it on drums—you’ll be glad you did! Included in the Modern Classics
Bundle.
• Everest C100A Compressor. Based on a classic design focused on gentle, natural-
sounding gain reduction, the Everest C100A helps control dynamics while still
letting the signal breathe. Included in the Modern Classics Bundle.
• FC-670 Compressor. This model of an iconic compressor/limiter of the 1950s
imparts an unmistakable silky warmth on just about any signal. Included in the
Classic Studio Bundle.
• RC-500 Compressor. FET-based compressors such as the one in the PreSonus
RC 500 use transistors to emulate a triode tube’s operation and sound. Modeled
after PreSonus’ RC500 signature FET compressor, this plug-in provides an ultra-fast
attack time and repeatable performance. Included in the free PreSonus Bundle.
• Tube P1B Compressor. In general, the response time of optical compressors
tends to soften the attack and release, which can smooth out uneven volume
fluctuations. Emulating an all-tube, optical design, the Tube P1B compressor
delivers musicality, preserving the clarity of the signal even at the most extreme
settings. Included in the Vintage Channel Strips Bundle.
• VT-1 Compressor. Stunning high-end sound and incredible versatility are
hallmarks of PreSonus’ VT-1, which is modeled after a popular vacuum tube
channel strip’s FET compressor. The VT-1 provides fast attack and repeatable
performance with a fully variable ratio. Included in the free PreSonus Bundle.
More information on installing and using plug-in models can be found in the
PreSonus StudioLive Fat Channel Plug-ins Addendum. Once a plug-in has been
installed on your StudioLive, it will be available from the drop-down list on the Touch
Display.
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