Tweaking Tips
We didn't want to include too much of the standard “this is how a compressor work” theory,
but rather focus on the parts that make this plug-in special. Here are our favorite tweaks.
I want distortion!
There are two types of distortion in a compressor like this, first we have the input and
output stage distortion and second the (frequency dependent) distortion caused by the
compressing. To get the first type of distortion, just increase the Input until you get enough
distortion. You can even have Ratio set to 1 : 1 (= no compression). The other type of
distortion is usually caused by a fast attack and release time. If you set Ratio on A L L and
Release on F A S T , you'll get the fastest release time possible. Try the “Distortion” presets.
The compressor isn't fast enough
If you find that the Attack time isn't fast enough (doesn't squash all the transients),
increase the Lookahead until you're satisfied.
The compressor is too fast
The Attack times get slower if Ratio is set on A L L , so in order to get a late attack set Ratio
on A L L . If you want to increase the transients but compress the rest of the signal, use the
“all buttons in” mode. Try the “Transient” presets.
It makes crackling sounds on the transients
This is because of the extremely fast attack time. First you can slow down the Attack times
so that the gain reduction becomes not as abrupt as it was. To compensate for the slower
Attack time, increase the Lookahead.
All the energy and attack of each note disappears
It is a fast compressor and chances are that it will compress fast transients (yeah?). That's
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