Tascam 2488neo Library of mastering compressor presets

15 − Appendix
TASCAM 2488neo 103
Multiband compress
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Preset name Description
Basic CD Mastering Good for basic CD mastering
POP Makes the sound quality more showy, bringing out low freq uencies and especially
emphasizing high frequencies
POP Rock1 While making the sound quality more show y, this also brings out mid-range frequencies
POP Rock2 Applies even more compression than the “POP Roc k1” setting
Rock1 Brings out a full low end suitable for rock
Rock2 Emphasizes low and high frequencies even more th an “Rock1” for a sound that stands
out
Classic Smooth compression suitable for classic al music
Dance Suitable for dance music, this preset emphasize s very high and very low frequencies
R&B HipHop Good for R&B and hip-hop, this puts strong compression on hig h frequencies and adds
punch to low frequencies
Comp x 3 Flat Flat setting
Single band compressor
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Preset name Description
Basic Comp Basic setting for evening out the leve l
Basic Limit Basic limiter setting
Hard Comp Results in fairly deep compression
Hard Limit Deep limiter setting
Comp x 1 Flat Flat setting
The gain settings are effective at increasi ng sound pressure
for master tracks with a maximum level of -3 to -6 dB (2–3
marks below 0 dB on the stereo meter).
If using the compressor causes the sound to become dis-
torted, lower the gain of each band or mix it down again
so that the maximum level is around -3 to -6 dB. By doing
this, you can effectively raise sound pressure with a good
balance.
Library of mastering compressor presets
15 − Appendix