80 Libraries
01V96i—Reference Manual
The following table lists the preset memories in the Compressor library:
No. Preset Name Type Description
1Comp COMP Compressor for reducing the overall volume level. Use it on the stereo output during
mixdown, or with paired Input or Output Channels.
2Expand EXPAND Expander template.
3Compander (H) COMPAND-H Hard-kneed compressor template.
4Compander (S) COMPAND-S Soft-kneed compressor template.
5A. Dr. BD COMP Compressor for use with acoustic bass drum.
6A. Dr. BD COM PAND-H Har d-kneed compander for use with acoustic bass drum.
7A. Dr. SN COMP Compressor for use with acoustic snare drum.
8A. Dr. SN EXPAND Expander for use with acoustic snare drum.
9A. Dr. SN COMPAND-S Soft-kneed compander for use with acoustic snare drum.
10 A. Dr. Tom EXPAND Expander for use with acoustic tom toms, which automatically reduces the volume
when the tom toms are not played, improving mic separation.
11 A. Dr. OverTop COMPAND-S
Soft-kneed compander for emphasizing the attack and ambience of cymbals recorded
with overhead mics. It automatically reduces the volume when the cymbals are not
played, improving mic separation.
12 E. B. Finger COMP Compressor for leveling the attack and volume of a finger-picked electric bass guitar.
13 E. B. Slap COMP Compressor for leveling the attack and volume of a slapped electric bass guitar.
14 Syn. Bass COMP Com pressor for controlling or emphasizing the level of a synth bass.
15 Piano1 COMP Compressor for brightening the tonal color of a piano.
16 Piano2 COMP A variation on preset 15, using a deep threshold to change the overall attack and level.
17 E. Guitar COMP Compressor for electric guitar “cutting” or arpeggio-style backing. The sound color
can be varied by playing different styles.
18 A. Guitar COMP Compressor for acoustic guitar “stroke” or arpeggio-style backing.
19 Strings1 COMP Compressor for use with strings.
20 Strings2 COMP A variation on preset 19, intended for violas or cellos.
21 Strings3 COMP A variation on preset 20, intended for string instruments with a very low range, such as
cellos or contrabass.
22 BrassSection COMP Compressor for brass sounds with a fast and strong attack.
23 Syn. Pad COMP Compressor for musical instruments that feature gentle sounds which, depending on
the tones, could diffuse, such as synth pad. Intended to prevent diffusion of the sound.
24 SamplingPerc COMPAND-S Compressor for making sampled percussion sound like real acoustic percussion.
25 Sampling BD COMP A variation on preset 24, intended for sampled bass drum sounds.
26 Sampling SN COMP A variation on preset 25, intended for sampled snare drum sounds.
27 Hip Comp COMPAND-S A variation on preset 26, intended for sampled loops and phrases.
28 Solo Vocal1 COMP Compressor for use with main v ocals.
29 Solo Vocal2 COMP A variation on preset 28.
30 Chorus COMP A variation on preset 28, intended for choruses.
31 Click Erase EXPAND Expander for removing a click track that may bleed through from a musician’s head-
phones.
32 Announcer COMPAND-H Hard-kneed compander for reducing the level of the music when an announcer speaks.
33 Limiter1 COMPAND-S A soft-kneed compander with a slow release.
34 Limiter2 COMP A “peak-stop” compressor.
35 Total C omp1 COMP Compressor for reducing the overall volume level. Use it on the stereo output during
mixdown, or with paired Input or Output Channels.
36 Total C omp2 COMP A variation on preset 35, but with more compression.