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5.2.3  Compression Setting Suggestions

The following are the compression presets that were used in 

the PreSonus BlueMax. We have included them as a jumping-

off point for setting up compression in Studio One Artist.

Soft. This is an easy compression with a low ratio setting for ballads, allowing a wider 

dynamic range. It’s good for live use. This setting helps the vocal “sit in the track.”

Medium. This setting has more limiting than the Soft compression setting, 

producing a narrower dynamic range. It moves the vocal more up front in the mix.

Screamer. This setting is for loud vocals. It is a fairly hard compression setting for 

a vocalist who is on and off the microphone a lot. It puts the voice “in your face.”

Snare/Kick. This setting allows the first transient through and compresses 

the rest of the signal, giving a hard “snap” up front and a longer release.

Left/Right (Stereo) Overheads. The low ratio and threshold in this 

setting gives a “fat” contour to even out the sound from overhead 

drum mics. Low end is increased, and the overall sound is more 

present and less ambient. You get more “boom” and less “room.”

Electric Bass. The fast attack and slow release in this setting will tighten 

up the electric bass and give you control for a more consistent level.

Acoustic Guitar. This setting accentuates the attack of the 

acoustic guitar and helps maintain an even signal level, keeping 

the acoustic guitar from disappearing in the track.

Electric Guitar. This is a setting for “crunch” electric rhythm 

guitar. A slow attack helps to get the electric rhythm guitar “up 

close and personal” and gives punch to your crunch.