Compressor Setting Tips

KICK

Attack 10 ms or longer / Release 175-225 ms / Ratio 4:1 to 8:1

SNARE

Attack 5-10 ms / Release 150 ms / Ratio 4:1-6:1

TOMS

Basically, start same as snare

ELECTRIC BASS

Attack 8-20 ms / Release 250-500 ms / Ratio 4:1 to 6:1

DOUBLE BASS

Attack 50 ms / Release 250-500 ms / Ratio 4:1 to 6:1

ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Attack 15-25 ms / Release 500 ms / Ratio 4:1 to 8:1

ELECTRIC GUITAR

Attack 10-50 ms / Release 400-600 ms / Ratio 4:1 to 8:1

VOCALS

Attack fast as possible / Release 500 ms / Ratio 4:1 to 8:1