8 - Library functions—Preset library entries
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8.3.2 Dynamics processor presets
The titles of these dynamics processor preset settings
are intended to give an idea of the kind of signal for
which they have been designed. However, this is only
a guide, and you should experiment with these set-
tings, and variations of these settings, in different
contexts in order to discover the best sounds for your
purposes.
12
Cello & C.Bass
For the lower instruments in a string enseble
13
Brass
For brass sections
14
Piano
Acoustic piano setting—starting point for experimentation
15
Pad fits to VOX
For “pad” sounds to match vocals
16
Vocal 1
Vocal EQ starting points
17
Vocal 2
18
Hum Cancel
Elimination of AC (mains) noise
19
Radio Voice
“Squawk-box” vocal setting
Number
Title
Comment
Number
Title
Comment
00
Sample Snare
Sampled snare drum setting
01
Slap Bass
Suitable for slap bass sounds
02
Wood Bass
Suitable for upright plucked double bass
03
Synth. Bass 1
For synth bass sounds
04
Synth. Bass 2
05
Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitar compression
06
Ele. Guitar 1
For electric guitars
07
Ele. Guitar 2
08
Ele. Guitar 3
09
Brass
For brass sections
10
Vocal 1
For vocals
11
Vocal 2
12
Total Comp 1
Overall “blanket” compression settings
13
Total Comp 2
14
Total Comp 3
15
Post Pro.1
Useful in post-production work
16
Post Pro.2
17
Noise Gate 1
Noise gate settings
18
Noise Gate 2
19
Narration
Useful setting when recording narrations