Table 1: Presets.
Number
Preset Title
Typical Applications
1
Vocal 1
Light, subtle compression for softer vocal
performances. Soft knee, fast attack and release.
2
Vocal 2
Medium compression for more obvious control. Soft
knee, fast attack and slow release.
3
Vocal 3
Hard compression for powerful performances. Hard
knee, fast attack and slow release.
4
Keyboards
Designed for synth pads, strings etc. Soft knee, slow
attack and release.
5
Bass 1
Medium compression for electric, acoustic and synth
basses. Soft knee, slow attack and release.
6
Bass 2
Harder compression for electric, acoustic and synth
basses. Soft knee, slow attack and release.
7
Acoustic Guitar
Soft knee, fast attack and fast release.
8
Electric Guitar 1 Medium compression for recorded or DI’d guitars.
Soft knee, fast attack and release.
9
Electric Guitar 2 Harder compression for recorded or DI’d guitars.
Hard knee, fast attack and release.
10
Snare Drum
For tight control of snares. Hard knee, fast attack and
release.
11
Kick Drum
For tight control of kick drums. Hard knee, fast attack
and release.
12
Kit
Ideal for compressing stereo acoustic drum kits, drum
machines and sampler drum loops. Soft knee, fast
attack and release.
13
Mix 1
Lighter compression suitable for pop mixes. Soft
knee, fast attack and release.
14
Mix 2
Medium compression suitable for rock mixes. Soft
knee, fast attack and slow release.
15
Mix 3
Heavy compression suitable for dance mixes. Hard
knee, fast attack and slow release.
4.8
Threshold.
The FAT 1 functions by reducing the gain of the signal when it rises above a certain level,
known as the Threshold. Any signal below the Threshold passes through the unit unaffected,
while signals above the Threshold have their gain reduced (and are thus ‘compressed’).
