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STARTING PRESETS

MIX BUS

The main purpose of the BC1-S is to act as a bus compressor and it does it very well.

AUTO RELEASE MAGIC

One of the true unique features of the BC1-S is the auto release setting and it’s ability to glue

the mix together. The auto release is a good starting point when setting up the compressor for

2 bus duty. Adjust the Threshold until 2 to 3 dB of compression is shown by the meter. It’s all it

takes to glue the mix together.

Threshold: ±0 dB

Ratio: 1.5:1, 2:1 or 4:1

HFP: ON

Attack: 10 ms

Release: Auto

Make-up: 8 o’clock

Blend: Comp

POP MIX COMPRESSION

For more obvious compression a fast release should be used. Adjust the Threshold until it

shows about 3 to 4 dB of compression on the loudest parts of the song.

Threshold: ±0 dB

Ratio: 4:1

HFP: ON

Attack: 10 ms

Release: 100 or 300 ms

Make-up: 9 o’clock

Blend: Comp

SLAMMING 2 BUS COMPRESSION

Depending on the source material sometimes the compression can effectively slam the mix. It

usually works for electronic music with fast transients that need to be tamed. The result can be

a bit fatiguing but it sure can inject energy when needed rendering a super processed mix.

Threshold: 5 dB

Ratio: Hard

HFP: ON

Attack: 3 ms

Release: 50 ms

Make-up: 9 to 10 o’clock

Blend: Comp

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