Compression inquirery

just a general question here. what compressor setting gives you the best sound you desire?

u are going to get different opinions, but check these out.... some i found online a while ago.....

USEFUL COMPRESSOR SETTINGS
SOURCE ATTACK RELEASE RATIO HARD/SOFT GAIN RED
Vocal Fast 0.5s/Auto 2:1 - 8:1 Soft 3 - 8dB
Rock vocal Fast 0.3s 4:1 - 10:1 Hard 5 - 15dB
Acc guitar 5 - 10ms 0.5s/Auto 5 - 10:1 Soft/Hard 5 - 12dB
Elec guitar 2 - 5ms 0.5s/Auto 8:1 Hard 5 - 15dB
Kick and snare 1 - 5ms 0.2s/Auto 5 - 10:1 Hard 5 - 15 dB
Bass 2 - 10ms 0.5s/Auto 4 - 12:1 Hard 5 - 15dB
Brass 1 - 5ms 0.3s/Auto 6 - 15:1 Hard 8 - 15dB
Mixes Fast 0.4s/Auto 2 - 6:1 Soft 2 - 10dB (Stereo Link On)
General Fast 0.5s/Auto 5:1 Soft 10dB


Published in SOS April 1996

good biz thanx. i was curious because i know to each producer and beatsmiff clarity is everything.

a generaly good rule is one for percussive sounds (kicks, snares etc) that is to have a slightly slower attack, around 40 - 60 ms, so you capture the attack transient of the drum sound and preserve the 'impact' of it!!! you can also do this for other percussive sounds like slap bass!

f*ck with your compressor settings untill you hear your kick or snare it 'knock', you should know when youve got it rite! and remember not to over compress your drums unless youve got a a nice compressor with alot of character!! theyle sound unnatural!

a generaly good rule is one for percussive sounds (kicks, snares etc) that is to have a slightly slower attack, around 40 - 60 ms, so you capture the attack transient of the drum sound and preserve the 'impact' of it!!! you can also do this for other percussive sounds like slap bass!

f*ck with your compressor settings untill you hear your kick or snare it 'knock', you should know when youve got it rite! and remember not to over compress your drums unless youve got a a nice compressor with alot of character!! theyle sound unnatural!

cool beanz thanx4 that info