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M 18 Digital Mixer User’s Manual

BASS

Typical processing of the bass input signal requires both Compressor and Equalizer.

Due the versatility of the M Series Compressor, it can be used on bass for several purposes, from increasing

the average volume – and limiting some pick – to adding some attack and aggressiveness to the overall sound.

All the EQ types are also usable on bass, with excellent results depending on the sound we are looking for.

As for the Drums, we recommend to use the Vintage EQ if you are looking for a solid and precise sound. The

Standard EQ is as always a good choice for a neutral and surgical approach to the sound. The Smooth EQ,

thanks to its unique curves, is perfect if you are aiming at a super thick sound avoiding tedious resonance in

the mid-low range.

COMP

HPF: OFF > 40Hz

Presence: 60Hz>100Hz

Body: 100Hz > 150Hz

Resonance: 180Hz >250Hz

Presence: 1KHz>3KHz

Attack: Med

Slow

Release: Med

Ratio: 4:1>8:1

TIP: The Bass’s extra Low frequencies could be critical in the overall sound of the mix. It is strongly suggested

to check the extra low frequencies of the kick drum as well, to avoid overlap of the boost of some extra low

frequencies. Again, the HPF is a great and simple tool to focus the low range.

Example: If you bass sound has a big presence below the 50Hz maybe it could be a good idea to check how it

sounds in the mix cutting the frequencies below 50 Hz on the kick drum.

KEYBOARDS

The Equalizer is generally the most used processor on keyboards. Compressor is sometimes used to increase

the attack (on the piano for example) and rarely to limit the dynamic range.

All the M Series equalizers can be used with great results; each one, with its own character, is able to tailor

the sound in a very pleasant way. The Smooth EQ can be a great choice to gentle sculpt the sounds increasing

the focus and cutting easily at the same time some unwanted frequencies which usually cause some

congestions in the mid-low and mid-hi range. As always, also on keyboards the HPF is the perfect tool to cut

some not unuseful frequencies and immediately clean the mix allowing also to place the keyboard at an

highter level in the mix.

Here are some suggested frequency ranges to be considered when approaching keyboard equalization:

HPF: OFF >

400Hz

Body: 100Hz > 200Hz

Resonance: 180Hz >500Hz

Presence: 1KHz>3KHz

Attack: 2KHz>8KHz

Definition: 5KHz>12KHz