Manual

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4.10 Table 1: Presets.
Number Preset Title Typical Applications
1 Whisper Vox Subtle compression for softer vocal performances. Soft knee, fast attack
and release.
2 Pop Vox Medium compression for more obvious control. Soft knee, fast attack and
slow release.
3 Rock Vox Hard compression for powerful performances. Hard knee, fast attack and
slow release.
4 Scream Vox Even heavier settings for when your local rap metal band do their vocal
takes. Hard knee, fast attack and release.
5 Keys Medium compression for keyboards especially synth pads. Soft knee, slow
attack and release.
6 Bass 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 Medium compression for recorded or DI’d guitars. Soft knee, fast attack
and release.
9 Snare For tight control of snares. Hard knee, fast attack and release.
10 Kick For tight control of kick drums. Hard knee, slow attack and release.
11 Loop Ideal for compressing stereo acoustic drum kits, drum machines and
sampler drum loops. Soft knee, fast attack and release.
12 Pop Mix Lighter compression suitable for light pop, jazz or classical mixes. Soft
knee, fast attack and release.
13 Rock Mix Medium compression suitable for rock mixes. Soft knee, fast attack and
slow release.
14 Dance Mix Heavy compression suitable for dance mixes. Hard knee, fast attack and
slow release.
15 Slam Mix Even heavier compression for maximum-level, minimum- dynamics mixes.
Fast attack and slow release.
16 Manual For your own set-ups, using the compressor controls.
4.11 Threshold.
The 5060’s compressor 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’).
The 5060 has a variable Threshold control, adjustable between +10dBu and -20dBu. Unlike some compressors, the Threshold
control on the 5060 starts at a ‘plus’ value in the counter-clockwise position, and decreases to a ‘minus’ value as you rotate
the control clockwise. The reason for this is as you turn the Threshold control on the 5060 `clockwise (i.e. towards the
negative region) then the degree of compression will increase. We think this is logical, whereas the common method of
turning the control ‘down’ to achieve more compression is not - but beware, some other compressors may work in this way!
The Threshold control is only active when the Program control is set to Manual mode. In all of the Preset modes it is
disabled and the Threshold value is fixed internally.