TK Audio BC1-S - Manual (Page 5)

SLAMMING DRUM COMPRESSION
To slam the drum bus usually more coloured compression is used, but utilizing the Hard Ratio
setting can render some pretty interesting results. Start by setting the Make-up to 1 o’clock
because a lot of make-up gain will be used. Then adjust the Threshold until 10 to 12 dB of
compression is shown and try a couple of different attack settings. For a little smoother
compression set the release to 100ms. A cool mixing trick is to set the Blend setting to
Straight (meaning no compression) and then slowly turn it clock-wise as the song is
approaching the chorus. It will make the drums go more and more slamming the closer they
get to the chorus adding some excitement to the mix.
Threshold: -5 to -10 dB
Ratio: Hard
HFP: ON
Attack: From UF to 30 ms
Release: 50 ms
Make-up: 12 to 3 o’clock
Blend: Comp
VOCAL RIDING
Lead vocals usually need a bit of volume automation to cut through a dense mix - an important
and time consuming job. Due to its ultra transparent compression the same job can
automatically be done with the BC1-S. The trick is to use a low Ratio and fast release, and
set the Threshold until about 4 dB of compression is done.
Threshold: -5 to -10dB
Ratio: 1.5:1 or 2:1
HFP: ON
Attack: 10 ms
Release: 50 ms
Make-up: 9 o’clock
Blend: Comp
GUITAR SOLO GAIN RIDING
Similar settings can be used to gain ride a guitar solo or other solo instruments.
Threshold: -5 to -10dB
Ratio: 1.5:1 or 2:1
HFP: ON
Attack: 10 or 30 ms
Release: 50 or 100 ms
Make-up: 9 o’clock
Blend: Comp