TK Audio BC2-ME - Manual (Page 4)

GUITAR SOLO GAIN-RIDING
Similar settings can be used to gain-ride a guitar solo or other solo instruments.
Adjust threshold until about 4 dB of compression is done.
Ratio: 1.5:1 or 2:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 10 or 30 ms
Release: 50 or 100 ms
Blend: Comp
BASS RIDING
Bass guitar can be a pretty tricky animal to harness. Often more coloured compression is used, but due to the
transparent nature of the BC2-ME it can very effectively even out stray notes that are played too loud or too soft
without adding any pumping or distortion. The result is a more coherent bass guitar that still sounds like a bass guitar.
Similar settings can effectively be used on bass synthesizers as well. Adjust the Threshold until 3 to 5dB of
compression is shown by the metering.
Ratio: 10:1
HFP: OFF
ATTACK: 3 ms
Release: 300 ms
Blend: Comp
Parallel compression with the BC2-ME
Parallel compression is a great way of injecting more nerve and energy into a mix or instrument - without affecting the
transients or the overall sound too much. The trick is to make the compressor work pretty hard - around 8 to 16dB on
the meter - and blend the compressed signal with the original sound. To get the best resolution set the Blend knob to
Comp (the fully clock-wise position). Adjust the Make-up knob until the compressed signal sounds equally loud or
slightly louder than the original signal. Check by toggling the Comp In button. Then use the Blend knob to set the
proper amount of parallel compression, usually somewhere between the fully counter-wise position and 12 o'clock.
Always toggle the Comp In button to compare it with the original signal. Use the Straight Mute button to check the
compressed signal without altering the Blend control.
2 BUSS WITH SOFT PUNCH PARALLEL COMPRESSION
There is a great way to add some energy without affecting the overall sound too much using long attack time and auto
release. Adjust the Threshold level until the compression meter shows roughly 8dB of compression.
Ratio: 10:1
HFP: 150Hz
ATTACK: 30 or 60 ms
Release: AUTO
Blend: 9-12 o'clock