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Acoustic Guitar
3 style variations available
Professional live sound settings for Acoustic Guitar
Style 1
Country/Twangy Punch
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-18 dB
Ratio:5:1
Attack:Fast (5 ms)
Release:Fast (80 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB
Tightens dynamics for a punchy country guitar. Moderate gain reduction for attack.
Gate
Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Reduces noise while preserving attack.
EQ
Mid:-4 dB at 800 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High:+3 dB at 8 kHz (crispness)
Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 250 Hz (body)
High Mid:+4 dB at 3 kHz (twang)
Emphasizes twang and punch for country guitar.
Style 2
Folk/Natural
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-22 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (15 ms)
Release:Medium (120 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:2–5 dB
Preserves natural dynamics for fingerpicked folk guitar. Light gain reduction for transparency.
Gate
Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:30 ms
Reduces ambient noise in acoustic settings.
EQ
Mid:-2 dB at 800 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High:+2 dB at 12 kHz (sparkle)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 150 Hz (body)
High Mid:+2 dB at 3 kHz (clarity)
Enhances the natural tone of acoustic guitar.
Style 3
Pop/Bright Strumming
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:4:1
Attack:Medium (10 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:3–6 dB
Evens out strumming for a polished pop sound. Moderate gain reduction for consistency.
Gate
Threshold:-38 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (150 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Minimizes bleed in lively pop mixes.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 600 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+3 dB at 10 kHz (brightness)
Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+2 dB at 200 Hz (warmth)
High Mid:+4 dB at 4 kHz (presence)
Brightens strumming for a lively pop acoustic sound.