Style 1
Jazz/Crisp Brush
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-22 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (10 ms)
Release:Medium (120 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:2–5 dB
Gentle compression for nuanced jazz brush work. Light gain reduction for texture.
Gate
Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:30 ms
Reduces bleed while preserving brush texture.
EQ
Mid:-2 dB at 800 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+2 dB at 10 kHz (air)
Low Cut:80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+2 dB at 150 Hz (warmth)
High Mid:+3 dB at 4 kHz (clarity)
Enhances crispness and texture for jazz snare.
Style 2
Pop/Fat Snare
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:5:1
Attack:Fast (3 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB
Tightens dynamics for a fat, modern pop snare. Moderate gain reduction for fullness.
Gate
Threshold:-38 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Keeps snare hits clean and isolated.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 500 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High:+3 dB at 7 kHz (crispness)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+4 dB at 250 Hz (fatness)
High Mid:+4 dB at 2 kHz (snap)
Creates a full, punchy snare for pop productions.
Style 3
Rock/Punchy Crack
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-18 dB
Ratio:6:1
Attack:Medium (5 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:6–10 dB
Enhances punch and crack for a powerful rock snare. Heavy gain reduction for impact.
Gate
Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Eliminates bleed for a clean, punchy hit.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 600 Hz (reduce boxiness)
High:+3 dB at 8 kHz (crispness)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+4 dB at 200 Hz (body)
High Mid:+4 dB at 3 kHz (snap)
Delivers a sharp, powerful snare for rock.