Style 1
Ambient/Washy Pads
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-25 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Slow (20–30 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:30 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:1–4 dB
Smooths dynamics for lush, ambient synth pads. Light gain reduction for sustain.
Gate
Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:50 ms
Reduces noise while preserving pad sustain.
EQ
Mid:-2 dB at 600 Hz (reduce clutter)
High:+2 dB at 14 kHz (air)
Low Cut:100 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 250 Hz (warmth)
High Mid:+2 dB at 4 kHz (clarity)
Creates a smooth, atmospheric pad sound.
Style 2
EDM/Punchy Leads
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:6:1
Attack:Fast (2 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Gain:4–6 dB
Target GR:4–8 dB
Tightens transients for bold, cutting EDM leads. Moderate gain reduction for punch.
Gate
Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.1 ms)
Release:Fast (50 ms)
Hold:10 ms
Eliminates noise for clean, punchy synth lines.
EQ
Mid:-4 dB at 800 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+3 dB at 12 kHz (brilliance)
Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+3 dB at 200 Hz (weight)
High Mid:+4 dB at 5 kHz (presence)
Ensures synth leads are sharp and prominent in EDM mixes.
Style 3
Funk/Plucky Synths
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-22 dB
Ratio:4:1
Attack:Fast (5 ms)
Release:Medium (80 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:3–6 dB
Enhances pluckiness for rhythmic funk synths. Moderate gain reduction for definition.
Gate
Threshold:-38 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Keeps plucky synths clean and defined.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 800 Hz (reduce harshness)
High:+2 dB at 10 kHz (crispness)
Low Cut:120 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Low Mid:+2 dB at 200 Hz (body)
High Mid:+4 dB at 3 kHz (snap)
Highlights the rhythmic bite of funk synths.