Hi guys,
after initially putting my rig together in 2015, I haven't really touched any of the controls.
Now back to creating new sounds for a new band...
One thing I still strongly dislike about the Kemper is dialling compressors
I know how to dial studio compressors and of course it's even easier with a CS-3.
I keep going back to the manual to try to figure out what the knobs do...
From the manual.
Squash
This gives you control over the dynamic behavior of the compression. At the center position the compressor will work as you expect. When you turn “Squash” towards zero, the compressor will emphasize the first phase of the strings’ decay, resulting in less squash. When you turn it more to the right, the first phase of the strings´ decay gets squashed, and the volume sags. You will notice that the compressor recovers from squashing when you let the strings decay further - even boosting the sound a little, compared to when you hit the strings. Now, the compressor becomes noticeable!
“Squash” does not change the compression ratio, as this is always infinite on vintage stomp compressors.
WHAT happens left of center (negative values) and right of center (positive values)?
Please explain how I can move from center towards zero?!?!
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At the center position the compressor will work as you expect. When you turn “Squash” towards zero, the compressor will emphasize the first phase of the strings’ decay, resulting in less squash."
The manual does not say what happens left of center....
I wish there were normal, traditional controls instead of these i-controls
perhaps even an opto and VCA mode
At the very least the manual should be more clear what part of the envelope gets compressed at which setting, imho