Little Devil Compressor Manual

Little Devil Compressor - Designed by Wade Chandler Goeke
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COMPATIBILTYThe Little Devil Compressor is tested and proven to have no start up or power errors in these racksAPI 500v 10-slot with L200 PSU
API 500-6B Lunchbox
API 500-6B HC “new version” Lunchbox
BAE 11-slot with power one supply
BAE 6-slot portable with power one supply
BAE 6-slot with Avedis designed supply
Emperical Labs 2-slot (awesome rack and worth the money!)
A-Designs 2-slot
Purple Sweet 10
As of the release of this product we have not yet tested with the Radial Workhorse.
POWER SUPPLY RECOMMENDATIONSWith ANY 500 modules (not just the Devils) we recommend using a rack with external supply. We feel a
power supply in such close proximity to the right hand slots of the rack can cause hum and noise floor
issues with many modules by many manufacturers. For this reason we mainly recommend the API 500v
rack with external L200 supply and the BAE 11-slot with external supply.
NOTES on BAE racksWe recommend adding a wire from Earth to power supply common on all BAE racks. In many cases hum
can be avoided and Earth to common is standard procedure on most electronic equipment.
FULL
BYPASS
IN
3
4
2
5
1
6
3
4
INPUT
2
MIX 1
5
6
with 12 ‘o clock being 50% of each. It’s recommended starting with the all
GERM
CURVE
ZENER
LOW
HI RATIO
MED
OUTPUT
3
4
2
5
1
6
RELEASE
FAST
SLOW
MED
60
90
150
30
OUT
300
SIDECHAIN
3
ATTACK
4
2
5
1
6
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3
4
GERM
2
5
CURVE
ZENER
3
1
4
INPUT
MIX2
OUTPUT
3
5
4
6
LOW
2
5
HI RATIO
MED
1
6
RELEASE
FAST
60
30
90
150
OUT
SLOW
300
MED
3
2
SIDECHAIN
4 ATTACK
FULL
BYPASS
5
IN
1
6
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EXAMPLE SETTINGs - Set all controls to the HOT zones. Controls left unmarked choose any
setting. On most examples you can still adjust the Mix or switch in the Sidechain for variation.
3
4
3
3
4
GERM
2
5
CURVE
2
5
1
3
6
1
INPUT
MIX2
OUTPUT
3
OUTPUT
3
6
1
3
6
2
5
1
6
60
4
SLOW
5
150
300
1
SLOW
2
SIDECHAIN
3
300
2
5
1
60
6
2
SLOW
SIDECHAIN
3
300
4 ATTACK
5
1
60
6
4
5
4
6
1
LOW
2
5
HI RATIO
150
300
OUT
SLOW
MED
90
30
1
3
60
6
RELEASE
FAST
90
150
30
OUT
SLOW
300
MED
4 ATTACK
SIDECHAIN
3
4 ATTACK
FULL
BYPASS
2
5
SIDECHAIN
FULL
BYPASS
2
5
5
IN
IN
1
3
HI RATIO
FULL
BYPASS
6
OUTPUT
6
1
3
6
MIX2
5
4
RELEASE
FAST
SIDECHAIN
IN
1
1
MED
2
5
IN
4
MED
150
OUT
CURVE
ZENER
INPUT
2
90
30
5
LOW
HI RATIO
FULL
BYPASS
6
3
MED
4 ATTACK
3
6
MIX2
OUTPUT
6
5
RELEASE
FAST
MED
4 ATTACK
1
5
1
2
ZENER
INPUT
4
4
GERM
CURVE
MED
150
OUT
5
LOW
90
30
FULL
BYPASS
1
3
HI RATIO
60
6
RELEASE
FAST
2
4
MED
MED
3
3
6
MIX2
OUTPUT
6
1
2
90
OUT
CURVE
LOW
HI RATIO
30
1
5
MED
RELEASE
FAST
5
INPUT
LOW
3
GERM
ZENER
4
MIX2
5
4
2
ZENER
4
4
GERM
CURVE
ZENER
INPUT
3
4
GERM
6
1
IN
6
1
6
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COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
In this setting keep the input full.
The output will usually be set quite
high because of large amounts of
compression. This adds to the
sound! Now gently dial in the
amount of dry signal required.
You’ll hear the track come back
alive. In some cases putting an eq
before the comp will make it sound
even cooler as it adds to the
pumping. Try this on drums!
Adjust so compression is not
heavily audible but there is an
obvious sound improvement.
Work the Mix and Attack. Use
smaller amounts of compression
and look for a good combo of
THD and compression. This one
is cool with a touch of practice!
3
4
3
3
4
GERM
2
5
2
5
1
3
6
OUTPUT
3
1
INPUT
OUTPUT
3
6
1
3
6
5
1
6
60
2
5
90
OUT
SLOW
300
1
60
SIDECHAIN
3
2
5
90
300
1
6
RELEASE
FAST
60
4
5
4
6
1
LOW
2
5
HI RATIO
MED
90
150
300
OUT
SLOW
SIDECHAIN
1
3
4 ATTACK
60
OUT
SLOW
SIDECHAIN
5
3
300
4 ATTACK
6
SIDECHAIN
FULL
BYPASS
2
5
IN
1
90
150
30
FULL
BYPASS
IN
6
6
RELEASE
FAST
MED
2
5
1
3
HI RATIO
30
FULL
BYPASS
IN
6
OUTPUT
6
1
3
6
MIX2
5
MED
2
5
1
MED
150
4 ATTACK
CURVE
ZENER
INPUT
4
2
MED
4 ATTACK
5
LOW
HI RATIO
30
FULL
BYPASS
1
3
OUT
SLOW
MED
3
6
RELEASE
FAST
2
4
MED
150
30
3
6
LOW
HI RATIO
GERM
CURVE
MIX2
OUTPUT
6
1
MED
RELEASE
FAST
1
5
LOW
2
5
INPUT
4
4
ZENER
4
MIX2
5
4
2
ZENER
4
MIX2
3
GERM
CURVE
ZENER
INPUT
4
GERM
CURVE
Adjust so compression is not
heavily audible but there is an
obvious sound improvement.
Again work the Mix and Attack.
The different Curve and time
constants will yield different effects.
Try Ratio combos for even more
variation.
IN
1
6
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COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR
Slow Zener curve that resembles
vintage style auto controls and
slower variable-mu tube comps.
Try other Ratios for speed and
sound variation.
1
1
2
1
3
MED
SLOW
RELEASE
FAST
2
3
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
3
OUT
30
5
5
1
3
60
6
5
5
300
150
1
1
1
3
60
6
5
5
300
150
IN
FULL
BYPASS
SIDECHAIN
90
MED
HI RATIO
LOW
6
4
ZENER
CURVE
GERM
COMPRESSOR
1
OUT
30
5
5
4 ATTACK
6
4
MIX2
6
4
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2
3
MED
SLOW
RELEASE
FAST
2
3
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
3
COMPRESSOR
IN
FULL
BYPASS
SIDECHAIN
90
MED
HI RATIO
LOW
6
4
ZENER
CURVE
GERM
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4 ATTACK
6
4
MIX2
6
4
1
1
2
1
3
MED
SLOW
RELEASE
FAST
2
3
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
3
OUT
30
5
5
1
3
60
6
5
5
300
150
1
1
1
3
60
6
5
5
300
150
IN
FULL
BYPASS
SIDECHAIN
90
MED
HI RATIO
LOW
6
4
ZENER
CURVE
GERM
COMPRESSOR
1
OUT
30
5
5
4 ATTACK
6
4
MIX2
6
4
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2
3
MED
SLOW
RELEASE
FAST
2
3
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
3
COMPRESSOR
IN
FULL
BYPASS
SIDECHAIN
90
MED
HI RATIO
LOW
6
4
ZENER
CURVE
GERM
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4 ATTACK
6
4
MIX2
6
4
1
1
2
1
3
MED
SLOW
RELEASE
FAST
2
3
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
3
OUT
30
5
5
1
3
60
6
5
5
300
150
IN
FULL
BYPASS
SIDECHAIN
90
MED
HI RATIO
LOW
6
4
ZENER
CURVE
GERM
COMPRESSOR
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4 ATTACK
6
4
MIX2
6
4
1
1
2
1
3
MED
SLOW
RELEASE
FAST
2
3
OUTPUT
INPUT
2
3
OUT
30
5
5
1
3
60
6
5
5
300
150
IN
FULL
BYPASS
SIDECHAIN
90
MED
HI RATIO
LOW
6
4
ZENER
CURVE
GERM
COMPRESSOR
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4 ATTACK
6
4
MIX2
6
4
CE Certification
Chandler Limited declares under its sole responsibility that all products manufactured by them are in
compliance with EC directives 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility; 2004/108/EG
Electromagnetic Compatibility; 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Equipment Safety.