Headrush Compressor
Slammer
Inspired by Revalver® Original (Plug-in)
The Slammer It's a compressor with character aggressive and modern, designed for:
- Give immediate impact
- Increase the punch
- Make the sound more compact and powerful
Main features:
- Compression decisive and fast
- Controlled attack
- I play more “in your face” than other comps
It is the compressor for rock and modern sounds
SOUND CHARACTER
- Compression evident and incisive
- More aggressive than Buddha Comp
- Simpler than DynIII
- Great for rhythms and riffs
It's not transparent → it's a “punch tool”
Control Parameters
Gain%
Check the signal level:
- Low → less thrust
- High → more volume and sustain
Can be used as a boost
Attackms
Compression intervention time:
- Bass → fast attack → more controlled sound
- High → let the pick pass → more punch
Fundamental to the feel
Compression%
Compression amount:
- Low → light effect
- Middle → control + sustain
- High → compact and aggressive sound
Higher = more “slam”
Pro Tips
- More punch → High Attack
- More control → Low Attack
- More sustain → High compression
- More volume → High Gain
Universal setup:
- Gain: 60%
- Compression: 50%
- Attack: 20 ms
Tight and powerful sound
Quick Reference
- Gain (%): Volume + push
- Attack (ms): Attack control
- Compression (%): Compression amount
Setup Examples
Rock rhythm
Gain55%
Compression50%
Attack20 ms
Punch + control
Metal tight
Gain60%
Compression60–70%
Attack10–15 ms
Precision and impact
Modern lead
Gain65%
Compression55%
Attack25 ms
Sustain + definition
Boost Punch
Gain65–75%
Compression35–45%
Attack30 ms
More attack without crushing too much