tracking acoustic gtr with 1176

[Matt M]

most of the time I start with 8:1 or 12:1 ratio, slow attack and fast release, input around 11 o'clock, and output around 1 o'clock and work from there. You may end up somewhere else entirely but it's a good starting point.

[beats workin']

i've also been a fan of 12:1 with a slightly slower attack than release. same setting for vox. very smooth.

[Fletcher]

Hypothetically... I'd listen to the track, and do whatever fit in best with the other sounds... I know I have no rule of thumb nor starting point other than diddling the knobs until the track feels right in context... but that's just me.

[Jay Kahrs]

Are you trying to even it out or smash it for effect? I'd probably start around 4:1 or 8:1 and try slower attack times. Though...sometimes bypass is best. Tranny saturation can be a beautiful thing.

[Drumsound]

Good to see you Moosly!

[BrianBrian]

Like others, I love the sound of a 1176 @ 12:1 with pretty slow attack, and fast release (80-100% to clockwise). I usually don't set it for much gain reduction though, just a few dB. Be careful of compressing the signal too much, especially if you are using the 1176 for tracking instead of mixing.