Presets
Pressure ships with 34 factory presets spanning all five engines. Each preset defines a “home” position at PRESSURE 50% - the sweet spot the preset was tuned for. Moving PRESSURE above or below 50% scales all parameters proportionally using the preset's custom curve.
How Presets Work
Each preset stores a home parameter set (threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee) and a scaling range for each parameter. When you move the PRESSURE knob:
- • P = 50% = home position (preset sweet spot)
- • P < 50% = gentler (lower ratio, slower attack, higher threshold)
- • P > 50% = more aggressive (higher ratio, faster attack, lower threshold)
The scaling uses a signed-p² curve centered at 0.5, so changes feel smooth and musical. See PRESSURE Control for the math.
A/B Comparison
Use the A/B button to store two independent parameter states. Toggle between them to compare settings instantly. Both states persist when you save a preset.
Undo / Redo
All parameter changes are tracked in an undo history. Use your DAW's standard undo/redo commands to step back through changes.
User Presets
Save your own presets from the preset menu. User presets store all parameter values including A/B states and advanced settings.
User presets are saved to your system's standard preset location and are available across all DAWs on the same machine.
All 34 Factory Presets
The values each preset loads with — exactly what you get when you select it. Engine determines the compression topology. See Engine Modes for engine character descriptions.
Mix & Glue (VCA Engine)
Heavy Squeeze
- Threshold
- -12 dB
- Ratio
- 8.0:1
- Attack
- 5 ms
- Release
- 80 ms
- Knee
- 4 dB
Parallel Crush
- Threshold
- -8 dB
- Ratio
- 10.0:1
- Attack
- 3 ms
- Release
- 50 ms
- Knee
- 2 dB
Pumping Effect
- Threshold
- -6 dB
- Ratio
- 12.0:1
- Attack
- 1000 µs
- Release
- 200 ms
- Knee
- 2 dB
Cloud Nine
- Threshold
- -22 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Attack
- 20 ms
- Release
- 200 ms
- Knee
- 12 dB
Gentle Glue
- Threshold
- -20 dB
- Ratio
- 4.0:1
- Attack
- 10 ms
- Release
- 100 ms
- Knee
- 6 dB
Transparent Control
- Threshold
- -24 dB
- Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Attack
- 20 ms
- Release
- 150 ms
- Knee
- 12 dB
| Preset | Threshold | Ratio | Attack | Release | Knee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Squeeze | -12 dB | 8.0:1 | 5 ms | 80 ms | 4 dB |
| Parallel Crush | -8 dB | 10.0:1 | 3 ms | 50 ms | 2 dB |
| Pumping Effect | -6 dB | 12.0:1 | 1000 µs | 200 ms | 2 dB |
| Cloud Nine | -22 dB | 3.0:1 | 20 ms | 200 ms | 12 dB |
| Gentle Glue | -20 dB | 4.0:1 | 10 ms | 100 ms | 6 dB |
| Transparent Control | -24 dB | 2.5:1 | 20 ms | 150 ms | 12 dB |
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Instrument (FET Engine)
Pressure Cooker
- Threshold
- -8 dB
- Ratio
- 12.0:1
- Attack
- 100 µs
- Release
- 80 ms
- Knee
- 6 dB
Thunderdome
- Threshold
- -6 dB
- Ratio
- 20.0:1
- Attack
- 100 µs
- Release
- 50 ms
- Knee
- 6 dB
Acoustic Guitar
- Threshold
- -20 dB
- Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Attack
- 18 ms
- Release
- 200 ms
- Knee
- 10 dB
Bass Control
- Threshold
- -16 dB
- Ratio
- 5.0:1
- Attack
- 8 ms
- Release
- 120 ms
- Knee
- 6 dB
Electric Guitar
- Threshold
- -18 dB
- Ratio
- 4.0:1
- Attack
- 8 ms
- Release
- 150 ms
- Knee
- 6 dB
Instrument Sustain
- Threshold
- -22 dB
- Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Attack
- 12 ms
- Release
- 250 ms
- Knee
- 10 dB
Piano Control
- Threshold
- -22 dB
- Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Attack
- 22 ms
- Release
- 250 ms
- Knee
- 12 dB
| Preset | Threshold | Ratio | Attack | Release | Knee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Cooker | -8 dB | 12.0:1 | 100 µs | 80 ms | 6 dB |
| Thunderdome | -6 dB | 20.0:1 | 100 µs | 50 ms | 6 dB |
| Acoustic Guitar | -20 dB | 3.5:1 | 18 ms | 200 ms | 10 dB |
| Bass Control | -16 dB | 5.0:1 | 8 ms | 120 ms | 6 dB |
| Electric Guitar | -18 dB | 4.0:1 | 8 ms | 150 ms | 6 dB |
| Instrument Sustain | -22 dB | 4.5:1 | 12 ms | 250 ms | 10 dB |
| Piano Control | -22 dB | 2.5:1 | 22 ms | 250 ms | 12 dB |
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Vocal & Voice (Opto Engine)
Honey Drip
- Threshold
- -24 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Knee
- 6 dB
- Limit Mode
- No
Vocal Presence
- Threshold
- -18 dB
- Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Knee
- 8 dB
- Limit Mode
- No
Vocal Smooth
- Threshold
- -20 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Knee
- 10 dB
- Limit Mode
- No
Broadcast Dialog
- Threshold
- -20 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Knee
- 10 dB
- Limit Mode
- Yes
Narration
- Threshold
- -22 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Knee
- 12 dB
- Limit Mode
- No
Podcast Host
- Threshold
- -18 dB
- Ratio
- 4.0:1
- Knee
- 8 dB
- Limit Mode
- Yes
Podcast Interview
- Threshold
- -16 dB
- Ratio
- 5.0:1
- Knee
- 6 dB
- Limit Mode
- Yes
Streaming Live
- Threshold
- -16 dB
- Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Knee
- 5 dB
- Limit Mode
- Yes
Voice Over
- Threshold
- -17 dB
- Ratio
- 4.0:1
- Knee
- 6 dB
- Limit Mode
- No
| Preset | Threshold | Ratio | Knee | Limit Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Drip | -24 dB | 3.0:1 | 6 dB | No |
| Vocal Presence | -18 dB | 3.5:1 | 8 dB | No |
| Vocal Smooth | -20 dB | 3.0:1 | 10 dB | No |
| Broadcast Dialog | -20 dB | 3.0:1 | 10 dB | Yes |
| Narration | -22 dB | 3.0:1 | 12 dB | No |
| Podcast Host | -18 dB | 4.0:1 | 8 dB | Yes |
| Podcast Interview | -16 dB | 5.0:1 | 6 dB | Yes |
| Streaming Live | -16 dB | 4.5:1 | 5 dB | Yes |
| Voice Over | -17 dB | 4.0:1 | 6 dB | No |
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Drums & Percussion (Dynamics Engine)
Drum Bus Glue
- Threshold
- -18 dB
- Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Attack
- 15 ms
- Release
- 200 ms
- Knee
- 8 dB
Drum Punch
- Threshold
- -15 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Attack
- 8 ms
- Release
- 180 ms
- Knee
- 6 dB
Drum Room
- Threshold
- -14 dB
- Ratio
- 6.0:1
- Attack
- 25 ms
- Release
- 80 ms
- Knee
- 4 dB
Overhead Shimmer
- Threshold
- -20 dB
- Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Attack
- 20 ms
- Release
- 200 ms
- Knee
- 10 dB
NY Compression
- Threshold
- -10 dB
- Ratio
- 8.0:1
- Attack
- 5 ms
- Release
- 100 ms
- Knee
- 4 dB
Iron Fist
- Threshold
- -10 dB
- Ratio
- 10.0:1
- Attack
- 3 ms
- Release
- 60 ms
- Knee
- 2 dB
| Preset | Threshold | Ratio | Attack | Release | Knee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum Bus Glue | -18 dB | 2.5:1 | 15 ms | 200 ms | 8 dB |
| Drum Punch | -15 dB | 3.0:1 | 8 ms | 180 ms | 6 dB |
| Drum Room | -14 dB | 6.0:1 | 25 ms | 80 ms | 4 dB |
| Overhead Shimmer | -20 dB | 2.5:1 | 20 ms | 200 ms | 10 dB |
| NY Compression | -10 dB | 8.0:1 | 5 ms | 100 ms | 4 dB |
| Iron Fist | -10 dB | 10.0:1 | 3 ms | 60 ms | 2 dB |
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Mastering & Character (VariMu Engine)
Tape Saturation
- Threshold
- -14 dB
- Ratio
- 5.0:1
- Attack
- 500 µs
- Release
- 800 ms
- Knee
- 8 dB
Vintage Character
- Threshold
- -14 dB
- Ratio
- 4.0:1
- Attack
- 12 ms
- Release
- 150 ms
- Knee
- 8 dB
Velvet Fog
- Threshold
- -18 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Attack
- 2 ms
- Release
- 1000 ms
- Knee
- 12 dB
Master Bus
- Threshold
- -22 dB
- Ratio
- 2.0:1
- Attack
- 25 ms
- Release
- 180 ms
- Knee
- 12 dB
Orchestral Bed
- Threshold
- -24 dB
- Ratio
- 2.0:1
- Attack
- 2 ms
- Release
- 1000 ms
- Knee
- 12 dB
Stereo Bus Warmth
- Threshold
- -20 dB
- Ratio
- 3.0:1
- Attack
- 1000 µs
- Release
- 1000 ms
- Knee
- 10 dB
| Preset | Threshold | Ratio | Attack | Release | Knee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape Saturation | -14 dB | 5.0:1 | 500 µs | 800 ms | 8 dB |
| Vintage Character | -14 dB | 4.0:1 | 12 ms | 150 ms | 8 dB |
| Velvet Fog | -18 dB | 3.0:1 | 2 ms | 1000 ms | 12 dB |
| Master Bus | -22 dB | 2.0:1 | 25 ms | 180 ms | 12 dB |
| Orchestral Bed | -24 dB | 2.0:1 | 2 ms | 1000 ms | 12 dB |
| Stereo Bus Warmth | -20 dB | 3.0:1 | 1000 µs | 1000 ms | 10 dB |
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