Learning P11 Abyss – Effects Forum

I’m still learning and I found myself struggling with it too at first. It really forces you to listen and then you have to decide how to shape your sound. Knowing what does what helps.
I would suggest to start with the basics, threshold, attack, release, ratio. Then slowly, play with the PSI and knee. It can help you achieve either a dark sound or a punch sound.
The SC input is really helpful if you do not want to compress your low end.
I sometimes use the clipper on this but these days, I tend to use the clipper on the P44 more.
On the right, there the EQ section where you can further shape your sound and also below it, are the saturation circuits. If I’m not mistaken, A is warm and AB is more edgy.
The O2 helps to make the track more open and wide. A little is more than enough.
I don’t usually use everything at once. Only what I need and even then I play around with certain knobs, to see what I like in the context of everything.
Reading the preset guide is really helpful to first help you understand what is what.
When you’re playing around with it, and discover something you like, save it as a preset. It helps.
Even the OS and Mod can change the sound.
I don’t use the limiter personally yet. But, I’m still learning this compressor.