Proper way to use a compressor

I have a bass line that is sitting well in the mix when I put the channel fader to -12 db.
But there are ocassional peaks that take the signal into Red.
So before I apply compression to this track should I first put the channel fader down until the signal stops going in the red? Or do I leave the channel fader as it is and then go ahead and mess with the compressor?

In this case, the answer is clear. Adjust your levels first.
If you try to fix this using only compression, it will totally flatten anything above the threshold point. That will cause a substantial loss of dynamic range. Far better to maintain that dynamic range since that will make the line more vibrant and musical.
So, take the level down a touch and apply a compressor. Keep listening and adjusting. By the way, you might like to try using Channel EQ in the path before a compressor. That way, you can take the level down of certain frequencies and still keep the ones that you need in your mix.
Just to be quite clear, though, the fader operates after all the inserts have done their stuff. When you move the fader down, you're not taking down the signal and then applying compression. What you're doing is taking the hot spots out of the signal with the compressor and then using the fader to mix the treated signal.
If you really want to take the signal down before applying compressor, use channel EQ (which will, of course change the flavour of your sound) or use the Gain insert (found under Insert > Utility) before the Compressor insert.
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