Warm Audio WA76-A Compressor

The Warm Audio WA76-A Compressor is a meticulously crafted recreation of the legendary "blue stripe" 76-style FET compressor, renowned for its fast, aggressive attack and iconic analog grit. Faithful to the design and sound of the vintage original, the WA76-A combines classic circuitry with modern enhancements to deliver an unparalleled compression experience. Whether you're shaping vocals, drums, or instruments, the WA76-A delivers the punch, warmth, and tonal character that defined countless hit records.

Key features of the Warm Audio WA76-A Compressor:

• Authentic Vintage Circuitry: Built with custom large-core CineMag USA input and output transformers, replicating the specs and materials of the original Reichenbach Engineering design to deliver true vintage-voiced tone.
• Premium Components: Includes poly film capacitors, high-quality resistors, and a vintage-voiced preamp stage, ensuring faithful reproduction of the classic "blue stripe" compression sound.
• Classic 76-Style Controls: Features traditional controls for attack, release, ratio, input, output, and meter display, providing the familiar workflow of the iconic compressor.
• Modern Enhancements: Offers stereo linking, dry/wet mix for parallel compression, external sidechain, and selectable input impedance to match both vintage and modern gear seamlessly.
• Advanced Sidechain Options: Includes a variable sidechain high-pass filter to handle bass-heavy signals without compromising compression performance, along with multiple active bypass options and true bypass.

The WA76-A strikes the perfect balance between vintage authenticity and modern versatility. Its carefully engineered components and additional features, such as parallel compression and sidechain flexibility, make it an invaluable tool for both classic analog purists and contemporary producers seeking tonal flexibility. Whether you're mixing in the studio or tracking live, the Warm Audio WA76-A Compressor delivers the unmistakable character of the original "blue stripe" compressor with the control and reliability needed for today's demanding workflows.