Make it all better
The most iconic studio compressor ever created, recreated as a software plug-in. Perfect vocals and instruments every time.
The phrase "industry standard" is used a lot in music production circles, but few products really live up to the fad.
The original 1176 compressor designed by Bill Putnam Sr. really lives up to the name. Now - thanks to Arturia's TAE® technology - you can enjoy its legendary tone form in the convenience of a software plugin.
Produced from within In the late 60s, the original hardware compressor was a staple of every major studio. Every mixing engineer required at least one in a session, and they were used to shape the sound of countless hit records, from Michael Jackson to The Killers, Guns n Roses to Joe Cocker, Bruce Springsteen to Chaka Khan. You won't have to settle for just one; With the Comp FET-76, you can load one of those classic compressors on as many channels as you like.
People often say that the 1176 "just makes things look like better", but how does that happen? Our engineers carefully analyzed and modeled all the components, electronic nuances and data quirks of an original D/E model to discover and recreate it as software. The combination of the field effect transistor, the "Class A" amplifier and its unique design provide a subtle but very desirable tone shift, even at very low compression levels. Increase the input, patch at a higher ratio, or even take action, and this FET magic really comes to life. We didn't just create a software clone,
A fantastic all-in-one to compress and warm up your tone, the Comp FET-76 is a must-have plug-in.
While a rack full of hardware FET compressors is an ideal setup for many, this type of setup is restricted to only the world's top studios. However, thanks to Arturia's award-winning ability and heritage of breathing new life into old gear and reimagining it as software, you can now live out your fantasies and make the famous 1176 part of your creative setup.
All the tone, all the power of dynamic modeling, but with the convenience and versatility of the software.
A legend reborn for the 21st century
While there's no doubt that the original hardware's FET compressor is virtually flawless, we couldn't help but wonder what modern production tricks we could conjure up with it.
One of the benefits of recreating a classic is that we've been able to add some subtle but powerful features that really make it a suitable compressor for the modern studio without altering its legendary tone .
The top interface panel provides access to all the original controls. You can click to expand the plugin and access its new advanced features.
Input / output link
Instead of the " parameter" threshold" now default, the original hardware compressor had you trigger the input to activate the effect. Of course, this will increase the volume and change the levels of your mix, but you can simply press the "link" button to keep the volume level as you increase the input, for compressed sound with constant volume.
Key Features
Virtual Recreation of Famous Classic FET Compressor
Original precision-modeled electronic path, including FET, transformers and transistors, using the Arturia's state-of-the-art TAE® analog modeling
Unique ultra fast attacks and release parameters up to 20 microseconds
British "All Buttons" mode ratio for explosive sound
Additional Arturia Creative Sidechain Features:
External sidechain source to trigger the compressor on an external source
5 creative detection mode, including M / processing S
Time Warp function with anticipation or delay added to your sidechain path
Advanced equalizer o side chain
Compression range parameter to limit the amount of gain reduction applied, with 0dB position for FET-76 without sound / distortion compression
Monitor o sidechain signal directly
Mix Dry / wet button for parallel compression
Input and output gain link switch
Switchable analog VU meter with mode 3 calibrations (-18dBFs, -12dBS, -8 dBFs)
Analog Cut LED Indicator
Comprehensive set of presets
A / B comparison setup
Built-in Tutorials and Unique Dynamic Preset Tips
Scalable Window
High-End TAE® Analog Modeling
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