The WA76 Discrete Compressor is a modern reproduction of the Classic '76 Revision D. The WA76 has a fully discrete signal path and uses the original Reichenbach Engineering's (now CineMag) transformer design. The classic '76 was a major breakthrough in limiter technology, and used on hundreds of hit records since its inception. Engineers have craved the ultra-fast attack time and trademark sound of the '76 for decades, and now it is finally affordable!
Though digital technology and software have made great strides in recent years; we still believe that nothing compares to the level of articulation, depth, realism, and responsiveness of a well-built piece of analog gear. When you hear the bottom-end presence and top-end detail of quality analog gear, the difference is astounding. The cost of most boutique analog equipment is financially out of reach for many recording artists. Our mission is to change this, and introduce as many people as we can to recording and mixing with real, dedicated hardware.
Introducing The Warm Audio BUS-COMP The Warm Audio BUS-COMP is an all-analog, 2 channel, stereo VCA bus compressor based on classic circuitry that has provided silky smooth tone for decades. Stereo VCA bus compressors are masterful at controlling dynamics on many sources, but they have become widely known for their magic touch on stereo mixes. The BUS-COMP will perform well on stereo mixes, drum mixes, drum overheads, acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, orchestral instruments, voice-overs and an array of other sources. The BUS-COMP is primarily designed for stereo use, but it can be used just as successfully on individual mono sources. VCA bus compressors of this type have become widely loved for their ability to control dynamics effortlessly but also for the added tone and depth they provide to the audio signal that passes through them, even when no compression is applied.
Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor 1-channel Tube Optical Compressor with All-discrete Signal Path, Custom Optical Photocell, and Cinemag Transformers
Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor 1-channel Tube Optical Compressor
The Warm Audio WA76-D nails the performance, behavior, and vintage analog sound of the most famous solid-state limiting amplifier ever made — the renowned “D” revision of the iconic ’76. Like the revered classic, the Warm Audio WA76-D features a completely discrete signal path and the same arrangement of controls. And yes — it replicates the original’s explosive performance when all the ratio buttons are pressed in. But the WA76-D is much more than a clone; its added recording features make it a versatile compressor/limiter for modern studio workflows. Warm Audio doesn’t cut corners on components, but they do order parts and build in quantity, which keeps costs down and delivers amazing value. The WA76-D is assembled with top-drawer components, including premium resistors and poly film capacitors, as well as custom original-spec, large-core CineMag USA input and output transformers. And like all Warm Audio gear, the WA76-D is rigorously inspected and hand tested by experienced technicians in Austin, Texas.
The Warm Audio WA76-A nails the performance, behavior, and vintage analog sound of the renowned “Blue Stripe” ’76 — the A revision of the most famous solid-state limiting amplifier ever made. Like the revered classic, the Warm Audio WA76-A features a completely discrete signal path and the same arrangement of controls. And yes — it replicates the original’s explosive performance when all the ratio buttons are pressed in. But the WA76-A is much more than a clone; its added recording features make it a versatile compressor/limiter for modern studio workflows. Warm Audio doesn’t cut corners on components, but they do order parts and build in quantity, which keeps costs down and delivers amazing value. The WA76-A is assembled with top-drawer components, including premium resistors and poly film capacitors as well as custom original-spec, large-core CineMag USA input and output transformers. And like all Warm Audio gear, the WA76-A is rigorously inspected and hand tested by experienced technicians in Austin, Texas.
