FET-A76 is one of the most versatile and sought-after compressor types on the market. This 1960s vintage classic can handle anything from drums to vocals and lead instruments.

The Antelope Audio FET-A76 has a punchy and aggressive sound that is perfectly suited for drums and various percussive instruments. Its bright and smooth tone makes it a superb tool for treating vocals and other lead instruments. Its uncanny ability to achieve lightning-fast attack times gives it the upper hand when dealing with unruly transients. This makes the compressor a very versatile tool that will fit in any engineer’s arsenal.

Highlights

• Authentically modeled FET-based compression and limiting
• Versatile unit, suitable for vocals, lead instruments, and drums
• Able to subtly control dynamics, to hard-limit hot signal while adding vintage punch, character, and presence
• “All-buttons-in” mode for a more explosive sound with harmonic distortion suitable for guitar and drum room mics
• Does some magic on vocals when stacked with the Opto-2A compressor
• Clean and intuitive interface