Warm Audio WA-1B Tube Optical Compressor

Description

Combine smooth tube-optical warmth with precision controls, the Warm Audio WA-1B Tube Optical Compressor is a faithful recreation of a renowned Scandinavian compressor beloved by industry professionals like Chris Lord-Alge and Rick Rubin. This compressor offers a winning formula that combines the forgiving musical compression of tube-optical circuitry with the speed and control associated with modern dynamics processing. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for a variety of sources, allowing for natural vocal compression, controlled bass signals, and overall polished compression without sacrificing the performance's musicality.

The WA-1B is hand-wired to accurately replicate the original circuit, featuring custom large-core transformers from Lundahl Sweden, select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, and a premium high-precision optical element for precise and ultrafast operation while retaining authentic analog warmth. With its extended controls, including adjustable ratios from 2:1 to 10:1, variable threshold, and versatile attack and release settings, the WA-1B provides extended dynamic processing options. It also offers multiple metering options, dual side-chain bus connections, and a true bypass switch, completing its professional-grade feature set.