Warm Audio WA76-A

While the WA76-A faithfully recreates the circuit and sonic character of the iconic 'Blue Stripe' FET compressor, it adds modern utility. You get the same analog grit and fast attack times, but with added features like a dry/wet knob for parallel compression and selectable input impedance.

Yes, the unit features a dedicated dry/wet knob on the front panel. This allows you to blend your compressed signal with the original, uncompressed audio directly within the unit.

The selectable 600Ω and 10kΩ input impedance settings allow you to better match the compressor to your specific interface or preamp. This ensures optimal signal transfer and prevents unwanted coloration or signal loss when connecting to modern recording gear.

Yes, the advanced sidechain flexibility allows you to insert an EQ into the sidechain path. By cutting the high frequencies in the sidechain signal, you can effectively use the compressor as a de-esser.

Yes, the unit includes stereo linking jacks on the back. You can link multiple units together to maintain a consistent stereo image when compressing stereo sources like drum overheads or synthesizers.

The WA76-A utilizes high-quality CineMag transformers, specifically the O-12 on the input and the 5002 on the output. These are essential for achieving the authentic harmonic tonality and analog warmth associated with vintage FET designs.