FET-A76 is a FET-based compressor and limiter plugin from Antelope Audio, modeled after the 1960s FET compressor style. It is designed for vocals, lead instruments and drums.
FET-A76 is a compressor plugin built around FET-based compression and limiting, a design associated with 1960s studio hardware. Antelope Audio describes it as a versatile unit that can handle vocals, lead instruments and drums. The plugin is aimed at engineers who want controlled dynamics with added vintage punch, character and presence. Its interface is presented as clean and intuitive, and it runs on Windows and macOS.
The FET-A76 is designed to subtly control dynamics or hard-limit a hot signal while adding vintage punch, character and presence. Antelope Audio says the plugin authentically models the FET-based compression and limiting of the original hardware concept.
The developer positions the unit for drums and percussive sources, as well as vocals and lead instruments, where the goal is a bright, controlled tone with a sense of attack and bite.
An "all-buttons-in" mode is included for a more explosive sound with harmonic distortion. Antelope Audio suggests this mode for guitar and drum room mics.
For vocals, the developer notes that stacking the FET-A76 with the Opto-2A compressor adds a distinct effect on the sound. Engineers who want to test that combination can use both plugins in series on the same channel.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Antelope Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Compressor |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
The FET-A76 is a FET-based compressor and limiter plugin from Antelope Audio. It is modeled after the FET compressor style associated with 1960s studio hardware.
The FET-A76 is listed for Windows and macOS. Check the system requirements link on the product page for full details.
All-buttons-in is a mode that the developer describes as giving a more explosive sound with harmonic distortion. It is suggested for guitar and drum room mics.
