FET-A78 by Antelope Audio compressor plugin interface

FET-A78: Analog-Modeled FET Compressor Plugin by Antelope Audio

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FET-A78 is a stereo compressor and peak limiter plugin from Antelope Audio that models a classic FET-style design. It works on individual instruments as well as bus and full-mix processing.

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01Overview

The FET-A78 is a plugin version of a vintage FET compressor and limiter, modeled by Antelope Audio. The developer describes it as a design used on many records, with a focus on punchy, analog-style compression. It has four ratio modes and attack and release times that range from very slow to very fast, so it can handle both subtle control and heavy limiting. It runs on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Drum bus compression
Vocal compression
Bass level control
Mix bus glue
Layered synth limiting

Developer: Antelope Audio
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modeled on a classic stereo FET compressor and peak limiter
Four ratio modes for different compression styles
Attack and release times from extremely slow to super-fast
Suitable for individual instruments and bus compression
Stereo mode for processing stereo tracks
Intuitive interface

03In depth

Sound and Character of the FET Compressor

Antelope Audio says the FET-A78 recreates the circuit architecture of a well-known stereo peak limiter compressor. The original design uses field-effect transistors as voltage-variable resistors, and the developer says this allows strong limiting without audible distortion.

The plugin is aimed at analog-style color. Its attack and release range, from extremely slow to super-fast, lets you shape everything from gentle level control to aggressive, obvious compression.

Using the FET-A78 on Instruments and Buses

The FET-A78 is designed for a wide range of sources. The developer notes it works on individual instruments and as a bus compressor, and it includes a stereo mode for stereo tracks.

The four ratio modes give you a set of starting points for different material. The limiter function is intended for groups of sources, such as backing vocals, overheads or layered synths, and for bass parts that need more consistent level in a mix.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the FET-A78?

The FET-A78 is a stereo compressor and peak limiter plugin by Antelope Audio, based on a classic FET compressor design.

Which operating systems does the FET-A78 support?

The FET-A78 runs on Windows and macOS. It is a native plugin and does not need extra hardware.

What do I need to use the FET-A78?

The FET-A78 runs on Windows or macOS as a native plugin. The developer also lists a version that runs in real time on compatible Synergy Core devices.