Arturia FET-76 Compressor Effect Plug-In

The Arturia FET-76 Compressor Effect Plug-In is revered in the music production world for its unmatched ability to perfect vocals and a wide array of instruments. With its subtle tonal shaping and dynamic control, this plug-in breathes life into your sounds, ensuring that your mixes always have that professional touch. The phrase “industry standard” is often overused, but the legacy of the original 1176 compressor, designed by Bill Putnam Sr., has truly set a benchmark in the audio industry. Thanks to Arturia’s TAE technology, this legendary tone-shaping capacity is now accessible through a versatile software plug-in.

The original hardware FET compressor was a staple in major studios from its inception in the late '60s. It became an essential tool for mix engineers and shaped the sounds of numerous hit records. With Arturia’s Comp FET-76, users can now enjoy the same dynamic shaping power and unique tonal characteristics, with the convenience of modern software. This enables producers to use multiple instances of this classic compressor across different channels in their projects, making it a must-have for both amateur and professional studios.

The Comp FET-76 is not just a simple software clone of the original hardware. Arturia’s engineers meticulously analyzed every component and electronic nuance of an original D/E model to create a software version that faithfully reproduces its iconic sound. Whether you’re looking to crank the input, apply higher ratios, or go “all in” the FET-76 delivers that magical analog warmth and presence. Its field-effect transistor and “Class A” amplifier design provide subtle yet desirable tonal changes even at low compression levels.

Key Features

• Virtual recreation of the famed classic tube compressor
• Accurate modeling of the original tube electronic path with Arturia’s state-of-the-art TAE analog modeling
• Ultra-fast attack and release parameters down to 20 microseconds
• All Buttons British mode ratio for explosive sound
• Additional Arturia creative side-chain features: external side-chain source, 5 creative detection modes including M/S processing, advanced side-chain EQ, direct side-chain signal monitoring, and compression range parameter
• Dry/wet mix knob for parallel compression
• Input-output gain link switch
• Switchable Analog VU meter with three calibration modes (18dBFs, 12dBFs, 8dBFs)
• Analog clipping LED indicator
• Comprehensive set of presets
• A/B comparison setting
• Integrated tutorials and dynamic preset tips
• Resizable window
• State-of-the-art TAE analog modeling

Specifications

• Windows: Win 10+ (64bit), 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost), 1GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, ARM processors not supported on Windows
• Apple: Mac OS 11+, 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU, 1GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• Required configuration: VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
• Work with ASC: An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software.

Package Contents

• Arturia FET-76 Compressor Effect Plug-In License
• Installation Instructions
• Comprehensive User Manual