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Product Description
To fully understand the capabilities of the Antelope Audio FET-A76 FET Compressor/Limiting Amplifier Plug-in, you must understand the history of its inspiration. The original sound of these compressors was achieved by using FETs, or field-effect transistors. These are special types of transistors that can be used to create very high impedance circuits. This is what gives the FET design compressor its much sought-after sound. The same holds true for Antelope's FET-A76 effect – it captures every nuance of this vintage sound.
THE SONICS AND BEST APPLICATIONS
The FET-A76 has a unique sound that is very difficult to achieve with other types of compressors. It has a punchy and aggressive sound that is perfect for drums and other percussive instruments. It also has a bright, yet smooth and energetic sound that is perfect for vocals and other melodic instruments. Of course, not forgetting its uncanny ability to achieve lightning fast attack times which really gives it the upper hand when dealing with unruly transients. This makes the compressor a very versatile tool that fits in any engineer’s arsenal.
THE TECHNIQUES
With it being so versatile, there are many uses for it. Some of their favorite ways of using the FET-A76 on vocals is to have it stacked alongside the Opto-2A analog-modeled effect. They would use the FET-A76 to catch the initial peak transients and then the Opto-2A compress the rest lightly for a bold yet tamed vocal. One feature of many is its ability to operate with all four ratio buttons enabled. This allows Antelope's FET A-76 to create a more explosive sound with increased harmonic distortion suitable for drum room mics and electrics guitars. The FET-A76 is one of the most essential compressors that you can have in your effects collection, and is a great tool to have whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned pro. Do yourself a favor and give it a try! You won’t be disappointed.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac
- Apple Mac 2015 or newer, with Intel or Apple Silicon processor
- Minimum: Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave (Recommended 11 Big Sur or higher)
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
- VST3, AU, and AAX formats
Windows
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended)
- CPU: Minimum Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 1000 (Higher recommended)
- VST3 and AAX formats
Features
Specifications
| Plugin Type | Dynamics |
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| Operating system | macOS, Windows |