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Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor: Iconic Analog Character, Reborn

By Sweetwater on October 19, 2023

Paying homage to vaunted, Scandinavian-style tube-opto tones, Warm Audio’s WA-1B optical compressor delivers classic analog sound shaping that’s become a staple among the highest-caliber studios around the world. The WA-1B recreates the characteristically “forgiving” musicality of its spiritual predecessor with exacting precision, boasting detailed, malleable controls that are perfect for exceptionally dynamic audio sources. Sweetwater’s preeminent studio scholar, Mitch Gallagher, puts the WA-1B through its paces to show you what it can do to elevate your tracks. Take a listen!

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Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor 1-channel Tube Optical Compressor
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