Warm Audio WA76-D2

The Timeless Sound Of Tight Compression

The WA76-D/D2 faithfully recreates one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for ultra-responsive dynamic control with rich analog tone, now with additional modern recording features. Known for use on vocals, drums, guitar, bass, and anything in the studio requiring tight dynamics, the vintage “Rev D-Style” 76 compressors are known for their versatility, speed, and harmonic analog tone added to recordings. Just like the originals, the WA76-D and D2 deliver that classic performance that can be heard on legendary recordings by artists like Missy Elliott, Daft Punk, Timbaland, Rick Rubin, Chris Lord-Alge and many more.

True-to-Spec, Plus Bonus Modern Add-Ons

Using premium and custom components like built-to-vintage-spec O-12 (input) and 5002 (output) transformers from CineMag, WA76-D/D2 achieves authentic “Revision D” compression, known for having a “lower noise” preamp stage with the ability to both compress transparently and also impart unmistakably analog character. Easily the most feature-rich 76-style compressor on the market, WA76-D/D2 has added a dry/wet knob for parallel compression, two versions of active bypass for imparting analog color, and selectable input impedance to work with modern recording interface outputs. The single-channel WA76-D has additional sidechain flexibility allowing either key inputs to be inserted or EQs for de-essing, as well as stereo linking. The stereo model (WA76-D2) has multiple stereo operating modes that transform the compressor from a stereo unit, dual-mono unit, and lead:follow compressor with the A channel controlling the B channel.