Warm Audio WA-1B

It faithfully reproduces first-class Scandinavian tube compression, combining smooth tube warmth with precise control. Like the original inspiration, beloved by producers and engineers from Chris Lord-Alge to Rick Rubin, the WA-1B delivers the revered "forgiving" musical compression of optical tube circuits. Handcrafted to authentically reproduce the sound of the renowned original model, the WA-1B combines custom transformers from Swedish firm Lundahl, select tubes from JJ and Tung-Sol, and a premium high-precision optical element for ultra-fast and accurate operation without losing authentic analog warmth.For extended dynamics processing, the WA-1B offers all the classic, extended controls of the original inspiration, including 2:1 - 10:1 compression ratio, variable threshold, fixed/manual/combined attack and release, multiple metering options, dual sidechain bus connection and true -bypass.Threshold: The WA-1B supports a variable threshold value that allows the user maximum control over how much compression will be applied to any signal at various input levels.The ratio (compression ratio) of the WA-1B is variable and can be smoothly regulated in the range of 2:1 to 10:1. From subtle musical dynamic control to hard crushing compressionAttack and Release: The Attack/Release controls on the WA-1B are unique in that the attack/release operation can be switched from a fixed setting, a manual (variable) setting, or a combination setting. In "fixed" mode, the WA-1B provides the n
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