Warm Audio WA-1B Optical Compressor

The Warm Audio WA-1B is a high-end optical compressor inspired by the legendary Tube-Tech CL 1B, delivering smooth, musical compression with a warm analog character. Featuring premium vacuum tubes, Cinemag transformers, and an optical gain reduction element, it provides transparent yet rich dynamic control for vocals, instruments, and mix processing. With adjustable attack, release, ratio, and threshold, the WA-1B is perfect for producers, engineers, and musicians seeking classic tube-driven compression for a polished, professional sound.