Compressor stompbox Warm Audio WA-76P

The Warm Audio WA-76P is a faithful stompbox recreation of the classic 1176-style limiting amplifier, delivering legendary FET compression in a compact pedal format. Designed for guitarists, bassists, and vocalists, it provides the same fast attack, punchy compression, and all-button mode that made the original a studio icon.

Advantages

True to the original 1176 circuitry, the WA-76P offers discrete FET-based compression with four selectable ratios (4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1) plus the famous all-button mode for extreme compression effects. Its true bypass ensures signal integrity when disengaged, and the all-metal enclosure withstands the rigors of stage and studio use.

Suitable for

• Electric guitar and bass players seeking studio-quality compression on stage
• Vocalists using pedalboards for live performance
• Home and professional studio engineers wanting a portable compressor

Key specifications

• Effect Type: Compressor / Limiter
• Circuitry: Discrete FET-based
• Controls: Input, Output, Attack, Release, Ratio
• Ratio Settings: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, All-Button Mode
• Attack Time: 20 µs – 800 µs
• Release Time: 50 ms – 1.1 s
• Input/Output: 1/4" TS
• Bypass: True Bypass
• Power: 9V DC, center-negative, 100 mA
• Impedance: 1 MΩ input, 600 Ω output
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use a quality 9V DC power supply with center-negative polarity and at least 100 mA current. The WA-76P pairs excellently with overdrive and delay pedals for rich, dynamic tones.