FG-116 Blue Series FET Compressors

About

The FG-116 Blue Series authentically recreates the tone of two vintage “rev A” FET limiting amplifiers, and then offers two uniquely modernized versions of the classic FET circuit. With vintage and modern tones and clever features like hi pass detection and a parallel mix knob, the Blue series can be used all across your mixes.

VINTAGE CIRCUIT 1 : Circuit 1 has the classic ‘mid-forward’ character that made the blue-striped FET compressors so famous. It adds a wonderful coloration to the upper midrange especially, and adds a warm presence to vocals, bass, drums, and guitars. It will have a softer top and bottom end compared to the Black 116, and more articulate transients due to the harmonic distortion in the midrange.

VINTAGE CIRCUIT 2: Circuit 2 is modeled after a “rev A” unit that had been updated and refurbished, and had a very unique and musical sound. This model has much bigger lows and smoother mids and highs compared to Circuit 1, making it sound amazing on drum room mics, as well as vocals that need to have more ‘bigness’ and don’t require the midrange push of Circuit 1.

Features

• Authentic recreation of two vintage “rev A” Blue FET compressors with modern enhancements
• Vintage Circuits:
• Circuit 1: Mid-forward warmth, upper-mid coloration, articulate transients for vocals, bass, drums, guitars
• Circuit 2: Bigger lows, smoother mids/highs, ideal for drum rooms and vocals needing more ‘bigness’
• Modern Circuits:
• Circuit 1: Slow attack for punchy drums and edgy bass, adjustable release for tight kick control
• Circuit 2: Breathable, punchy low end, smooth top end, effective on drum busses and full mixes
• Parallel compression via Mix control for subtle punch without over-compression
• Hi Pass filter preserves low-end impact while controlling dynamics across tracks
• Versatile across vocals, drums, bass, guitars, and full mixes