Slate Digital FG-116 FET Compressors Plug-In

The Slate Digital FG-116 FET Compressors Plug-In 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 FG-116 FET can be used all across your mixes.

The Slate Digital FG-116 FET Compressors Plug-In is a versatile tool that seamlessly marries vintage authenticity with modern innovation. Embodied in the Blue Series, the Slate Digital FG-116 FET captures the legendary tone of two vintage "rev A" FET limiting amplifiers while offering two distinct modern interpretations of the classic FET circuit. With intuitive features like hi-pass detection and a parallel mix knob, the Slate Digital FG-116 FET becomes an invaluable asset across your entire mix.

Vintage FET Limiting

• 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.

Modern FET Limiting

• Modern Circuit 1 - Circuit 1’s attack is slow enough that this compressor can sound amazing on close drum mics when set to the slowest attack and fastest release – try it on a snare to bring out the punch while extending the decay. Bass guitars can take on a very edgy sound on this same setting, and by backing down the release you’ll start to tighten things up (which can be great on kick drum too).
• Modern Circuit 2 - Circuit 2 will have a more breathable and punchy bottom end and overall smoother response on the top end. It sounds amazing on a drum buss with the Hi Pass filter engaged, and even full mixes can really benefit from this musical compressor! Yes, with the Blue Modern – with the attack on the slowest and release on fastest and with the HP filter on – you can use it on full mix! Compress about 10db, then back off the mix knob to about 25% for incredible energy and excitement.

Parallel Compression
The Slate Digital FG-116 Blue Series Compressors take the guesswork and setup out of parallel compression techniques by offering a Mix control. By dialing in heavy amounts of compression but dialing the mix back to 25%, you can enhance the punch of your drum tracks without making them feel overly compressed. The Hi Pass filter allows the compressor to ignore low frequencies, retaining low frequency impact while still controlling the dynamics.

Slate Digital FG-116 FET Compressors Plug-In Features

• Blue Series FET Compressors
  • Authentically replicates the tone of two vintage "rev A" FET limiting amplifiers.
  • Offers two modernized versions of the classic FET circuit for diverse sonic possibilities.
  • Incorporates hi-pass detection and a parallel mix knob for enhanced control and versatility.
• Vintage FET Limiting
  • Vintage Circuit 1
    • Classic "mid-forward" character renowned for upper midrange coloration.
    • Adds warm presence to vocals, bass, drums, and guitars.
    • Provides softer top and bottom ends, articulate transients via midrange harmonic distortion.
  • Vintage Circuit 2
    • Modeled after a "rev A" unit with updated and refurbished tonal qualities.
    • Amplifies lows, smooths mids and highs for bolder sound.
    • Ideal for drum room mics and vocals needing added "bigness."
• Modern FET Limiting
  • Modern Circuit 1
    • Slow attack suitable for close drum mics and punchy snares.
    • Delivers edgy sound to bass guitars.
    • Adjusting release tightens sound for kick drums.
  • Modern Circuit 2
    • Breathable, punchy bottom end with smoother top-end response.
    • Enhances drum buses and full mixes with Hi Pass filter activated.
    • Generates energy and excitement when compressing full mixes with specific settings.
• Parallel Compression
  • Utilizes Mix control for streamlined parallel compression techniques.
  • Enhances drum track punch with adjustable compression mix.
  • Retains low-frequency impact through Hi Pass filter while controlling dynamics.

Slate Digital FG-116 FET Compressors Plug-In Specifications

• System Requirements:
  • macOS:
    • Minimum: macOS 10.15 or Later
    • Recommended: macOS 11 or Later
    • Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon (M1) Processor
    • Host: AU, VST2, VST3, or AAX 64-bit Host
  • Windows:
    • Windows: 10 or 11
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor
    • RAM: 4GB
    • Host: VST2, VST3, or AAX 64-bit Host
  • iLock Requirement: iLok 2 or 3 USB Dongle Required

Slate Digital FG-116 FET Compressors Plug-In Includes

• Digital License