F602 Tube Compressor 500 Series Compressor

Fredenstein F602 Tube Compressor

Bring the lush and smooth sound of Vari-Mu tube compression to your 500 Series system with the F602 Compressor from Fredenstein. This professional dynamics processor synthesizes ideas from multiple classic designs with Fredenstein's own precision signal shaping, resulting in a fantastic representation of the smooth character of Vari-Mu compression. At the input, signals pass in with clarity thanks to a transformerless design, while the Lundahl output transformer adds that analog character at the output stage. Using a DSP implementation, the internal 6386 tube is optimized by continuous monitoring, enabling a wider range of control and exceptionally fast gain reduction.

Dual potentiometers provide compact controls that are no less comprehensive, with knobs for threshold, ratio, attack and release times, mix, and output level. Here, attack and release times offer much faster options than most Vari-Mu designs thanks to the DSP optimizations, enabling new modern flexibility for this classic circuit type. Controls for the VU meter, soft and hard-knee settings, and linking allow for even more flexibility in the studio. If you're looking for the unmistakable Vari-Mu sound with modern features that extend beyond conventional clones, the F602 Tube Compressor from Fredenstein is a great choice.

F602 Tube Compressor Features

• 500 Series Tube Compressor
• Transformerless input stage with Lundahl transformer output stage
• Unique design with DSP monitoring and optimization of tube circuit
• Wide parameter range including exceptionally fast attack and release times for tube compression
• Threshold and ratio controls
• Attack and release time controls
• Mix and output level controls
• 6286 tube installed