Origin Effects Cali 76 FET Compressor Studio-Grade Guitar Effect Pedal

Origin Effects Cali76 FET Compressor | Studio-Grade FET Compression

The Benchmark For Studio Compression

The Cali76 FET Compressor is a studio-grade compressor pedal inspired by the world-famous Urei® 1176® studio compressor—heard on countless landmark recordings since the 1960s. Origin Effects has harnessed uncompromising all-analogue circuitry to make these distinctive, ultra-fast FET compression tones available to the modern guitarist in a pedalboard-friendly format.

The latest in a long lineage of Cali76 compressors, the Cali76 FET Compressor features a full set of studio-style controls, a DRY knob for parallel compression, and an improved sidechain that matches the response of Origin's sought-after "large format" Cali76—the pedal that put Origin Effects on the map back in 2012.

With a 10-LED gain reduction meter, a pedalboard-friendly enclosure, and massive headroom thanks to internally increased voltage, the Cali76 FET Compressor marks the culmination of over a decade of experience making the world's finest compressor pedals. Whether you're a recording professional, a touring musician, or a home player chasing studio-quality tone, the Cali76 FET Compressor delivers the benchmark for compression.

Key Features & Benefits

• 1176®-Inspired FET Compression: All-analogue circuitry captures the lightning-fast attack and signature musical compression characteristics of the legendary Urei 1176 studio compressor—delivering the iconic tones heard on countless classic recordings.

• Massive Internal Headroom: Internally increased voltage from a standard 9V DC supply provides exceptional headroom, ensuring your signal remains clean and articulate even with hot pickups, active electronics, and aggressive playing dynamics.

• 10-LED Gain Reduction Meter: A front-facing 10-LED bar graph meter provides accurate visual feedback of gain reduction in real-time, giving you full visibility and control over your compression settings.

• Parallel Compression with DRY Knob: The dedicated DRY control allows you to blend your uncompressed signal with the compressed signal, delivering the perfect balance of punch, sustain, and natural dynamics—a studio technique now accessible at your feet.

• Improved Sidechain Response: Enhanced sidechain design matches the response of Origin's sought-after "large format" Cali76, ensuring the compressor reacts to your playing in the most musical and transparent way possible.

• Studio-Style Control Set: Fully variable Ratio, Input, Output, Attack, and Release controls provide precision shaping of your compression characteristics, offering total control over your dynamic response.

• Pedalboard-Friendly Enclosure: Compact, tour-grade all-metal enclosure saves valuable pedalboard real estate while delivering the performance of a high-end studio rack unit.

• High-Quality Buffered Bypass: Maintains signal integrity and eliminates tone suck when the pedal is disengaged, ensuring your tone remains pristine.

      Electric Guitar (All Styles)

• Acoustic Guitar

• Studio Recording

• Live Performance

• Session Work

• Country, Blues, Rock, Funk, Jazz, and All Genres

Tech Specs

• Type: Studio-Grade FET Compressor

• Circuitry: All-Analogue Signal Path

• Inspiration: Urei® 1176® Studio Compressor

• Controls: Ratio, Input, Output, Attack, Release, Dry Blend

• Metering: 10-LED Bar Graph Gain Reduction Meter

• Sidechain: Improved response matching "large format" Cali76

• Headroom: Internally increased voltage for exceptional headroom

• Power Requirements: 9V DC centre-negative (not included)

• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TS

• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TS

• Bypass: High-Quality Buffered Bypass

• Construction: Tour-Grade, All-Metal Enclosure

• Origin: Designed and engineered in the UK

The Cali76 FET Compressor isn't just another compressor pedal—it's the benchmark for studio-grade compression in a pedal format. By distilling the legendary tone of the Urei 1176 into a compact, tour-ready enclosure, Origin Effects has created a tool that delivers professional-grade dynamic control without compromise. The 10-LED gain reduction meter gives you the visual feedback you need to dial in the perfect setting, while the parallel compression DRY knob allows you to blend in your natural dynamics for transparent, musical compression. Whether you're chasing the punchy attack of classic funk, the sustain of soaring blues leads, or the transparent dynamic control of session work, the Cali76 FET Compressor delivers.

Experience the benchmark. Transform your dynamics. Get the Cali76 FET Compressor today.