Warm Audio WA-1B

I’ve been using the Warm Audio WA-1B mainly for vocals, and honestly, it exceeded my expectations.
It has that smooth, natural compression that glues the vocal perfectly without killing the dynamics. The tone feels warm and alive — it adds this subtle analog sweetness that plugins just can’t fully capture.

What impressed me most is how musical it reacts. Even with heavy compression, it never sounds squashed or harsh. I can push it hard and still get that silky, expensive vocal sound. It reminds me of the classic LA-2A style but with a slightly tighter and more modern feel.

Build quality is solid, the knobs feel premium, and it’s dead quiet — no noise, no hum, just pure tone.
If you’re into serious vocal recording or mixing, this unit will instantly level up your chain.
Definitely one of the best investments I’ve made for my studio!