Empirical Labs EL7 FATSO Jr., a fantastic analog processor for adding warmth, density, punch, and tape-style character to individual tracks, buses, or a full mix.

The FATSO is one of those pieces of gear that can make digital recordings feel more finished almost immediately. It combines analog saturation, harmonic enhancement, compression, soft clipping, and high-frequency smoothing in a very musical and easy-to-use package.

A few highlights:

• Tape-style warmth and saturation – Adds harmonic richness, density, and character without needing to record to tape.
• Multiple compression modes – Great for everything from subtle bus compression to more aggressive, energetic processing.
• Warmth control – Smooths harsh transients and excessive high-frequency content in a very natural, tape-like way.
• Soft clipping / peak control – Helps tame peaks while adding punch and perceived loudness.
• Excellent on drums and mix bus – Can add weight and cohesion to drum buses, stereo mixes, guitars, bass, vocals, synths, and more.
• Classic Empirical Labs sound – Punchy, musical, and capable of going from subtle enhancement to obvious analog coloration.

One of the FATSO’s biggest strengths is how quickly you can get results. It can be used very subtly to give a mix a little extra glue and polish, or pushed harder for saturated, compressed, larger-than-life tones.

Condition: Excellent, rack rash and subtle cosmetic wear
Included: Power cable

Everything functions as it should and it has been a great studio tool.

A great opportunity to add a genuine piece of Empirical Labs analog hardware to your rack.