8.3Great
Analog Obsession FETish is a free 1176-style FET compressor plugin for drums, vocals, and parallel smash, part of Analog Obsession's free analog suite.
Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
Analog Obsession FETish is a free 1176-style FET compressor plugin for drums, vocals, and parallel smash, part of Analog Obsession's free analog suite.
Analog Obsession LALA is a free LA-2A-style optical compressor/limiter with sidechain filters and mix control for vocals, bass, and buses.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Analog Obsession FETish comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Analog Obsession FETish | Analog Obsession LALA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | FET-style compressor | Optical compressor / limiter |
| Price | Free (developer supported via Patreon) | Free (developer supported via Patreon) |
| Inspiration | 1176-style FET limiting/compression | LA-2A-style optical leveling |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (per current Analog Obsession builds) | VST3, AU, AAX (per current builds) |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | macOS and Windows |
| Developer site | https://analogobsession.com/ | — |
| Extra features | — | Sidechain filtering and dry/wet mix (per product feature set) |
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