FET-A78 is a FET-based stereo compressor and peak limiter from Antelope Audio, modeled on a vintage hardware unit and used on group and bus processing.

FET-A78 at a glance

Developer	Antelope Audio
Type	Effects / Compressor
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026)	€147.76

What FET-A78 does

The plugin reproduces a field-effect transistor compressor design, which the developer describes as an authentic model of the original hardware. It offers four ratio modes and attack and release times that range from extremely slow to super-fast, so it can act as a gentle bus compressor or as a fast peak limiter on a stereo mix. The developer describes it as a multi-purpose unit that can be placed on single instruments, groups or full stereo tracks.

The release is packed as a crack for Windows and macOS, and the repack circulates as .rar and .iso files that include the plugin binaries. Searches pair the name with crack, keygen and serial key, the Windows build turns up as x64 crack and x86 crack, the macOS build as .dmg crack, and a working serial is the string most often typed. Torrent and magnet link copies are shared alongside VST crack, AU crack and AAX crack builds.

Key features

• Four ratio modes. Four selectable ratio modes change how strongly the compressor reacts once the signal passes the threshold, covering the range from light control to heavy limiting.
• Attack and release range. Attack and release times span from extremely slow settings to super-fast settings, so the same unit can follow slow sustained material or catch short transients.
• Stereo mode. A stereo mode processes two channels together, which the developer recommends for stereo tracks and for overly dynamic bass lines.
• Peak limiter function. The unit works as a peak limiter as well as a compressor, and the developer recommends it for group instruments such as backing vocals and overheads.
• Crack, keygen and serial variants. Crack, keygen and serial key packages for FET-A78 are the most common forms of the release, with iLok emulator builds also circulating.

Use cases

• Group and bus processing. The developer names backing vocals and overheads as group sources, where the limiter stage is used to control peaks across several tracks at once.
• Stereo and bass control. The stereo mode is aimed at full stereo tracks and at bass lines whose dynamics need to be held in check.

Compatibility

FET-A78 is listed for Windows and macOS, with the plugin formats given in its catalog entry. No minimum operating system version or Apple Silicon support is listed.

Who it is for

The plugin suits mix engineers and producers who want a FET-style compressor on buses, groups and stereo masters, and sound designers who work with drums, guitars and vocals.

FET-A78 compared with similar plugins

Black 76 Limiting Amplifier from IK Multimedia is also a compressor and limiter for Windows and macOS, offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX. VLA-FET from Black Rooster Audio is another FET compressor in the same four formats for Windows and macOS.

Plugin	Developer	Type	Formats	Systems	Price
FET-A78	Antelope Audio	Compressor		Windows, macOS	€147.76
Black 76 Limiting Amplifier	IK Multimedia	Compressor	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX	Windows, macOS	€118.99
VLA-FET	Black Rooster Audio	Compressor	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX	Windows, macOS	€58.51
FET Compressor MK II	Softube	Compressor	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX	Windows, macOS	€147.76
Comp FET-76	Arturia	Compressor	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone	Windows, macOS	€98.18

Price and availability

FET-A78 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.

FET-A78 FAQ

Is there a working serial key or keygen for FET-A78?

Serial key and keygen packages circulate for FET-A78, and the activation string is the one most searches request alongside the crack release.

Where can I download FET-A78 crack for free?

Free download links for the crack appear on torrent and file host pages, with mega link and mediafire copies listed beside the repack.