Drawmer FC-1 - 500 Series FET Compressor
The Drawmer FC-1 brings the precision, flexibility, and musical character of Drawmer compression to the 500 Series format. A full-featured FET compressor, it delivers punchy, fast-acting dynamics control with advanced shaping tools including BIG and AIR modes, CRUSH harmonic saturation, and PGM program-dependent release. With comprehensive controls, stereo linking, and high-precision stepped pots for recall, the FC-1 is the perfect tool for adding punch, glue, and analog warmth to vocals, drums, bass, guitars, and full mixes.
Total Dynamics Control
The FC-1 offers a complete set of controls — Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Input/Output gain, and Wet/Dry mix for parallel compression — all with 21-position detented high-precision pots for accurate recall. The PGM mode introduces a second, slower release time based on program material to reduce pumping and unnatural artifacts under heavy compression.
BIG, AIR & CRUSH Modes
BIG reduces sidechain sensitivity to low frequencies for bigger-sounding bass and less pumping. AIR preserves high-frequency detail for more open, transparent highs. CRUSH adds harmonic richness and subtle distortion that varies with input gain, delivering that elusive analog warmth and presence to any source.
Key Features of the Drawmer FC-1
- Full-featured FET compressor in 500 Series format
- Variable Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Wet/Dry mix
- BIG and AIR modes for low-end weight and high-end clarity
- CRUSH harmonic saturation for analog warmth and presence
- PGM program-dependent release to reduce pumping
- Stereo linking via 500 Series Link pin
- Analog VU metering for gain reduction, input, or output levels
- Hard-wire bypass
- Designed and hand-built in the UK
Technical Specifications
- Type: 500 Series FET compressor
- Compression: FET with BIG, AIR, CRUSH, and PGM modes
- Attack Time: Variable (fast-acting)
- Release Time: Variable + program-dependent PGM mode
- Ratio: Variable
- Controls: All stepped for precise recall
