The Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor is an Origin Effects compressor pedal, currently around $419. Close alternatives include the Demon FX Super Symmetry Compressor and the Electro-Harmonix M76 Studio Compressor. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy Friedman DS Module.
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects · pedal
The Origin Effects Cali76 V2 is a studio-grade FET compressor modelled on the UREI 1176, built in the UK with a discrete Class A signal path. It gives the fast attack and punchy, assertive character the 1176 is known for, adding sustain and note density while keeping transients intact rather than dulling the pick attack. At light settings it thickens and evens out a clean tone almost invisibly; pushed harder it produces the pronounced, snappy squash used for funk and country playing. Attack, release, ratio and dry blend controls allow parallel compression that preserves the original dynamics underneath.
What stands out
“This is an 1176-style compressor : fast attack, punchy and assertive, adding weight and sustain while leaving transients and pick attack intact”
— from the reviews
“The Origin Effects Cali76 V2 is a studio-grade FET compressor modelled on the UREI 1176, built in the UK with a discrete Class A signal path”
— from the listing
“At light settings it thickens and evens out a clean tone almost invisibly; pushed harder it produces the pronounced, snappy squash used for funk and country playing”
— from the listing
“it gives the fast attack and punchy”
— from the listing
“adding sustain and note density while keeping transients intact”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“The cost is price and size relative to simple optical compressors”
— from the reviews
- compressor
- studio
- fet
- punchy
- transient
- dry
- compression
- parallel compression
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor is commonly used in
- Country
- Funk
- Country Pop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
PRS MT100
PRS
21% matchPRS MT100 leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy Friedman DS Module
Synergy
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Engl E600 Ironball Combo
Engl
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Engl Savage 60 MK II
Engl
11% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
11% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Pedals that stack with the Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
23% matchWhat Beetronics Overhive brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
23% matchWhat Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Suhr Riot
Suhr
17% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread CB-Distortion
Catalinbread
13% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Hotone Chunk Distortion
Hotone
13% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Diezel VH4V2
Diezel
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Basswar
Death By Audio
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Breaker
Matthews Effects
12% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Demon FX Super Symmetry Compressor, the Electro-Harmonix M76 Studio Compressor, the Empress Compressor Mk II. Budget picks: Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio V2, Universal Audio 1176 Compressor, Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor.
What pairs well with the Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy Friedman DS Module, Engl E600 Ironball Combo — PRS MT100 leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor cost?+
Around $419 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
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