To create the Custom Opto, Slate Digital modded one of the most classic vintage Opto compressors in history by adding timing & ratio controls plus 4 new tone settings. With the Custom Opto you can shape your sound to perfection in seconds.

Hot Rod Your Sound

Decide how quickly the circuit responds with Speed, and dial in just the right amount of compression with Ratio. Get all the smoothness of a Classic Opto with the controls you need to hot rod your sound.

Dial In Your Tone

Choose from 4 new custom vibes to breathe life into your mix. Open up your top end with Airy. Take out harsh frequencies with Smooth. Bring snap & punch with Aggro. Add vintage fatness with Warm. The Tone knob is your new best friend.

Dynamic Duo - FG-2A & Custom Opto Compressor

Slate Digital FG-2A gives you that smooth, classic 2A sound that's been shaping music for over half a century. While the Slate Digital Custom Opto goes even further & lets you shape your tracks—including full mixes—to perfection. Together these two Optos give you total control of your mix.