Universal Audio 1176 Classic Limiter Collection Plug-In

Universal Audio UADX-UA-1176-COLLECTION Overview

The from Universal Audio provides three different emulations of this legendary hardware compressor ready for you to incorporate into your digital workflow. One of the most popular compressors of all time and used on countless recording and mixing sessions, the original 1176 represented a technical breakthough with its solid-state circuitry and ultrafast 20 ms FET gain reduction. The software painstakingly recreates the distinctive color and punch that have made the unit a go-to solution on individual inserts for sources such as an individual snare, vocal, or guitar track, or for multi-instrument sources such as a stereo drum bus.

Presets by expert users including Andy Johns, Andrew Scheps, Ed Cherney, and Joe Chiccarelli are supplied to help you mix like a pro. This plug-in software download includes a native version that will run on Mac and Windows computers without UA hardware as well as a second version that runs accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.

A Triple Threat

The 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection provides three distinct 1176 revisions representing over 40 years of design iterations to the original 1176. The Rev A Bluestripe represents the original Putnam FET limiter design, complete with its higher distortion and unique FET gain amplifier characteristics. The Rev E Blackface covers the early 70s Brad Plunkett LN (Low Noise) era, with variations including a more linear compression response, transistor gain amplification, and a change to the program dependence. The 1176AE provides UA s rare 1176 40th Anniversary Edition, complete with exclusive mods, including its lower 2:1 compression ratio.

Classic Compression, Quickly

Using an 1176 is a study in simplicity. Input simultaneously sets compression threshold and the level of the signal entering the 1176 Output sets the final signal level. Attack sets the time it takes the 1176 to respond to incoming signal, while Release sets the time it takes the 1176 to return to its initial level. The VU meter displays the amount of gain reduction (GR) or output level (+4/+8).

Ratio Buttons for Iconic Color

The four Ratio buttons determine the degree of gain reduction lower ratios for compression and higher ratios for limiting. Disengaging all Ratio buttons disables compression while continuing to pass signal through the 1176 circuitry, adding unmistakable color. At the request of users, multibutton combinations possible with the hardware are now attainable in the plug-in, including the famous all-buttons-in sound.

Added Features for Modern Workflows

Exclusive plug-in only features lend modern workflows to this classic processor collection. Get quick parallel processing on bass and kick drums with Dry/Wet mix controls, or use the custom side-chain filter to tame low-frequency pumping. Plus, enhanced graphics with improved VU metering bring iconic FET compression into a new age.