The 1176 Classic Limiter Collection by Universal Audio is an authentic FET compressor plugin collection featuring three legendary circuit revisions: Rev A "Bluestripe," Rev E (1176LN), and 1176AE 40th Anniversary Edition. Each emulation is modeled down to the transformers and FET amplifier circuits that define the hardware's character, making it the definitive digital recreation of the world's most recorded compressor used on countless hit records for over 50 years.
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Punch through dense mixes with three legendary 1176 variants delivering lightning-fast FET compression and overdriven character. All-Button mode stacks ratios for aggressive, colored aggression that cuts through anything.
Avid
Tame peaks with four selectable ratios and millisecond-precise control, delivering transparent punch without sacrificing natural dynamics.
Waves
Tame explosive transients in 50 microseconds and lock in punchy, controlled dynamics with vintage tube compression that demands attention on any track.
Plugin Alliance
Glue your mix with transparent, musical compression using discrete ratio settings and parallel blending for controlled, cohesive depth.
Waves
Vintage tube compression that glues tracks with smooth, musical saturation—dial in the perfect timing with six proven time constants and choose your link mode for stereo magic.
Waves
Smooth your vocals and instruments with program-dependent optical compression that responds musically to dynamics, not just levels. The legendary 3A character tames peaks naturally while preserving tone.
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