1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier Plug-In

Overview

1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier Plug-In

Ultra-Fast Attack Time and Classic FET Style Compression of the Original, Now in a Plug-In

The reputation of the hardware 1176LN Limiting Amplifier is well known throughout the audio industry. Originally designed and built by Universal Audio founding father Bill Putnam Sr. in the 1960’s, the 1176LN was the first to use a Field Effect Transistor (FET) as a voltage-controlled variable resistor. That innovation was the key to the product’s unique character. An in-depth analysis of the 1176LN’s “personality” in 2001 allowed UA to meticulously reproduce the ultra-fast attack and unique sonic characteristics of the original hardware as a UAD Powered Plug-In. This 1176 plug-in is now considered a "UAD Classic" and is bundled with every new UAD-2 product.

Trademark 1176 FET gain reduction emulation
Unique, analog-friendly, “warm” characteristics
Ultra-fast attack time
Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Features & Specs

1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier Plug-In

Features:

Trademark 1176 FET gain reduction emulation
Unique, analog-friendly, “warm” characteristics
Ultra-fast attack time
Supports the popular "All Buttons Mode", just like the original
Input & Output Gain Adjustment Knobs w/adjustable Attack and Release Settings
Adjustable Program-Dependent Compression Behavior
Custom Output Transformer Emulation design
Mono or Stereo Operation
Full automation capabilities
Flexible VU metering modes
Detailed, precise screen shot provides a realistic analog look and feel
Requires a UAD-1 or UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide

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Reviews

Reviews

Garrett "Jacknife" Lee
(R.E.M., The Cars)
"Wow! How did i do without it [UAD-2]? The 1073 EQ! 1176LN! Dimension D! The EMT reverbs! Fairchild 670!"

08/2010

Glenn Rosenstein
(Ziggy Marley, U2)
"Needless to say, the 1176, both the LN and the SE, they're definitely go-to plug-ins for me."

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06/2010

Hector Delgado
(Jay-Z, Ledisi)
"On Vocals, I always use an LA-2A to a SSL E Series Channel Strip to an 1176LN to a Precision De-Esser. They're amazing."

04/2010

Jim Dalrymple
(The Loop)
"[I use] the Fairchild Compressor, Neve 1081, Neve 1073, LA-2A and the 1176 Compressor. They all give you something different."

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09/2009

Ed Cherney
(Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton)
"You cannot make a classic rock record, in my mind's ear, without an 1176 on the snare drum."

07/2009
Ed Cherney
(Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton)
"I use an 1176 as part of my signal chain on basically on all my channels."

07/2009

Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs)
"The 1176 [plug-in] sounds like my F revision 1176. I could switch my F in & out and not really notice a huge difference."

03/2009

Vance Powell
(The Raconteurs)
"The 1073, 1176, LA-2A, LA-3A, 33609, the RE-201, the Dimension D, and the CE-1 [plug-ins]. I couldn't live without 'em"

03/2009

Gary Paczosa
(Allison Krauss)
"[The UAD-1] makes my job easier because I know exactly what I'm going to get when I pull up any of the plug-ins."

Elliot Scheiner
(Aerosmith, Queen, Steely Dan)
"The only plug-ins that I use are the Universal Audio emulations of the 1176 and LA2As."
Gareth Jones
(Grizzly Bear, Depeche Mode)
"Mixing Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest, we used all UA gear we could get our hands on - 1176s & LA-2As of course."

11/2009

Charles Dye
(Pro Sound News)
"The Universal Audio UAD 1176LN and LA-2A compressors do a great job of capturing the character of the older gear."

01/2006

Mike Clute
(Pro Sound News)
"The emulations [of the 1176 and LA2A] are absolutely incredible."

10/2002

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by M. Heth (Thursday 15 December, 2011)
Perfect, absolutely perfect! Nothing beats setting this gem to British mode (for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, just hold down Shift and click on one of the ratio settings to lock in all four buttons for some blatantly colorful compression!) on a drum bus and cranking the input … Read more
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by D. Dresdow (Friday 9 December, 2011)
I usually set my release time on this fast with the knob all the way clockwise. It's a goto for adding aggression to a track like an effect, but can equally be used as an audio bouncer. Sounds fantastic. … Read more
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by J. Schweitzer (Tuesday 29 November, 2011)
Love this plugin.. gives me the ability to sit sounds in the pocket, just like the hardware version.... Use this plugin all of the time! … Read more
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by R. Folson (Monday 14 November, 2011)
SMOOOOOTH!!! Great on Vocals, Bass, anything! just like the hardware!! … Read more
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by B. Dobozi (Saturday 12 November, 2011)
I love it on a variety of signals: vocals, bass, guitars, percussion, drumsâ€¦Â It's really my go-to colouring compressor. Recently working with Softube's FET compressor which has a parallel compression (mix) knob I wish the UAD compressors had that too, as I love parallel compression and sett … Read more

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