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by A. Dowling (2/12/2013):

A number of years ago, I spent time with the UAD-1 platform while recording and mixing an album ... Read more

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Overview

Fairchild® 670 Compressor Plug-In

Exacting Emulation of the ‘Holy Grail’ In Variable Mu/Tube Limiting

In studio gear esoterica, the two-channel Fairchild 670 is the ‘Holy Grail’ of hardware compressors. Universal Audio went to great lengths to capture the unique and sublime sonics of this famous Variable Mu/Tube limiter — while simultaneously eliminating its 65 lb. girth, 14 transformers, 20 vacuum tubes, and $30,000 vintage-market price tag — for our UAD Powered Plug-In version. Modeled on noted engineer/producer Allen Side’s favorite unit from Ocean Way Studios, the Fairchild 670 plug-in incorporates all of the features from the original unit. Several new UAD-only features round out this offering, giving the Fairchild 670 Powered Plug-In added flexibility in modern studio settings.

Great efforts were made to capture the unique and sublime sonics of this famous mu-type tube limiter. The UAD Fairchild 670 adds an auxiliary panel allowing access to rear access controls, common mods, and unique Universal Audio-only additions.

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  • Jim Dalrymple

    (The Loop)

    "I love the sound of a Fairchild [plug-in] on an acoustic guitar. For me, it just brings out that natural sound that I like"

    Garrett "Jacknife" Lee

    (R.E.M., The Cars)

    “The UAD Fairchild 670 is beautiful on drum subs, mix buss, and pretty much anything else you can throw at it. It's got a smoothness that's hard to beat.”

    Henry Jackman

    (The Da Vinci Code)

    "The UAD Fairchild compressor, just like the original device, is an absolute winner."

    Paul Moak

    (Third Day, Matthew Mayfield)

    "The mix REALLY came to life when i strapped the Pultec-Pro and the Fairchild [plug-ins] across the bus."

    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!"

  • Eddy Schreyer

    (Oasis Mastering, Prince))

    "[I choose] the Fairchild 670 Compressor for its clean, controlled compression."

    Aziz Ibrahim

    (Simply Red, The Stone Roses)

    "The Neve 33609 & Fairchild 670 compressor plug-ins are my favorites. They really seem to fix things for me."

    Frank Filipetti

    (James Taylor, Rod Stewart)

    "Compared to the Waves & Bomb Factory emulations, it's [UAD Fairchild 670 plug] in a whole 'nuther league."

    Henry Jackman

    (The Da Vinci Code)

    "The UAD Fairchild compressor, just like the original device, is an absolute winner."

    Frank Filipetti

    (James Taylor, Rod Stewart)

    "Neve 1073, Fairchild 670, & EMT 140 — I don't think I'd even consider mixing in the box without them."

  • 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."

    Matt Knobel

    (Lenny Kravitz)

    "With the others, you have to work all day ... With the UAD, you put it on and it sounds like a Fairchild."

    Matt Knobel

    (Lenny Kravitz)

    "With the UAD-2 , you put it on and it sounds like a Fairchild. It makes it so much easier to get what you're looking for."

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    by A. Dowling (Tuesday 12 February, 2013)

    A number of years ago, I spent time with the UAD-1 platform while recording and mixing an album. At that time, I recall being shocked at the quality of the Fairchild plugin, the distinct character it imparted, and the fluid restraint it could give to a drum or stereo buss. I have recently added the … Read More

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    by J. Trompeter (Wednesday 23 January, 2013)

    The impact of this Plugin is immediately eveident when I compared it to my Waves Puigchild 670. The UA version has so much more "punch", "warmth" and "depth". Recently, I used it on a Drum Buss, and could not believe how much it added to the impact of the kit. I love the plug!!!! … Read More

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    Stunning!
    by G. White (Friday 7 December, 2012)

    This compressor is a steal at 79 dollars! I use it on EVERY production, on individual tracks and the mix bus.Especially PIANOS (no-one else seems to be using it for this...?). An old 16bit East West Grand piano into the Fairchild 760, then into EMT 140 'B' reverb with lots of pre-delay is CLASS!!!!. … Read More

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    by J. Olley (Thursday 2 August, 2012)

    I like this plugin a lot. I have never used the hardware version of the fairchild but I tried the UA demo as my hardware mastering compressor was in the shop. I liked it and ended up purchasing the plugin and have used it for mastering in most projects since. Don't forget to rock the lat/vert settin … Read More

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    by D. Tartar (Friday 27 July, 2012)

    I get so accustomed to using the LA-2A for compressing vocals that I have to shake myself by the shoulders sometimes to get out of my habits. This is my second review of this compressor due to the fact that this evening I was mixing a harmony vocal through an aux bus and I felt I wasn't quite gettin … Read More

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Features & Specs

Fairchild® 670 Compressor Plug-In

Features:

  • Modeled after Ocean Way’s famous golden unit
  • Sidechain Link for stereo operation
  • DC bias controls compression ratio and knee
  • Six attack and release time constants
  • Lateral-Vertical mode for vinyl mastering and stereo imaging effects
  • Separate mono version of 670 compressor for mono tracks
  • Input and Output metering
  • Final Output Gain
  • Controls Link which couples dual controls
  • Requires a UAD DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide

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