Secret Compression Tricks: How to Use the 1176 Limiter

Learn how to add punch, presence, and attitude to your drums and vocals.

In this video, learn how to add the unmistakable tone and energy of the legendary 1176 compressor to your productions.

From Led Zeppelin to Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin to Radiohead, Pharell, and thousands more, the albums that relied on the 1176's analog magic are impossible to count. Learn how to make your drums "slam" and your vocals "pop" using the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection.

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