Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII Compressor
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The preferred vocal compressor for pop, hip‑hop, and R&B.
Developed by Softube, the Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII plug-in for UAD hardware and UA Audio Interfaces is an update of this iconic optical compressor used by modern artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and more.
Featuring numerous sonic enhancements and new high-resolution graphics, the Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII plug-in has been reimagined with Softube's latest component modeling and signal processing technology, for an even deeper emulation than before — capturing this modern classic in all its tube glory.Track and mix with an updated emulation of a modern classic compressor, fully endorsed by Tube-Tech, Denmark
Enhance transients and retain dynamics with new Parallel Compression and Sidechain Low Cut controls
Add musical-sounding compression to vocals with the same “go-to” unit preferred by Kanye West, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez
Dial-up weight and tube character on drums, bass, acoustic guitars, and vocals
A Modern Opto
A studio staple across a variety of genres, the Tube Tech CL 1B takes the classic warm opto compression recipe and modernizes it with selectable Fixed, Manual, or Fix/Man attack and release settings, making it useful on myriad sources. From soft and gentle massaging of a vocal to accentuating punch and snap on drums or guitars, the CL 1B's vintage/modern approach to dynamics control make it a go-to compressor for pop royalty.
Added Versatility
The new Parallel Compression control lets you easily blend in compression on a drum loop or lead vocal, while the added Low Cut Sidechain feature keeps your sources punchy by keeping greedy low end away from your compression threshold.
Stylish New Graphics
Along with the revamped sonics and added features, now you can tweak your CL 1B MkII from a new point of view with bold high-res graphics that pop — especially on 4K or Ultra HD screens.
Customer Reviews
F. Biagiotti
January 28, 2023
Impressive quality
Impressive how just processing vocals on it just improves 'em, giving them body without ruin all the other aspects, super recommended.
Read Moren. Kanchanawat
January 14, 2023
Great and a standard
1176,la2a, cl1b…. There’s a reason these are the industry standard
Read MoreF. San Filippo
January 14, 2023
If you have the 1176, Fairchild, and LA-2A collections, you might consider this next.
A wonderful cross between a Fairchild and an 1176 -- has the controls of an 1176 but the more responsive nature of a variable mu compressor. You can get by without it, and the controls are...
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Key Features
An updated emulation of a modern classic opto compressor, fully authenticated by Tube-Tech, Denmark
A legendary go-to vocal compressor for major pop, R&B, and hip-hop artists from Kanye to Jennifer Lopez and more
Added flexibility with new Sidechain Low Cut and Parallel Compression controls
Updated hi-res graphics for 4K and Ultra HD screens
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Customer Reviews
Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII Compressor
A. Fotakis
Very good!
Nice plugin
F. Biagiotti
Impressive quality
Impressive how just processing vocals on it just improves 'em, giving them body without ruin all the other aspects, super recommended.
M. Oehmke
Tube Tech
One of the best compressors
M. Oehmke
Comp
One of the best compressors <3
n. Kanchanawat
Great and a standard
1176,la2a, cl1b…. There’s a reason these are the industry standard
F. San Filippo
If you have the 1176, Fairchild, and LA-2A collections, you might consider this next.
A wonderful cross between a Fairchild and an 1176 -- has the controls of an 1176 but the more responsive nature of a variable mu compressor. You can get by without it, and the controls are a little funky and overly sensitive around the sweet spot of the threshold. But it sounds good. Would be nice to have a gain in and out of the plugin, like the native Softube version.
a. vanpourse
Has That Lovely Musical Compression You Hear In Hiphop Tracks
It has that musical compression I hear in HipHop Music...Glad I purchased It
K. Thura
Natural Compression
Great on vocals.
j. king
Excellent compressor
Tube -Tech CL 1B is the only compressor you will ever need for vocals and everything else
F. Massidda
Awesome
Awesome
c. rosario
Warm
Love it
When you need that classic warmthM. Zito
CL1B
Great on vocals!
L. Moreno
Mal
No me funcionan los presets
T. Stankiewicz
One of the top compressors
Perfect pair with Avalon.
T. Aras
I Love it !!!
i'm still in Love with this Tube Tech Comp!!!!!
I Use it for VocalsT. Friesecke
*****
Such a sweet compression - like it so much for vocalchains.
New go-to-tool!R. CASTRO
Tube-Tech CL 1B Candela...
lo adquiri para grabar ponerlo en la consola UAD un buen complemento
R. CASTRO
CL 1B
Lo adquiri para grabacion utilisandolo en la consola UAD gran complemento.
S. Leathers
CL 1B Completes My Vocal Chain!
I can't remember yesterday but I remember every project since purchasing the CL B. All productions now sound official. Compression is natural feeling and complete my vocal chain.
W. Jackmore
Real natural Compression
Breaths so much life into vocals and acoustic instruments
