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.Now You Can:
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
J. Garner
March 27, 2020
Love it on vocals !
Got the demo and instantly fell in love with this plugin ! Go to for sure !
Read MoreC. Arceneaux
March 24, 2020
Amazing compressor
This is such a great sounding compressor. I love it on vocals and room mics on drums and acoustic guitar and piano. It has this wonderful warmth to it.
Read Moret. taeksu
December 30, 2019
꼭 필요한 플러그인이다.
Great and great product but expensive I can only buy with tears
Read Moret. taeksu
December 30, 2019
매우 융이한 플르그인중 하나여서 샀지만
Great and great product but expensive I can only buy with tears
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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
E. THAMES
Yes Sir!
Finaly what my vocals needed.
J. Garner
Love it on vocals !
Got the demo and instantly fell in love with this plugin ! Go to for sure !
C. Arceneaux
Amazing compressor
This is such a great sounding compressor. I love it on vocals and room mics on drums and acoustic guitar and piano. It has this wonderful warmth to it.
F. Lockwood
Excellent
Excellent et impressionnant !
t. taeksu
꼭 필요한 플러그인이다.
Great and great product but expensive
I can only buy with tearst. taeksu
매우 융이한 플르그인중 하나여서 샀지만
Great and great product but expensive
I can only buy with tearsJ. Steffen
Wow
Generally I always used the 1176 on vocals until I demoed this and then bought in 10 minutes after. Fast attack and fast release all of the consonants pop right out on vocals making the vocalists words crisp and present in the mix, I have heard any other compressor do this. I can’t get that with any other compressor on vocals. This is now my go to compressor on vocals, even over the Distressor. This with the VSM-3 sitting behind it and your vocals will cut right through the mix with no problem.
J. Kim
Compare with outboard!
almost same, amazing
j. kim
really nice for vocal
it's really fat and face up vocal and powerful
W. Welmixpro
Awesome!!!
Awesome!!!
a. de rocco
really impressive!!!! WOW!!!!!!
SUPER POWER!!!!!!!!
S. Turner
UAD has done it again
I use this compressor on my input following my 500 series rack. What can i say but "Up Front Vocals" with very minimal processing during mix down.
M. Nwankoti
Sounds uncompressed and natural!!!
Its always on my lead vocals and i love using it right before the LA 2A Gray they compliment each other so well!!
N. Tai
GOOD
มัก
C. Roberts
There Are No Words to Descri...Actually
Wow! I am continually impressed with how rich in detail UAD-2 plugins keep getting. And, trust me, this one will not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and just get it already.
K. Welham
Nice
I really like this. Nice tone.
E. Mulaku
Tube-Tech CL1bMK1
I recently purchased the MK1, and now there is a MK2? These things are expensive. on top of that, i cannot re-sell the plugins. I'm not happy with this. I've spent close to thousand of dollars in plugins alone, and now i cannot resell them. I had to purchase the autotune twice? once the bad looking interface, now this.
W. Schmidl
not for Live-Rack
not for all Universal Audio hardware. Live-Rack users still have to work with a very old software and this plugin does not run. Don´t buy.
W. Schmidl
Live-Rack-Users DON´T BUY!
As Universal Audio is not updating the Live-Rack-Software for too long, this plugin doesn´t run on Live-Rack. I am very upset about this.
t. jensen
Good impression
Simple snd nice grafich.
Convenient dry/wet.
