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
E. Ananda
June 23, 2022
The Sound
The thickness the OOF this gives. just try it. trust me!
Read MoreE. TORRES
June 12, 2022
Game changer !!!!
Since the purchase of Tube-Tech Cl 1B I have not put it down . It’s literally on every mix I do which is in the genre of Hip Hop . The color and texture it adds to elements is hands down...
Read MoreG. WilliamsII
April 16, 2022
Lovely sound
I really love the sound of this compressor especially with hip hop and neo soul or anything that needs more body! Adds nice thickness and glue...
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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. Ananda
The Sound
The thickness the OOF this gives. just try it. trust me!
E. TORRES
Game changer !!!!
Since the purchase of Tube-Tech Cl 1B I have not put it down . It’s literally on every mix I do which is in the genre of Hip Hop . The color and texture it adds to elements is hands down the best in my experience. Don’t get me wrong different elements require a different approach and depending on what your aiming for but this compressor fits a lot of the elements I work with. You won’t go wrong with this tool .
L. Gache
BROKEN AND BUGGY
pretty much unusable. shame, because it used to be so good
B. Prosko
Buggy
I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing. Very buggy, all the issues listed by others are still a problem.
C. Bonanni
needle not moving
I can tell that this sounds so good but unfortunately the interface is bugged and apparently has been bugged since January. Please fix this!!
R. Jalbert
Still not working
I Do not recommend to buy it until they fix it
It's Disappointing, considering the price and how long this has been a known problem. Currently it's not working properly ...d. calcagne
Glitch ridden. VU meter jumps. Crashes LUNA.
I don't understand how this issue can be unresolved for so long. Bizarre.
S. Simms
Still not working
I can understand that both UAD and Softube are having to collaborate to get this plug-in up and running, causing delays. Fingers crossed it gets sorted soon. Until then, I don’t recommend purchasing unless you don’t mind downgrading your software to 9.14.5
E. Dedevesis
Best comp eq for vocals
Best comp eq for vocals
C. Rack
Still Broken
Do not recommend buying until they fix. Disappointing considering the price and how long this has been a known problem. Currently it's completely unusable
M. Mchangani
MkII Glitches
The MKII Version is malfunctioning on my m1 Mac mini...It works for a while then stops transmitting sound...this has been going on even after upgrading to version 10
M. Ramge
VU bugged out for months
I think this plugin would sound amazing, if it would actually work properly. The bugs around this Plugin have been known to UA for months now, but still no fix in sight. I really hope this gets addressed soon because it is one of my favourite compressors for vocals.
M. McCoy
Top notch
I got this and the distressor, couldn’t be happier
G. WilliamsII
Lovely sound
I really love the sound of this compressor especially with hip hop and neo soul or anything that needs more body! Adds nice thickness and glue
M. Upshaw
Don’t put this on your chain till they fix it
If you throw this on your chain you could be introducing yourself to a ton of issues if not immediately the worst…. Later!!!!! Don’t bounce down with it…..it will mute the track it’s inserted on
J. Monroe
NOT WORKING
The METER doesn't work in LUNA, you have to pull the plugin up in console to see how much GR, then it jumps around and never goes to 0. This plugin also locks up whatever sessions I have it on after updating to the new software and I have to restart my computer to even reopen luna to open another session. I now have ANY access to ~90% of my sessions and UA isn't responding to anything regarding this plugin and its bugs !!!!
s. whitman
Very Disappointing
Really wanted this to work. but it doesn't, pumps badly anything over -3 db GR at any setting. And obviously the needle jumps all over the place. Wasted money. please can we have a fix.
E. Gusakov
Nice sound but doesn't work on MacOs
The Tube Tech cl1b mk ii is cracking on every bounce, its impossible to work, please fix it!
S. Gommans
Worthless plugins it only does harm to every project
Restarted my laptop about 50 times before the mk ii worked, coming to find out that it crashes the whole Luna and Apollo system. Every export Will Result into cracking issues so simply said, you can never bounce a normal project.
S. Gommans
Comon uad
This problem is going on for months already uad pleas fix the bugs
