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  • 4.5/5
    (356)

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4.5/5
(356)

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 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

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

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.

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

Customer Reviews

Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII Compressor

Overall Rating

4.5/5
(356)

M. Di Lorenzo

September 5, 2024

Just like the real... And I have both ¡

Tubetech compressor is an amazing unit, but I just could afford one of them. So I tried the UAD Plugin. It is incredible, I couldn´t notice any difference. The transparency, the gentle compression, the feeling is there. Like the HW unit, it is almost impossible to make something wrong with this plugin. Getting the right amount of compression is incredible easy. It is fixed in my vocal chain and mandatory in my bass when recording, and in almost every track when mixing. Its is one of the best plugins in my UAD collection. Thanks a lot ¡

K. Osei-Badu

August 19, 2024

Cleanest Opto you can get

If you want clean sounding vocals, while being okay with sacrificing the some color, this is the exact plugin your looking for. I use it on almost every vocal plugin chain and I cannot stop loving it.

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July 31, 2024

I love this compressor

But no native versuion really sucks

D. Gashi

July 18, 2024

Beast!

This plugin is incredible! It has an amazing sound and I love it. However, I miss having a native version since I work in different studios frequently.

B. Bradford

July 14, 2024

Great Sounding Compressor

Luv it!! Great professional sounding and Chris Browns engineer uses it in all of his vocals!

K. Kim

July 13, 2024

아주 좋은 사운드

저는 LA 2a 보다 CL1b를 더욱 좋아합니다. 증폭없는 사운드가 잘 정돈되는 컴프

T. Arantes

July 11, 2024

Compressor ótimo para os vocais

Consegui imprimir uma sonoridade que já buscava a muito tempo

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July 7, 2024

Great Compressor

Excellent Compressor definitely worth the hype

T. McCleary

June 22, 2024

The taste of the pudding is in the eating

If you are wondering why most successful producers use Tube-Tech CL 1B MkII on vocals, just get it and you will understand immediately

A. Pashka

June 15, 2024

The single best compressor plugin for vocals

This is my #1 vocal compressor, it’s so open, clear, and rich. If you love the musicality of LA2As on vocals, you should get this. It just has something special.

P. Tshiombo

May 1, 2024

INCOYABLE

INCOYABLE CETTE PEPITE;

V. SMITH

April 10, 2024

Amazing!

Big fan of the hardware version, this did not disappoint. Got it just in time for a vocal session and it was all I expected and more.

M. Maj

April 4, 2024

Fav compressor

Very good and clean compressor.

O. Tekebaş

March 19, 2024

My favorite vocal compressor

This is my go to plugin. İ have almost all of uad compressors. But, this one is different for vocal recordings. Use it just a little and add distressor and a bit of eq

J. Blanco

February 9, 2024

No brainer

For me, is a no brainer, im really liking this compression, but i didn't use the original hardware, whatever its mark was, so i can't compare them.

Can say, that if u want a compressor for taming voices, without being so aggresive, u know -2 -3 dbs compression on low ratios for tracking and printing, for me, its the way to go, all over 2A really slight compression but taming spikes, and making the mid range not that harshy while keeping its character, if u are looking something like this, this is your compressor

J. Blanco

February 9, 2024

No brainer

For me, is a no brainer, im really liking this compression, but i didn't use the original hardware, whatever its mark was, so i can't compare them.

Can say, that if u want a compressor for taming voices, without being so aggresive, u know -2 -3 dbs compression on low ratios for tracking and printing, for me, its the way to go, all over 2A really slight compression but taming spikes, and making the mid range not that harshy while keeping its character, if u are looking something like this, this is your compressor

J. Blanco

February 9, 2024

No brainer

For me, is a no brainer, im really liking this compression, but i didn't use the original hardware, whatever its mark was, so i can't compare them.

Can say, that if u want a compressor for taming voices, without being so aggresive, u know -2 -3 dbs compression on low ratios for tracking and printing, for me, its the way to go, all over 2A really slight compression but taming spikes, and making the mid range not that harshy while keeping its character, if u are looking something like this, this is your compressor

J. Blanco

February 9, 2024

No brainer

For me, is a no brainer, im really liking this compression, but i didn't use the original hardware, whatever its mark was, so i can't compare them.

Can say, that if u want a compressor for taming voices, without being so aggresive, u know -2 -3 dbs compression on low ratios for tracking and printing, for me, its the way to go, all over 2A really slight compression but taming spikes, and making the mid range not that harshy while keeping its character, if u are looking something like this, this is your compressor

J. Blanco

February 9, 2024

No brainer

For me, is a no brainer, im really liking this compression, but i didn't use the original hardware, whatever its mark was, so i can't compare them.

Can say, that if u want a compressor for taming voices, without being so aggresive, u know -2 -3 dbs compression on low ratios for tracking and printing, for me, its the way to go, all over 2A really slight compression but taming spikes, and making the mid range not that harshy while keeping its character, if u are looking something like this, this is your compressor

J. Blanco

February 9, 2024

No brainer

For me, is a no brainer, im really liking this compression, but i didn't use the original hardware, whatever its mark was, so i can't compare them.

Can say, that if u want a compressor for taming voices, without being so aggresive, u know -2 -3 dbs compression on low ratios for tracking and printing, for me, its the way to go, all over 2A really slight compression but taming spikes, and making the mid range not that harshy while keeping its character, if u are looking something like this, this is your compressor