Several days ago we ran a post giving audio examples from both the hardware and the software universal audio 1176 limiter and their uad 1176 emulation plugin. Originally designed and built during the 1960s, the 1176ln was the first to use a field effect transistor fet as a voltagecontrolled variable resistor, and that innovation was the key to the products unique character. This website uses session and persistent cookies in order to provide you with the full user experience on the website, to collect statistical information and to provide our visitors with relevant advertising. Anyone compared the new uad 1176s to their waves pendants yet. He loves the 1176 so much the team at waves built the cla76. I really like what it does to the high end and high mids, i also like that there are 2 very different sounds the blackfaceblue stripe in the same plug in. Get the 1176 classic limiter plugin collection for uad and apollo, featuring three authentic plugin versions of the most popular compressor ever made. Like the mid60s classic, the cla2a sounds great on guitars and bass and really shines on vocals. Searches that return all or most of the database are a bad idea. As of december 31, 20, universal audio has shut down the uad1 registration authorization servers and related uad1 card transfer functions. Waves cla classic compressors plugin bundle sweetwater. Any installation of a third party software product into the mackie digital x bus mixer is entirely at the sole risk of the user.
Old uad 1176 but to be honest i cant remember the details, only that the new 1176 sounded quite a bit better than the rest and that the waves version had some weird issues with way too long release times, which made it useless for certain characteristic 1176 settings. Universal audios 1176 compressorlimiter was the obvious product, then, to launch its digital division of hardware emulations. The origin i thought is an 1176 clone in pedal format. Although the cla76 by waves is the oldest 1176 plugin on this list, it is. The ik black 76 was definitely in second place and would be the first plugin i buy when if i ever sell my uad card then there was a gap. Advanced search universal audio uad powered plugins and. In this short demonstration video, youll see and hear a controls overview, plus four great tips for incorporating the uad2 1176 classic limiter collection plugins into your mixes. Ik black 76 uad 1176 new uad 1176 old to me the uad 1176 new sounded best, with a nice depth to it and subtle distortion when pushed. Today i want to make the case that plugins are the absolute worst investment you could make in your studio. Its a very universal plugin you can use it on drums bass guitar vox busses etc. Uad 1176 vs waves cla 76 vs bombfactory 1176 i have all of the above and really like the clas. The results are simply stunning, and were thrilled to be able to offer this to our uad2 customers. A torrent for these plugins seems nonexistent, does anyone happen to have a torrent or a download link or at least have any knowledge of where one might be. The effects are very good i know professionals who have dropped their hardware because uad is close enough and repeatable, which is a pain w hardware.
The uad cs1 is a basic channel strip plugin that has most of the features that you might need on a single channel. This is your chance to see how grammywinning engineerproducer andrew scheps mixed the legendary rock band red hot chili peppers song pink as floyd learn how a multiplatinum mix engineer collaborated with the band and producer rick rubin to record and mix the group in both largeformat studios and home studios hear how he captured the bands characteristically funky and energetic. Marc mcclusky weezer, bad religion, everclear, motion city soundtrack. Uas classic 1176 compressor a history universal audio. Mackie digital x bus uad1 powered plugins installation guide disclaimer. For those working in the box, look no further than the waves cla76 and universal audios classic limiter collection, both of which expertly recreate the compressor in digital form. He loves the 1176 so much the team at waves built the cla 76 signature plugin. Hear the difference between an analog compressor, the universal audio 1176ln, and its plugin counterparts, the waves cla 76 and native instruments vc76. The first true peak limiter to feature alltransistor circuitry and ultrafast fet gain reduction, the 1176 has lent its character and punch to some of the greatest recordings in history.
The original universal audio 1176 was designed by ua founder m. Owning a highquality compressor plugin is equally important as having a decent understanding of how compressors work. The uad2 duo is the ultimate sonic upgrade for your daw bringing uas revolutionary combination of dsp hardware and highlyprized software plugins within the reach of project and pro studios alike. In both cases you have a pair of 1176s that can be used dual mono or linked for stereo. Inspired by the famed mid60s class a line level limiting amplifier, waves cla76 compressor plugin offers the superfast attack that made the original studio. Why plugins are the worst investment in your studio. Ua has not introduced a new uad1 plugin since 2009. The four plugins are named cla76 bluey and blacky 1176 emulations. It is an older plug from the uad1 days, but still serves its function well. The 1176 limiter plugin collection provides three distinct 1176 revisions, representing over 40 years of.
Use the vc 2a for leveling vocals it leaves the peaks more or less intact but pushes the quieter parts in a natural, musical way. Inspired by two highlydesirable revisions of the 1176 both versions of the cla 76 blacky and bluey offer the superfast attack that made the original units studio legends. Waves chris lordalge signature series plugin bundle. Universal audio 1176 classic limiter plugin collection. An indepth analysis of the 1176lns personality allowed universal audio to methodically. Waves cla classic compressors well get straight into the classic emulations with this collection from waves, created with the aid of uberrock producer chris lordalge. And honestly, i use the word investment with a hint of sarcasm.
Our top list of 1176 plugins you should try in your mixes. Turn up the gain to get the smooth, subtle coloration and drive this classic compressor is famous for. The cla76 is a software emulation of the classic fet urei 1176 compressor sold and marketed by waves audio. I dont use it that often as a mastering compressor though. I get asked a lot about what compressors i suggest if you dont have the budget to purchase a universal audio system. A dynamic range compressor is an essential mixing tool and a core part of every digital audio workstation. That knowledge has produced the 1176 collection, says matt ward, president of universal audio. I didnt like the l1 but ive got good results from the l2 sounds cleaner and if you watch your gain staging when you record you shouldnt need any more than 3db max limiting. Also in the cla classic compressors series is cla76. Urei universal audio 1176 compressorlimiter vintage king. Inspired by the famed mid60s class a line level limiting amplifier, waves cla 76 compressor plugin offers the superfast attack that made the original studio legends. Cla classic compressors by waves dynamics compressor.
The 21176 was briefly issued in the early 2000s, and is a stereo version of the 1176ln in a 2u enclosure. It should be noted that the latter two plugins are serious cpu hogs, with each instance of the 670 and pultec using almost 10% of the uad1s cpu. As you would expect from universal audio, all of this performance and. The venerable and very useful 1176 compressor from universal audio has few controls but they are powerful and sometimes confusing. The original urei 1176 was the first solidstate peak limiter, relying on a fieldeffect transistor fet for its gain. Unlike the other compressors in this bundle, there is another 1176 plugin out there that comes free with pro tools that is made by them through bomb factory. Its easy to throw around the term classic when discussing vintage hardware but when a device is inducted into the tecnology hall of fame, you know its made its presence felt through recording history. Softube fet compressor, waves cla76, ik black76, stillwell the rocket, fxpansion dcam dynamics chancomp ssl g series bus compressor plugin. Bill putnam, and represented a major breakthrough in limiter technology. The vc 2a also delivers highly satisfying results on bass.
Inspired by the famed mid60s class a line level limiting amplifier, waves cla76 compressor plugin offers the superfast attack that made the original studio legends. Ive used uad for over 3 years now and was skeptical about these at first. Are there difference between having two separate universal audio 1176 compressorlimiters and a 21176 twin compressorlimiter. Youtube waves cla 76 compressor plugin on snare drum universal audio 1176 emulation duration.
Freeware compressor of type ssl la2a and 1176 emulation. The 1176 plugin was released on uad1s platform in 2001. Inspired by the famed mid60s class a line level limiting amplifier, waves cla 76 compressor plugin offers the superfast attack that made the original studio. It emulates one of the most famous compressorlimiters of all time, the teletronix la2a, while adding chris lordalges personal presets. I am broke to the bone now so i cant afford buying anything and i am tired of trying out all those freeware, just to toss em one by one again. The neve 1073 for apollo in uad 2 provides all the features, unique circuit. The neve 1073 console channel module is probably considered to be the most revered preamp and eq circuit ever designed.
From the moment it was unleashed on the audio industry in 1978, the original lexicon 224 digital reverb with its tactile, sliderbased controller and famously lush reverb tail almost singlehandedly defined the sound of an entire era. Cytomic the glue, waves ssl gbuss comp, fxpansion dcam dynamics busscomp. Free compressor vst plugins bedroom producers blog. Neve 1073 plugin comparison uad vs waves vs slate digital in the box. The four plugins are named cla76 bluey and blacky 1176 emulations, fantastic for drums, guitars, bass actually everything, and. Cla classic compressors is a collaboration between waves and chris lordalge that brings you models of four compressors considered true classics by audio engineers the world over. The uad 1176 rev e is available as part of the classic limiter collection, which. He loves the 1176 so much the team at waves built the cla76 signature plugin. We asked you to both vote on your preference and also to comment on why you made the choice. Uad1 dsp card and plugins, vst to rtas adapter tape op. Uad software archives universal audio support home.
Universal audio 1176 vs waves cla76 vs ni vc76 compressor. The uad 1176 classic limiter collection is arguably the standard by. Its been used on a massive number of popular recordings from the late 20th century until today. Lexicon 224 by universal audio plugins vst, au splice. Softube live streams join todd urban every friday for a mixing and music making stream filled with softube insider talk, selfisolation inspiration, and a plugin giveaway. If youre a guitarist looking to add a highquality compressor to your pedalboard, the answer to. In this video fab explains all relevant settings and shows example on how to make the best of them in a musical way. Well get straight into the classic emulations with this collection from waves, created with. Introduced in 1970, the 1073 was found in neve consoles, such as the wessex a88 and the 8014. Over the course of a career spanning almost three decades, chris lordalge has worked. So in this video, we compare the waves cla 76 to the ua 1176ln. Keeley compressor pro discussion in effects, pedals, strings.
Freeware compressor of type ssl la2a and 1176 emulation testing do anyone know of have a suggestion about decent good freeware compressors of ssl la2a and 1176 types of analog compressors. Cla76 is a compression plugin that is modeled after the classic universal audio 1176, hence its found in waves classic compressor bundle along with a number of other classic compressor emulations. Universal audio1176 vs waves cla76 compressor plugins. So before we break down the best 1176 plugins, lets take a look at what made the original 1176 so special. It is part of the cla classic cla76inspired by two highlydesirable revisions of the famed mid60s compressors au vst vst3 rtas tdm intel download, torrent, teletronix la2a3a waves cla2a3a, ik multimedia tracks cs white 2a, urei. Our top list of 1176 plugins you should try in your.
Ive had fl studio scan my plugins and it detects them but when i load it, it says something wrong with the register stuff. The uad1 powered plugins card and all associated software plugins are the sole property of universal audio. We have also discontinued the sale of uad1 plugins in our online store. Since its introduction in 1968, the universal audio 1176 limiting amplifier. Slate fg116 vs uad 1176 classical and legacy collection vs waves cla76 youtube teletronix la2a vs. Pc vst, nuendo 4, rme ff800, simple test drum buss compression. Inspired by two highlydesirable revisions of the 1176 both versions of the cla76 blacky and bluey offer the superfast attack that made the original units studio legends. The definitive 1176 compressor plugin roundup sonicscoop. Though the audio circuitry remains the same as the reissue 1176ln from the same period, rotary switches replace push buttons for ratio and meter selection, and metering options are limited and the meters are notably smaller. The logic eqs and compressors were all replaced with the uad1s very credible simulations more on this later of the la2a, 1176, and fairchild 670 compressors and the pultec eq.
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