UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
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The definitive collection of the world’s most famous compressors.
The original Universal Audio 1176 was designed by UA founder M.T. “Bill” Putnam, and represented a major breakthrough in limiter technology. The first compressor featuring solid‑state circuitry and ultra-fast 20 microsecond FET gain reduction, the 1176 is an easy‑to‑use “desert island” compressor that has lent its character and punch to some of the greatest recordings in history.
Upon its release in 2001, UA’s first 1176 plug‑in single‑handedly launched our UAD platform. Extensive end‑to‑end circuit modeling in 2013 captured even more sonic nuance. Now with updated graphics and additional controls, the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection continues its legacy of analog modeling excellence.
Track and mix with painstaking emulations of the legendary 1176, the most popular compressor ever made
Choose from three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE — each with their own sonic attributes
Harness the 1176’s entire electronic path including transformers and FET and transistor amplifiers for colorful distortion
Access “All-Button” or “No Ratio” modes for colorful overdriven textures
Expanded controls for Headroom, Mix, and custom Sidechain Filter for reduced LF pumping
Mix with presets from legendary 1176 users such as Andy Johns, Andrew Scheps, Ed Cherney, and Joe Chiccarelli
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Featuring the 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection.
A Triple Threat
The 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection provides three distinct 1176 revisions, representing over 40 years of design iterations to the original 1176. The Rev A “Bluestripe” represents the original Putnam FET limiter design, complete with its higher distortion and unique FET gain amplifier characteristics. The Rev E “Blackface” covers the early '70s Brad Plunkett “LN” (Low Noise) era, with variations including a more linear compression response, transistor gain amplification, and a change to the program dependence. The 1176AE provides UA’s rare 1176 40th Anniversary Edition, complete with exclusive mods — including its lower 2:1 compression ratio.
Classic Compression, Quickly
Using an 1176 is a study in simplicity. Input simultaneously sets compression threshold and the level of the signal entering the 1176; Output sets the final signal level. Attack sets the time it takes the 1176 to respond to incoming signal, while Release sets the time it takes the 1176 to return to its initial level. The VU meter displays the amount of gain reduction (GR) or output level (+4/+8).
Ratio Buttons for Iconic Color
The four Ratio buttons determine the degree of gain reduction — lower ratios for compression, higher ratios for limiting. Disengaging all Ratio buttons disables compression, while continuing to pass signal through the 1176 circuitry, adding unmistakable color. At the request of users, “Multi-Button” combinations possible with the hardware are now attainable in the plug-in — including the famous “All Button” sound.
Added Features for Modern Workflows
Exclusive plug‑in only features lend modern workflows to this classic processor collection. Get quick parallel processing on bass and kick drums with Dry/Wet mix controls, or use the custom Sidechain Filter to tame low‑frequency pumping. Plus, enhanced graphics with improved VU metering bring iconic FET compression into a new age.
“The new 1176s are better for vocals because the old ones are grittier. The new ones are cleaner and just sweeter on tape.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“ I use the 1176 on everything: vocals, guitars, bass, drums, overheads, and percussion… It’s just such a great workhorse.”
– Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead, Charlotte Gainsbourg)
“I always use an 1176 on the insert. It tickles but doesn’t take over... and puts the vocals right up front.”
– Jimmy Douglass (Pharrell, Timbaland, John Legend)
“Just when you thought you had all the 1176s you need… The Bluestripe is the perfect aggressive compressor and the 1176AE 2:1 ratio adds a new option for softer smoother compression.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“As technology marches on, it's great that UA realizes it is possible to revisit some of their classic plug-ins and make them even better than before.”
– Carl Glanville (U2, Billy Joel, Counting Crows)
“The 1176 Plug-in Collection excites me the same way the hardware versions did when I started in the biz.”
– David Isaac (Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross, Eric Clapton)
“My vocal chain is an LA-2A, SSL E Series Channel Strip, an 1176LN, and a Precision De-Esser. They're amazing plug-ins.”
– Hector Delgado (A$AP Rocky, Selena Gomez, Jay-Z)
“I'm so impressed with the new 1176 emulation... this plug-in is now equal to its hardware equivalent. Having this many Bluestripes available at once is sick.”
– Jacquire King (James Bay, Kings of Leon, Tom Waits)
“The UAD 1176 plug-ins go one step further than other emulations in capturing all the crazy things 1176s do — they absolutely remind me of the hardware.”
– Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Duke Spirit)
“The UAD 1176LN is my go-to compressor for bass. It really helps achieve that in-your-face sound!”
– Ariel Borujow (Chromeo, Mac Miller, Madonna)
“The UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection are definitely go‑to plug‑ins for me.”
– Glenn Rosenstein (Ziggy Marley, U2)Avis clients
J. Lardinois
17 janvier 2023
Can't mix without these.
Incredibly versatile plugins for compression, limiting, effects, everything. These 3 are on every single mix I make (mostly the Rev A and E, but AE occasionally). The default settings are a...
En lire plusP. Waters
16 janvier 2023
YEWWWWW
Rev A all day bbbbbbbbb, these 1176 blow others awayyyyy
En lire plusg. weidner
14 janvier 2023
love these compressors
Having the choice between all of these great emulations is awesome. love the blue face on vocals, really good at adding some nice harmonic distortion. they sound great when pushed, like the...
En lire plusD. Gardell
14 janvier 2023
Just updated from the legacy
Loving em so far! Wish you could switch between them in one plugin, that'd be pretty sweet.
En lire plusP. Méndez Gómez
10 janvier 2023
Just upgraded, loving the variety in character and tone shaping
The legacy versions served me well for a while, so it's cool to have these higher quality versions with more depth and tone shaping abilities....
En lire plusG. Grinko
9 janvier 2023
Classic is classic!
1176 is classic for every style and genre.Its great!
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Key Features
Painstaking new emulations of legendary M.T. “Bill” Putnam-designed 1176, the most popular compressor ever made
Includes three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE — each with their own sonic attributes
Models entire electronic path, including transformers, FET and bipolar transistor amplifiers, for colorful input / output distortion
Accurately models ultra-fast hardware attack time: 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
New “No Ratio” or Attack “Off” provides popular amplifier-only mode, adding 1176 distortion without compression
All multi-button ratio combinations now available — including “All-Buttons”
Includes Artist Presets from Andy Johns, Andrew Scheps, Carl Glanville, David Isaac, Ed Cherney, Hugo Nicolson, Jacquire King, Joe Chiccarelli, and Vance Powell
Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Avis clients
1176 Classic Limiter Collection
J. Lardinois
Can't mix without these.
Incredibly versatile plugins for compression, limiting, effects, everything. These 3 are on every single mix I make (mostly the Rev A and E, but AE occasionally). The default settings are a great starting point (except maybe not perfectly unity gain), but knowing how to dial it in pays off. These sound significantly better than any competing counterparts, and I own quite a few 1176 plugins from other companies.
P. Waters
YEWWWWW
Rev A all day bbbbbbbbb, these 1176 blow others awayyyyy
g. weidner
love these compressors
Having the choice between all of these great emulations is awesome. love the blue face on vocals, really good at adding some nice harmonic distortion. they sound great when pushed, like the originals. love the black one on bass gtr. and the purple-ish
/ black one seems to sound good on everything.D. Gardell
Just updated from the legacy
Loving em so far!
Wish you could switch between them in one plugin, that'd be pretty sweet.P. Méndez Gómez
Just upgraded, loving the variety in character and tone shaping
The legacy versions served me well for a while, so it's cool to have these higher quality versions with more depth and tone shaping abilities.
G. Grinko
Classic is classic!
1176 is classic for every style and genre.Its great!
a. vanpourse
The 1176 Collection is quite a unique collection
The 1176 Collection is quite a unique collection...I love the Gritty vibe it gives on bass guitar...I find myself using it before the LA2As...Glad I purchased it during the Holiday Promo season
G. Akın
As close as it gets to the hardware.
I have wanted this collection for a very long time and finally I bought it during the New Years sale. I bought this mainly for Vocals and Drums but it sounds amazing on anything! 1176 Rev A is a really smooth and vintage sounding compressor, matched with an LA-2A on vocals (depends on the vocalist of course) there is probably nothing that can come close to it. AE version is mostly my favorite on drums, it packs the smooth top end of the Rev A but has the punch of the Rev E. Rev E sounds very modern and hi-fi to me. If you want a snare to have punch and cutting top end slap the Rev E and watch it do it's thing! It also does something to the acoustic piano as well, I really dig it. To sum up this is the best compressor collection I've ever had and I've used like a hundred different ones (both hardware and software). Buy yourself this gift and thank me later.
M. De Siena
Great!!!
They are historical because they are excellent. Take the time to understand them and don't improvise
J. Daranowski
Great comp
Best for guitars and everything else!
A. Yaskevich
Everyone should have!
Good analog compressors. I'm fine with Legacy but Spark has these so I bought them!
S. Andres
It’s a classic
And it just sounds amazing.
L. Spilger
One of the best compressors
The 1176 is so easy to be dialed in to tame transients and the perfect buddy for my LA2A - dream duo on Most of my channels!
F. Loyo
Amazing piece of "digital" equipment
The 1176 compressor lives on top of my effects chain. It is perfect to control those annoying (and potentially harmful) of the original untreated track. And it's soooooo easy to use!
D. Beatss
Sounds very similar to the real one
The color that these plugins give to the audio files is amazing! The AE version has the best of both worlds.
J. Cuesta Sanchez
PRODUCTO IMPRESCINDIBLE
Lo he comprado para utilizarlo en el sistema UAD Spark, y asi aprovechar los recursos de mi pc, de esta licencia y de las que tengo, pero quiero saber si tengo que estar conectado a internet cuando trabajo en mi DAW.
J. Schwabe
Eleven-Seven-Six CLC ...
... supple, soft, smart, brilliant, large, simply unsurpassed ...
G. Sartbayev
1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Классный компрессор. Звук после компрессия 1176 становится просто шикарным
U. Soto
SIMPLY AMAZING!
I'VE USED SOOOO MANY 1176 PLUGIN EMULATIONS AND THE REV A IS BY FAR THE BEST AND CLOSEST TO THE REAL THING. I ACTUALLY PREFER THE PLUGIN OVER THE HARDWARE BECAUSE I'M ABLE TO USE AS MANY AS I NEED AND MY COMPUTER CAN HANDLE IN A MIX SESSION. VERY WELL DONE UAD!
G. Sartbayev
super compressor
very high quality compressor. I'm glad I bought this compressor.
