The best 1176 compressor reissues, clones and alternatives
11 Sep in Studio
The 1176 Limiting Amplifier is one of the most iconic compressor designs in history. Here's our list of the best hardware 1176 reissues, clones and alternatives. 15 Results for "1176"
Best 1176 Compressor Emulation Plug-ins: The definitive list
08 Aug in Studio
No doubt, the 1176 is one of the most popular compressor designs of all time - here's our list of the best 1176 plug-in emulations to get this classic sound into your DAW.
Best free plug-ins this week: Sphere, FetSnap and L4Reverb
14 Jun in Studio
This week's collection of the best free plug-ins features two unconventional reverbs and a transient enhancer based on a famous FET compressor. Check out Sphere, FetSnap and L4Reverb!
Black Lion Audio remakes Chris Lord-Alge’s “Bluey” 1176 in hardware
20 Feb in Studio
Black Lion Audio's latest Bluey FET compressor recreates a modified “Blue Stripe” owned by Chris Lord-Alge based on the 1176; the company also debuts Eighteen, a new hardware channel strip. Tasty.
Origin Effects Cali76-TX and Cali76-TX-L pedals: Reissuing a classic 1176 emulation
12 Dec 2019 in Guitar
To celebrate the 10,000th Cali76 Compact Deluxe pedal, Origin Effects is re-releasing the Cali76 large-format stompbox in two versions - that lack one useful feature of its smaller sibling...
Brainworx / Plugin Alliance brings the Purple Audio MC77 to your DAW
09 Jul 2019 in Studio
Brainworx / Plugin Alliance has released the Purple Audio MC77 plug-in. It's an evolution of the legendary 1176 limiting amplifier with extended functionality, now available in the DAW of your choice.
Black Rooster Audio VLA-FET: More 1176-style compression for your DAW
01 Jul 2019 in Studio
Got enough FET compressor plug-ins yet? Here's another promising contender: Black Rooster Audio has released the VLA-FET, giving you another option for 1176-style FET compression.
The Black Lion Audio B172A compressor is both: 1176 and LA-2A
21 Jun 2019 in Studio
Want an 1176 and an LA-2A, but can't afford either? The Black Lion Audio B172A is an 1176-style FET compressor on one side, and an LA-2A style opto tube compressor on the other.
The UK Sound 276 dual channel FET compressor is now shipping
04 Jun 2019 in Studio
UK Sound has announced that it is now shipping the 276 compressor. The UK Sound 276 aims to deliver two channels of 1176-style FET compression at a reasonable price.
Arturia releases “3 Compressors you’ll actually use”
02 Apr 2019 in Studio
Arturia has released "3 Compressors you'll actually use". The plug-in bundle contains software emulations of three classic analog compressors: Gates STA-Level, UREI 1176, and dbx 165A.
Stam Audio SA-76ADG packs three 1176 revisions in one for USD 700
08 May 2018 in
The new SA-76ADG packs the circuits of all three hardware revisions, respecting their tonal and component differences, in a single unit that's priced as low as USD 700.
NAMM 2018: UK Sound intros 176 & 276 compressors, promises 1176 sounds on the cheap
04 Feb 2018 in Studio
At NAMM 2018, BAE Audio-owned brand UK Sound introduced a pair of rackmount hardware compressors that promise a lot of vintage compression mojo for a fair price. These are the UK Sound 176 and 276 units.
Can Klark Teknik’s 1176-KT win the clone wars?
07 Nov 2016 in Studio
Klark Teknik producing a clone? Something feels amiss. Surely Behringer who own Klark Teknik are abusing the name.
‘The Monster’ dynamic plugin from Slate, for FREE!
Designed to emulate the 'all-buutons-in' trick with the famous 1176 compressor, The Monster includes a couple of features for extra versatility. Could this be the coolest free plugin this year?
Slate Digital model a classic with FG-116 Blue FET compressor plugins
20 May 2016 in Studio
Slate adds more 'Virtual Mix Rack' modules in the form of two different effect plugins emulating blue 1176-style compressors. These ought to be special...