1176 compressor plugin

Two reverbs, two compressors, a Moog emulation, and a mastering channel strip. These plugins vary in price from 20 GBP ($35 USD) to as low as 1.49 GBP ($2.31 USD). They also have four free plugins available for download with a donation box set up with Paypal. As you may have realized by now, this is a British company, so you have to probably have paypal to even think about buying their products. I doubt there is any other way, actually. Other than the SSi Compressor, my favorite plugin by far is the "PUNCH" compressor."PUNCH" From Minimal SystemIf you don't feel like spending the money to get an 1176...or even the Waves 1176...or the UAD 1176 plug...why don't you open up your wallet to this plugin. It costs a whopping 5GBP, or about $8.00. Yeah, that's right. An $8.00 plugin. This thing sounds FANTASTIC. It works great, looks great, works just like the 1176. I compared a track I recorded with a real hardware 1176 next to this, and they sounded VERY similar. The main difference was that the old 1176 was a bit warmer (less highs), but understandable seeing as they were designed way back when and the circuitry was not meant for digital audio's high bandwidth. Punch can sound like an 1176, making drums punchy and fat, with lots of attack. You can crush the living daylights out of a room mic, or smooth out a dynamic vocal performance. It's actually unbelievable how good this plugin sounds for

Duties you can download for free:Hot tip:Vocal compression is often done in stages in a process called serial compression. This means using one compressor after another to act on different parts of the signal or introduce different qualities. The compressors listed here can work on their own or together in series.Analog Obsession FETishYou can never go wrong with the classic sound of an 1176 FET compressor. One of the most popular dynamics processors of all time, the 1176 is fast, punchy and perfect for controlling the aggressive transients in an active vocal performance.You can never go wrong with the classic sound of an 1176 FET compressor.Analog Obsession FETish is another great plugin take on this sound that’s available for free.Analog Obsession LA-LAIf there’s one compressor style that’s most known for vocals, it’s the optical LA-2A compressor.This is the buttery smooth vintage compressor powered by photocell and tube gain stages. It’s known for its gradual attack time and gentle release that beautifully compliment a great vocal.Once again, Analog Obsession offers a compelling take on the LA-2A that you can download for free. But with so many excellent plugins in their bundle, consider supporting them if you download them all!4. Vocal saturation pluginsSometimes a vocal needs something a little extra to sit properly in a mix. In those cases, saturation is another tool in your vocal mixing toolbox to consider.Isabelle shares her favorite vocal recording techniques.This plugin type adds gentle harmonic distortion that can wake up midrange frequencies and make a sound pop in the mix.Hot tip: Saturation is a strong effect that many producers blend in gently on a bus. Try this if you need another layer of control over your vocal saturationHere are some great free saturation plugins to consider:Klanghelm IVGIKlanghelm is a respected plugin manufacturer that offers stripped-down versions

Did however save my ass hehe. Thoughts? By the way I have demoed today the softube fet and IMO it sounds very bad against the UAD 1176 emulation.The demo files on the website are mostly over compressed.The only + for the softube is it handles transients a bit more clear as the UAD 1176 emulation.The UAD sounds in my ears much warmer more nice saturation which I like.No big deal for this money.The CL1B was much better compared to the real deal, had the pleasure to listen to files. Registered User Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 410 🎧 15 years Can I vote that the best looking plugin I've ever seen Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 641 🎧 20 years i love they way it looks...but, does anyone else here think it looks just like a marantz receiver from the '70's? Attached Thumbnails Gear Guru Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 16,638 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by javahut ➡️ Waves is WAY over rated in my book. I demoed some of the their high end Studio Classics. I just don't get it. Compared to Abbey Roads EQs, TC's CL1B, now Softtube's FET Compressor... Waves' sound boring and mundane, and on top of that, are ridiculously overpriced for their worth... IMHO. To me, they're similar to URS in sound quality, only cost 2 to 3 times as much. I don't get them (Waves... literally). I don't think Waves is over-rated. The Studio Classics bundle is on par with the Abbey Road stuff... The JJP compressor is great, the API EQ's are great, the SSL channel plugin is great. I think these are some of the best plugins money can buy, along with the Chandler/ EMI TG EQ and compressor, the URS Strip Pro and Saturation, etc. People just like to hate Waves on the internet... psychologically speaking, I think it's the same reason why people hate Digidesign.We recently added the Softube line and I'll be checking out the compressor when I get a chance. But, I've been impressed with their other plugins, so I'm sure it will be good. Gear Maniac Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 272 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.HOLMES ➡️ By the way I have demoed today the softube fet and IMO it sounds very bad against the UAD 1176 emulation.The demo files on the website are mostly over compressed.The only + for the softube is it handles transients a bit more clear as the UAD 1176 emulation.The UAD sounds in my ears much warmer more nice saturation which I like.No big deal for this money.The CL1B was much better compared to the real deal, had the pleasure to listen to files. Same here. Nothing