UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
The UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection delivers authentic emulations of one of the most legendary FET compressors ever created. Developed by Universal Audio, this premium compressor plug-in collection recreates the fast attack, aggressive punch, and unmistakable analog character of the iconic 1176 limiter series used on countless classic recordings.
Renowned for its ultra-fast transient response and musical compression behaviour, the original 1176 became an essential studio tool for vocals, drums, guitars, bass, and mix bus processing. The UAD collection faithfully models multiple classic hardware revisions, capturing the subtle tonal differences and compression characteristics that engineers have relied on for decades.
Legendary FET Compression
The 1176 Classic Limiter Collection is celebrated for delivering:
- Ultra-fast attack and release response
- Punchy and aggressive compression
- Rich analog harmonics and coloration
- Classic studio dynamics control
From subtle peak control and vocal leveling to explosive parallel compression and drum shaping, the collection provides a wide range of highly musical analog compression textures.
Multiple Vintage Revisions Included
The collection includes carefully modeled versions of several historic 1176 revisions, each offering its own unique tonal character and compression response.
Universal Audio’s detailed analog circuit modeling recreates the original hardware’s transformers, transistor stages, timing circuits, and nonlinear behaviour with exceptional realism.
Features
- Authentic 1176 compressor and limiter emulations
- Multiple classic hardware revisions included
- Fast FET compression response
- Rich analog saturation and harmonics
- Professional studio-grade sound quality
- Ideal for vocals, drums, guitars, bass, and mix bus processing
- Designed for UAD and native production workflows
Applications
- Lead and backing vocals
- Drums and percussion
- Electric guitar and bass
- Parallel compression and mix bus processing
- Professional studio tracking and mixing
Plugin Technical Specifications
- Plugin Type: FET compressor and limiter collection
- Modeled Hardware: Universal Audio 1176 limiter revisions
- Compression Style: FET compression
- Included Versions: Multiple vintage 1176 revisions
- Processing: Advanced analog circuit and transformer modeling
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
- Compatibility: macOS & Windows
- DSP Support: UAD-2 and Apollo DSP systems
- Native Support: Supported via UAD Native software ecosystem
- Authorization: iLok account required
- Applications: Mixing, mastering, tracking, analog dynamics processing
