Since its introduction in 1968, the Universal Audio 1176 Limiting Amplifier has become one of the most used and most loved pieces of studio hardware. But not everyone has the money or space for a bank of vintage 1176 compressors so we use the plug-ins. But there are so many 1176 style plug-ins out there. Which ones sound good, which ones sound like the hardware and which just sound great? Here is are some of the finest 1176 style compression plug-ins available today.
Tutorial - Using The Leveler Section Of POWAIR From SoundRadix To Level A Voiceover
In this premium video tutorial, Pro Tools Expert team member Julian Rodgers looks at the use of the leveler section of POWAIR, the innovative compressor plug-in from SoundRadix, demonstrating why the Gain Range is as important as it is.
Tutorial - Understanding Compressor Attack And Release Times
In this premium video tutorial, Pro Tools Expert team member Julian Rodgers looks at the use of attack and release times with compression and the ways they can be used on percussive sources to shape the envelope of the sound, even to the point of changing the rhythm to some extent.
Slate Digital Announce New VMR U73b Compressor Module From Audified
When Steven Slate first heard the Audified u73b compressor plug-in, he loved it but it wasn't one of his! So he did a deal with Audified and now the U73b it is now included in the Slate Digital Everything Bundle for $14.99 per month.
Waves Release New Channel Strip Plug-in - Scheps Omni Channel
Designed with Grammy-winning mixer Andrew Scheps (Adele, Jay Z, Metallica), Waves tell us that the Scheps Omni Channel delivers Andrew’s time-tested combinations of compression, EQ, saturation colours and more.