Universal Audio 1176 Studio Compressor Effect Pedal
The Universal Audio 1176 Studio Compressor pedal offers the iconic sound of the world’s most famous limiting amplifier, here based around the UAFX engine in a compact package.Â
Like a true hardware 1176 unit, this Universal Audio pedal features controls for Input and Output gain, Attack, and Release. As opposed to push button operation, the 1176 pedal features a variable ratio control. The user can select between no compression, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1 ratios – just as found on a true 1176, as well as the “All” mode with captures the popular “All Buttons In” studio trick possible with the push-button ratio selection of 1176 hardware.
A three way toggle selects between Single, Dual, or Sustain modes. Single mode delivers standard 1176 compression, perfect for subtle squish or funky disco squeeze. Dual mode is styled after a studio technique captured by the late, great Andy Johns – two 1176 units configured for a direct distortion sound. Sustain mode is another variant of two 1176 compressors set for maximum sustain, ideal for slide guitar among other styles.
An interactive LED changes between green, amber, and red colors indicating the response of the compression circuit.
On the back of the 1176 Studio Compressor are single mono input and output jacks, selectable true and buffered bypass, and selectable Parallel mode, which is a blend of dry and compressed signals best utilized when a user wants a more natural compression sound.
The 1176 has never been as truly replicated – and by the company that invented it – at a modest three-figure price point.
- Authentic Emulation of the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier
- Selectable Single, Dual, and Sustain Modes
- True to Original Input, Output, Attack, and Release Settings
- Ratio Selection Offers Emulation of the “All Buttons In” Studio Practice
- Selectable Trails/True Bypass
- USB-C Connectivity for Updates and Registration
