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1176 Studio Compressor Pedal

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1176 Studio Compressor Pedal
1176 Studio Compressor Pedal
1176 Studio Compressor Pedal

1176 Studio Compressor Pedal

The world’s most famous limiter, on your pedalboard.

  • Put the most authentic emulation of the legendary 1176 studio compressor on your pedalboard
  • Use Single, Dual, and Sustain modes for iconic compression tones and effects
  • Find your sound fast with simple controls faithful to the original hardware
  • Rely on timeless UA craftsmanship, built for stage and studio
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  • Authentic emulation of the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier in a compact stompbox
  • Single, Dual, and Sustain modes for decades of classic guitar effects
  • Input, Output, Attack, and Release settings true to original 1176 hardware
  • Ratio knob includes “all buttons in” mode for squashed, gritty textures
  • Parallel compression mode, true/buffered bypass

The World’s Most Famous Limiter, on your Pedalboard

Introduced in 1967, the Universal Audio 1176 remains the king of audio limiting, heard on more classic records than any other compressor. Built on the powerful UAFX engine, the 1176 Studio Compressor delivers the same punchy, expressive tones of the world-renowned hardware, now in a compact stompbox.

Get Three World-Famous Sounds in a Single Pedal

From the subtle squeeze of a single 1176 to the endless sustain of two units in parallel à la Lowell George or the compressed crunch of Led Zeppelin IV, you can get the same iconic tones and effects heard on thousands of classic records with a trio of legendary 1176 setups.

Punch up and Elevate your Clean Tones

From slithery ’70s slide to chicken pickin' and funk, 1176 Studio Compressor gives you iconic squeeze for any genre. With simple Attack and Release controls, plus infinite Ratio settings and infamous “all buttons in” for smashed sounds, you’ll get classic tones, and tons more.

Pack Classic Compression from Stage to Studio

Built for decades of dependable performance on stage and in studio, 1176 Studio Compressor gives you switchable true/buffered bypass and a parallel compression mode in a compact pedalboard-friendly enclosure — so you can elevate your effects chain in a snap.

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What They Say

UAFX pedals' build quality and sonic goodness are simply incredible, and their vintage outboard tones are a game changer for modern-day creatives.

Justus West

John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ty Dolla $ign

UAFX Amp Emulator pedals have become a staple in my studio. Each one is stacked with brilliant sonics that keep me inspired.

Tyler Bryant

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown

UAFX pedals have truly recreated classic analog effects of the past, and made them better.

Butch Walker

Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco, Pink

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Frequently Asked Questions

UAFX pedals require an isolated 9 volt DC, center negative, 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector (same as standard Boss connectors) power supply that can provide the following current requirements: Full-sized UAFX pedals (with two footswitches) require 400 mA (milliamps) of current; Compact UAFX pedals (with a single footswitch) require 250 mA (milliamps) of current

Connect the pedal using a USB-C cable to your compatible computer, and run the UA Connect application to update your firmware.

You can register your pedal with the UA Connect desktop app or the UAFX Control mobile app.

Dual footswitch UAFX pedals have Bluetooth, and you can download the UAFX Control mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, to connect to your pedals and access additional functionality.

Each UAFX pedal has unique functionality. We recommend carefully reading the accompanying manual for each pedal here.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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