1176 Studio Compressor Pedal
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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.
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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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 chicking picking 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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Customer Reviews
T. Nourse
September 24, 2023
1176 Compressor Pedal - Just works!!
Huge win on this new pedal. Works amazing and really improved my signal chain. Almost always on. Great work UA Team.
Read MoreC. Soulos
September 12, 2023
Already done its job
Lives up to its reputation, same places I dial in on the 1176LN. My only complaint is I wish the knobs were the same as the rack hardware.
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Features
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
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Customer Reviews
1176 Studio Compressor Pedal
P. Tangchantuk
good
the beast gear
C. Tromp
Difficult to dial in. Quirky compressor.
This is definitely not a compressor you will set and forget. It is much better for guitar than bass. Dual mode is all out distortion. Not useful at all with bass. Maybe better with guitar? I find myself constantly tweaking this one. Every time you change ratio settings you need to total manipulate attack and release all over again. Overall, a disappointment.
T. Nourse
1176 Compressor Pedal - Just works!!
Huge win on this new pedal. Works amazing and really improved my signal chain. Almost always on. Great work UA Team.
C. Soulos
Already done its job
Lives up to its reputation, same places I dial in on the 1176LN.
My only complaint is I wish the knobs were the same as the rack hardware.
