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1176 Classic Limiter Collection

1176 Classic Limiter Collection

4.9 (1312)

Get the definitive collection of the world’s most famous compressors.

  • Track and mix with the world's only authentic emulations of the legendary 1176
  • Choose from three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE — each with their own sonic attributes
  • Harness colorful 1176 sound, right down to the transformers and FET amplifiers
  • Access classic “All-Button” or “No Ratio” modes for overdriven textures
  • Go beyond the original hardware with Headroom, Mix, and custom Sidechain Filter
  • Mix with presets from legendary 1176 users such as Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ed Cherney (Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt), and Joe Chiccarelli (The Strokes, Morrissey)

Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer, or accelerated on Apollo audio interfaces or UAD Accelerators. View full system requirements.

1176 Classic Limiter Collection

$149

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Get the Definitive Collection of World-Famous Compressors

The original 1176 was designed by UA founder Bill Putnam Sr. and represented a major breakthrough in limiter technology with its ultra-fast FET gain reduction. Now you can get the same compression and character heard on some of the greatest recordings in history. 

Grab onto the Three Best 1176 Versions

The 1176 Classic Limiter Collection packs three emulations of the most popular design iterations. The Rev A “Bluestripe” models Putnam’s original design. The Rev E covers the early '70s low noise era. And the 1176AE packs UA’s rare 40th Anniversary Edition, with exclusive mods such as a 2:1 ratio option.

Get Classic Compression Quickly

Using an 1176 is a study in simplicity. Set the Input to determine your input level and compression threshold, and Output to set your final level. Attack sets the time it takes the 1176 to respond to incoming signal, while Release sets the time it takes for your signal to return to its initial level. 

Add Iconic Color with “Secret” Settings

Get aggressive compression textures with the infamous “all button sound” — or disengage all Ratio buttons to disable compression while continuing to pass signal for unmistakable 1176 color.

Explore Classic FET Limiters with Modern Controls

Exclusive plug-in only features allow you to harness classic sound for modern workflows. Get quick parallel processing on bass and kick drums with Dry/Wet mix controls, or use the custom Sidechain Filter to tame low‑frequency pumping.

What They Say

The new 1176 plug-in is really rather marvelous. It is completely different from any other 1176 emulation out there...it sounds genuine.

Andy Johns

Led Zepplin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones

The UAD 1176 plug-ins go one step further than other emulations in capturing all the crazy things 1176s do — they absolutely remind me of the hardware.

Andrew Scheps

Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Duke Spirit

With some compressors, it just sounds like the life's been squeezed out... but the 1176AE sounds full. It brings vocals to life.

Spike Stent

Beyoncé

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. These plug-ins run natively on your computer. No UA hardware is required.

Yes, 14-day plug-in demos are available. Find eligible plug‑ins

We provide three activations per license. We support activation on your computer or on an iLok USB key.

For every UAD plug-in that supports native and Apollo/UAD-2 versions, you get a license for both upon purchase, or the option to get it through an upgrade.

Native plug-ins are supported on macOS and Windows systems. See our Native UAD System Requirements article for full system requirements. An iLok account is required for managing your native plug-in licenses. We support iLok USB keys for portability, but one is not required.

Check our Knowledge Base for additional questions

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