Ua 1176

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I compare the UAD UA 1176SE Legacy, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176 Rev A, UA 1176 Rev E, UA 1176 Rev AE, the Softube FET Compressor and the Steinberg Vintage Comp

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Be a good thing. if you don't, proceed with caution.the ua is also its own beast. i didn't want to like the re-issues, but i have to admit they're great compressors. they're more liquid sounding than either of the above, with a squishier grab and fuller bottom. more transparent than i expected too, but ime the most cherry 1176's, the ones that have been faithfully and religiously maintained since birth, are very smooth, transparent beasts, not at all the distortion boxes they're reputed to be. I have to agree with this. I got a purple and found it compared to a 1176 I rented brighter, and little more harsh , not as full or warm. Still sounded good. But I think the Dragon which I tested also got closer to the 1176. I am curious about the RI now. Registered User Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 473 🎧 15 years I bought the 1176 re-issue. Sent it right back and bought a MC77 and now very happy. The MC77 does sound brighter to me. But it also sounds smoother perhaps too. The overall tone/color of the unit just sounded right to me. I use on every mix. Wish I had a few more. The Bomb Factory plugin emulation sounds like shit. Nothing farther from the truth. To be honest, I actually liked the UA 1176 plugin "better" than the actual unit. I use that as well on every mix. Gear Maniac Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 224 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by tguy ➡️ To be honest, I actually liked the UA 1176 plugin "better" than the actual unit. I use that as well on every mix. I have both the 1176 and the MC77...and that damned UAD 1176 plug keeps sneaking in to my mixes.Regards,DB Lives for gear Joined:

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Gear Addict Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 393 🎧 20 years Vocal Mixing Compressor - MC77(1176) VS. Distressor I have 2 Distressors and one almost always gets used for vocals but I'm looking for something else good for vocals. Purple Audio's MC77 or the UA 1176 gets mentioned a lot. Any slutz out there with both care to compare??Also...what's the difference between the Purple and the UA aside from price? member no 666 Joined: Jun 2002 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by NoizyNinja ➡️ Also...what's the difference between the Purple and the UA aside from price? The Purple sounds and works like one of the 1176LN's you would have met if you were working in the Record Plant in 1977... the UA doesn't... didn't know there was a price difference... but I've heard the sonic difference first hand and don't think there is a comparison.As always, YMMV.Peace. UA 1176 is like 350 bucks more expensive. Kush Audio Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,930 🎧 20 years the purple is, to my ears, very modern sounding. the top is more forward, it's got an 1176 action but an ssl kinda tone. the instant it's patched in i think "rawk!".the distressor is also modern in its own way, but it's different, it still lets most of the vibe of the original sound thru, just a tad lighter and crisper. the purple, everything comes out sounding and vibing like the purple. if you like the tone and energy of the purple, this will be a good thing. if you don't, proceed with caution.the ua is also its own beast. i didn't want to like the re-issues, but i have to admit they're great compressors. they're more liquid sounding than either of the above, with a squishier grab and fuller bottom. more transparent than i

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Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 598 🎧 20 years I prefer the MC77 to the UA when doing modern sounding rock and hiphop.The UA1176 is not as "in your face" and in general i like that but I think it is pretty boring sounding. The originals are way cooler. The Distressor is not as thick and I often think that is a good thing, I've grown tired of my mc77, great on bass though..Of the three I would pick the distressor, not in love with it but I kind of need it more than I want to.. Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2006 🎧 15 years Thats my only concern will the distressor be not as thick or thin out tone Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 598 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by keano ➡️ Thats my only concern will the distressor be not as thick or thin out tone It might not be as thick as the 1176 style comps.But don't think that sources going through the Distressor will come out sounding thinner, this is not the case IME.Its a great tool, and more useful than the 76 IMO, but having both is ideal, as they accomplish different necessary tasks. Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2006 🎧 15 years Quote: the purple is, to my ears, very modern sounding. the top is more forward, it's got an 1176 action but an ssl kinda tone. the instant it's patched in i think "rawk!".the distressor is also modern in its own way, but it's different, it still lets most of the vibe of the original sound thru, just a tad lighter and crisper. the purple, everything comes out sounding and vibing like the purple. if you like the tone and energy of the purple, this will. I compare the UAD UA 1176SE Legacy, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176 Rev A, UA 1176 Rev E, UA 1176 Rev AE, the Softube FET Compressor and the Steinberg Vintage Comp

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Feb 2005 🎧 20 years I love how so many have turned on the mc77 now it's gone out of *****slutz style' heh Jai guru deva om Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,048 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by keano ➡️ But I think the Dragon which I tested also got closer to the 1176. That Dragon really does seem to have the 1176 thing going on...but the inclusion of all the different TONE selections as well as the BLEND wet / dry mix are stellar.Same price as the UA, seems an easy choice overall.War Warren, stop that. You're making the Dragon sound too tempting! Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,703 🎧 20 years For the last 6 months I've had an MC77, Reissue 1176LN and a vintage Silver Urei 1176LN sitting beside me.After MUCH comparison (none of it scientific - just matching gain reduction and compressor action by ear), I find the MC77 to be the most useful in a variety of situations. Compared to the silver 1176 it seems cleaner and passes a more full bandwidth signal. The Silver unit sounds a little lighter in the bass dept and imparts a distinctive "sizzle" on everything that passes through it, which can be great on many sources. I was able to match (to my ears) almost perfectly the UA reissue to the UAD plugin. Seriously. I couldn't even come close when trying the same thing with the purple or urei. The reissue hasn't been powered up in months...If I were to keep just one, it would be no contest. The Purple wins in my world. I am constantly amazed at the staggering amount of gain reduction I can get away with on electric bass. It almost feels like cheating... MC77 in most cases pleases my taste more

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Expected too, but ime the most cherry 1176's, the ones that have been faithfully and religiously maintained since birth, are very smooth, transparent beasts, not at all the distortion boxes they're reputed to be.gregoiredelubk. Quote: Originally Posted by u b k ➡️ the purple is, to my ears, very modern sounding. the top is more forward, it's got an 1176 action but an ssl kinda tone. the instant it's patched in i think "rawk!".the distressor is also modern in its own way, but it's different, it still lets most of the vibe of the original sound thru, just a tad lighter and crisper. the purple, everything comes out sounding and vibing like the purple. if you like the tone and energy of the purple, this will be a good thing. if you don't, proceed with caution.the ua is also its own beast. i didn't want to like the re-issues, but i have to admit they're great compressors. they're more liquid sounding than either of the above, with a squishier grab and fuller bottom. more transparent than i expected too, but ime the most cherry 1176's, the ones that have been faithfully and religiously maintained since birth, are very smooth, transparent beasts, not at all the distortion boxes they're reputed to be.gregoiredelubk. I love ya Gregorie.... but with respect I could not disagree with you more on almost all of your above points.The MC76 / MC77 sounds like a "modern" SSL type of compressor? It doesn't sound like a well maintained 1176? That is news to me.Horses for courses of course but the Purple stuff reminds me of the good 1176's I have used in the past. Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by NoizyNinja ➡️ I have 2 Distressors and one almost always gets

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Is not comparable directly to the ATR.But i have only one thing to say.WAVES, on their website in bold letters advertises this as a MASTER TAPE.i mean if the MPX plugin is more for creative tracking purposes like many other waves stuff , then why state that its a MASTER TAPE.As Spiderman says " WITH POWER COMES A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY". I think waves should take note of this .Cheers and let peace prevailKhussh #6 Because the hardware itself was marketed that same way! In practice, it was not used for that purpose very much once decks like the ATR-102 came along. It's a much older deck! This is not like comparing a UAD 1176 against a Waves 1176 (they aren't level-calibrated the same, but otherwise they're very close). There's enough difference between the different hardware and the scope of the emulation goals that I take comparisons very lightly.svs95 #7 I got the wave mpx and as an FX unit I like it big time. Its simple to use so you know every time. Think of it as a glorified tapehead sim AKA like from Massey. It has its uses like on Vocals etc..Yeah leave the bus for the ATR I agree but the MPX on tracks for FX pre the UAstuder is just great!....Its good to have it in your kit cause it got a grunge to it yea cant get with the ATR....Waves is cool too man!..Waves, UA and SoundToys are great together..Me want some Massey soon tho. #8 Some friends of mine like the Waves but all I hear is that sloppy, garbled distortion found in so many other plug-ins. #9 It's definitely not calibrated for the typical digital signals it's going to come up against. When I've gotten something good out of it, I've had to

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You just adjust the output accordingly.Most FET compressors feature the infamous “All” button above the lower ratio amounts. This results in an overdriven, almost saturation like effect on audio with a slower attack to let some transients through. This setting sounds great when used as parallel compression on a drum bus.Best FET CompressorI like varying it up between two options for my opinion on the best FET compressor plugin:Arturia Comp FET-76 – This FET compressor (shown above) is modeled after the 1176 and has all of the relevant settings along with an attractive interface.Waves CLA-76 – This is Waves’ FET compressor which is also modeled after the famed UA 1176. It was built with input from famed producer Chris Lord-Alge and as such has a number of his presets and other well known producers’ presets to help you dial in the sound you want fast. Best Free FET CompressorAnalog Osession – FETISH – FETISH may be designed to look a bit different than Arturia or Waves’ 1176 modeled compressors, but everything you need is contained in this one FREE plugin.Optical CompressorsWhat is an Optical CompressorI’ll begin with optical compressors, also known as “opto compressors” for short. The term optical comes from the fact that this compressor literally generates light based on the input level of the signal. It uses the intensity of this light to determine how much to compress the signal.More input signal means a brighter light which means more compression. Optical compressors typically feature the most straightforward interfaces. I compare the UAD UA 1176SE Legacy, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176 Rev A, UA 1176 Rev E, UA 1176 Rev AE, the Softube FET Compressor and the Steinberg Vintage Comp

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Used for vocals but I'm looking for something else good for vocals. Purple Audio's MC77 or the UA 1176 gets mentioned a lot. Any slutz out there with both care to compare??Also...what's the difference between the Purple and the UA aside from price? Got 'em all, dig each one, and they all sound different. Purple (MC76) is roadworthy (tranny mounted to chassis instead of the board) and the LEDs don't burn out. It sounds a bit more "urgent" than the UA reissue--whatever that means--so I typically patch the higher priority tracks to purple before black. YMMV.On the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try an LA-3A on vocals. Gear Addict Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 393 🎧 20 years Thanks everyone. I decided to go Purple. thumbsup Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 852 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by mu6gr8 ➡️ On the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try an LA-3A on vocals. I'm looking to buy a compressor for mixing vocals (not for tracking...primarily).I was thinking that an UA LA-3A would be nice for that. I'm doing mostly pop/RnBI have a ITB system...and I want an OTB compressor for the lead, so...What's everybody's "desert island"-comp for mixing vocals? Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 654 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by degas ➡️ I'm looking to buy a compressor for mixing vocals (not for tracking...primarily).I was thinking that an UA LA-3A would be nice for that. I'm doing mostly pop/RnBI have a ITB system...and I want an OTB compressor for the lead, so...What's everybody's "desert island"-comp for mixing vocals? Distressor here. I'm in the same boat as you. ITB with just one comp. (that's about to change though, cause the slutty mistress known as OTB with a console is calling my name!!!)Some

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Than UA reissue or Distressor.still, Diztressor is useful when studio lacks choice of comps (I sold mines). Registered User Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 115 🎧 10 years I have to wonder how many who say the Dragon sounds more like an 1176 have actually heard a late 70s black face 1176 that has been kept in good working order. I have not heard the Dragon and it looks like a very cool box but have no clue whether the comments from the sales guy or the other poster are based on every day use of the genuine article or based on the hearsay from a marketing department Registered User Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,426 🎧 15 years I regret selling my MC77 for many of the reasons already stated. I regret not selling a distressor instead, although I certainly find the distressor to be a perfectly useful compressor. Registered User Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 434 🎧 15 years I have and mix on a console with 2 Distressors, MC77s, Cranesong STC8, DBX 160s, LA2A, Allan Smart C1 ect. My friend a studio owner bought new Dragons. Well one first then another the next day after we A/B the Dragons with all comps mentioned above. Those Dragons just did everything better and sounded unbelievable. They have so many switching options on them, you can make those things sound better that anything you put them up against. I bet soon that mastering guys will get hooked on these dragons for thier versitile sounds and purity of how clean they can also be.Those Dragons are just crazy, I never heard a compressor as versitle and have so many world class sounds. I love em.Honestly if anyone can get a there hands on a Dragon please try them out and compare em to what. I compare the UAD UA 1176SE Legacy, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176 Rev A, UA 1176 Rev E, UA 1176 Rev AE, the Softube FET Compressor and the Steinberg Vintage Comp 1176 Limiter; Free 1176 Compressor Plugin Generator; Free 1176 Compressor Plugins; Free 1176 Vst; Free Distressor Vst; TS Overdrive Pedal Plug-In; UA 175B Tube Compressor Plug-In; UA 176 Tube Compressor Plug-In; UA 1176LN Legacy Speaker Plug-in; UA 1176SE plug-in for old limit amplifier; UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter Plug-In; UA 1176AE Classic Limiter Plug-In; UA

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Plugins that capture the sound of classic preamps like Helios, Neve, API, Manley, and many more with zero latency.Elite 24-bit/192 kHz A/D and D/A conversion for maximum performance and pristine sound with 127dB dynamic range.Dual Core processing that provides extra power and speed along with your computer to run the necessary plugins for your recording session.Thunderbolt connectivity for low latency, fast connectivity, and great stability.LUNA, a music production software that lets you create music with a fast workflow.A number of free UA plugins like the Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, Pultec EQs, and the UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and many more.The Heritage edition features the complete plug-in collections from Teletronix,® Fairchild,® Pultec,® Helios,® and UA.Two line outputs and one optical ADAT/ S/PDIF input that lets you transmit digital audio signals.Built-in Talkback mic that lets you communicate with the artist.Measurements: 6.31” x 6.2” x 2.6″. Weight: 2.4 lb.Pros:Great build quality.Features Unison-enabled mic preamps for realistic and clear, high-quality sound.Nearly zero latency.Features several high-end free plugins.Plenty of user controls.Free music production software built by UA.Powerful and fast and delivers pristine sound.Cons:Expensive.ADAT/ S/PDIF input, but no output.If you want to learn more about the Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition’s compatibility with Ableton Live, you can always visit Universal Audio’s website, which has a tutorial on configuring your interface for Ableton Live. The Apollo Twin X DUO boasts excellent features and sounds and is well worth considering.Visit this article to know more about Types of Sound Systems by Jems Mann.4. Universal Audio VOLT 476PThe VOLT 476P is another incredible audio interface by Universal Audio and a superb example of a less expensive UA audio interface that does a fantastic job of helping you create and record music with zero latency.Main features/specifications:Elite 24-bit/192 kHz A/D and D/A conversion for maximum performance and pristine sound.Built-in tube emulation circuitry that helps emulate the sound of the vintage Universal Audio 610 tube preamp using the “Vintage Mic Preamp Mode.”4 analog preamp inputs for your mics, synths, and instruments.USB-C connectivity for easy plug-and-play using your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone.Built-in analog compressor that is based on Universal Audio’s renowned 1176 compressor, with three push-button modes for vocals, guitars, and drums.Six analog outputs, two headphone outputs, and MIDI I/O for your controllers.Measurements: 11.8” x 5.6” x 8.46″. Weight: 3.85 lb.Pros:Acceptable price.Great build quality.Features a built-in vintage analog compressor for further mixing.Nearly zero latency.Powerful and fast and delivers pristine sound.Easy connectivity.Retro design.Cons:Phantom power button is on the front of the interface which could be accidentally hit.The VOLT 476P is an excellent audio interface if you’re looking for that impressive UA quality. If you want to learn more about the VOLT 476P’s compatibility with Ableton Live, you can always visit Universal Audio’s website, which has a tutorial on creating a song using the VOLT 476P with Ableton Live. You can record your music, compress it, and give your sound that warmth and richness, all for a reasonable price. Of course, you can always opt for a more advanced, expensive audio interface