Universal Audio UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor

UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor

The legendary UA 1176 compressor, now available for your pedalboard

Introduced in 1967, the Universal Audio 1176 series represents a high-quality standard for dynamic processing and audio limiting. The sound of this iconic compressor is present and recognizable in a myriad of classic albums. Using technology from the UAFX line, the 1176 Studio Compressor pedal is able to embody the same punchy and expressive sounds as the acclaimed hardware, all packed into a compact stompbox.

One pedal, three global sonic icons.

From the subtle compression of a single 1176 to the endless sustain achieved by using two units in parallel, following Lowell George's taste, or the compressed crunch that made the sound of Led Zeppelin IV recognizable, you'll have the ability to recreate the same iconic tones and effects found on thousands of albums with the 1176's three different settings.

Enhance and enhance your purest tones

From the sonic nuances of string slides to the distinctive perceptual details of picking, and even the distinctive tones of funk, the 1176 Studio Compressor offers iconic compression that can define the sonic characteristics of any musical genre. With intuitive Attack and Release controls, combined with a wide range of Ratio settings and the famous all buttons in mode, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of classic sounds.

Classic compressor, versatile on stage and studio

The 1176 Studio Compressor is designed to deliver reliable performance over decades in both live and studio settings. It has a switch that allows you to switch between true or buffered bypass modes, and it also offers a parallel compression mode. All this is packaged in a compact format, perfect for integration into your pedalboard. Raise the level of your effects chain in a snap.

Key Features

Authentic emulation of the 1176LN dynamics processor in a compact stompbox

Three compression modes: Single, Dual and Sustain for classic guitar compression effects.

Input, output, attack and release settings true to the original 1176 hardware

Ratio knob includes all buttons in mode for gritty, crushed textures.

Parallel, true bypass/buffered compression modes