Universal Audio UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor

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Universal Audio 1176 Studio Compressor is an authentic emulation of the 1176LN limiting amplifier in a compact stompbox, carrying Single, Dual and Sustain modes, Input, Output, Attack and Release controls true to the original hardware, a Ratio knob including all-buttons-in mode, and a parallel compression mode.

The studio 1176, including all-buttons mode, on a pedalboard.

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UAFX pedals come out of the same modeling work as UA’s plug-ins. The company measures specific units rather than product categories, which is why its descriptions name a particular amplifier or a particular tape machine rather than a style. The dual-engine processing in these pedals is what allows that detail to run in a stompbox rather than on a computer.

The compact UAFX pedals take one piece of hardware and model it end to end rather than offering a menu. That is a deliberate trade: fewer options, and a closer reproduction of the unit being modeled, in an enclosure that fits a crowded board.

The UAFX Control app handles what the four knobs cannot. Footswitch behavior, preset recall and archiving, additional downloadable speaker cabinets and microphones, and artist presets all live there. Current pedals support MIDI over USB along with Bluetooth and hardwired connections.

At a Glance

Is This the Same as the Rack 1176?

It is an emulation of the 1176LN limiting amplifier, with Input, Output, Attack and Release behaving as they do on the original hardware, including the counterintuitive fully-clockwise-is-fastest arrangement. The Ratio control also includes all-buttons-in mode.

What Is All-Buttons-In Mode?

On the original 1176, pressing all four ratio buttons at once puts the detector into a state outside the intended design, producing squashed, gritty compression with a distinctive curve. It has been used deliberately since the 1970s and it is reproduced here.

What Does Parallel Compression Do?

It blends the compressed signal with the uncompressed one. That keeps the transients and the dynamics of the original performance while raising the quiet parts, which is a different result from compressing the whole signal harder.

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Why Universal Audio?

Universal Audio was founded in 1958 by M.T. “Bill” Putnam, the engineer who built the first recording console with integrated equalization and effects sends, and who designed the 1176 and the 610. The company was revived in 1999 by his sons and now does two things: it still hand-builds analog hardware in California, and it licenses and models the classics from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Lexicon, Studer, Ampex and others rather than emulating them without authorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a genuine Universal Audio product?

Yes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging with full manufacturer support, including software registration rights.

Is this covered by warranty?

Yes. This unit carries the full Universal Audio manufacturer warranty, registered to you as the original purchaser. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term.

Does it need a special power supply?

UAFX pedals draw more current than a typical analog pedal. UA sells the PSU-GP1-WW supply for the UAFX line and we stock it. Call 844-687-4208 to add one.

Why Buy From Victory Musical Instruments?

Victory Musical Instruments is a pro audio and musical instrument dealer in Miami, Florida. We support churches, schools, studios and working musicians across South Florida and ship nationwide. Every unit is new in the original factory packaging with full manufacturer support. Call 844-687-4208 to check lead time, request a quote, or arrange local pickup.