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title: "1176 Compressor Limiter Pedal"
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# True/buffered bypass + parallel compression 3 classic compression modes Authentic 1176LN emulation 1176 Compressor Limiter Pedal

**Brand:** universal audio
**Price:** Rp5373911
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Crush Your Tone with Legendary Compression Power

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1176 Compressor Limiter Pedal by universal audio
- **How much does it cost?** Rp5373911 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- universal audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted universal audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Stage & Studio Ready:** Compact, rugged design with true/buffered bypass and parallel compression mode ensures pro-level performance anywhere.
- • **Precision Control Knobs:** Fine-tune Input, Output, Attack, Release, and Ratio with hardware-accurate controls for infinite tonal possibilities.
- • **Triple Compression Modes:** Switch effortlessly between Single, Dual, and Sustain modes to craft everything from subtle smoothness to aggressive, gritty textures.
- • **Unmatched Versatility & Value:** From clean funk to rock crunch, this pedal delivers premium compression effects at a price that’s hard to beat.
- • **Iconic Vintage Tone in a Pedal:** Experience the legendary 1176LN compressor sound that shaped decades of music history, now stompbox-sized for your pedalboard.

## Overview

The Universal Audio 1176 Compressor Limiter Pedal is a compact, pedalboard-friendly emulation of the iconic 1176LN hardware compressor. Featuring three classic compression modes (Single, Dual, Sustain), true/buffered bypass, parallel compression, and precise control over Input, Output, Attack, Release, and Ratio, it delivers authentic vintage tones and versatile effects for guitarists seeking professional-grade compression in a rugged stompbox format.

## Description

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. 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. 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 ala' 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.

Review: Elite compact compression pedal with surprising versatility - The 1176 Compressor from UAFX is becoming one of my favorite compression pedals I have ever used, and yet, I feel like I am still learning the pedal and probably only appreciate 20% of what it can do. You get three different modes, which I beleive are modeled after a single 1176 rack compressor, a “dual” mode that creates basically an overdrive effect using two 1176’s, and a “sustain” mode with crazy amounts of note sustain. I’m going to focus mostly on the primary, “Single” mode, which is the one I am using. The challenge with the 1176 is that it looks like a compression pedal and can be used like a compression pedal, but it’s really a digital model of a vintage rack compressor repurposed into pedal format. What this means is that some of the normal controls you’d expect from a BOSS CS-3, MXR Dyna Comp, etc. are there, but they might have different names. Or there may be additional controls, or ones where the knobs work in reverse of what you’d expect. The INPUT knob is sort of like a combination between the amount of signal fed into the front end of the compressor, and the level of compression effect itself. The OUTPUT knob is essentially the output volume of the pedal itself. So, if compression settings result in a quieter signal, the OUTPUT knob can “make up” that volume. ATTACK and RELEASE become “faster” as you turn the knob up. What that means is that a high ATTACK knob setting means the compression kicks in more quickly. If you want to retain the initial attack of your picking, try a lower setting. The RELEASE knob is essentially how long the compression affect is applied. But, of course, it’s reversed, so a lower setting will have MORE “sustain” and a higher setting will be faster release (more percussive). The RATIO knob is extremely useful, as it controls the aggressiveness of compression. I use the 4:1 setting for a very subtle effect with some limiting and light sustain. If I wanted more of a “squished” and sustained sound, I would try 8:1 or the higher settings. Interestingly, you can also set this to OFF, and then you are basically using the 1176 as a boost pedal that colors the tone with its circuit, but applies no compression. There are an infinite number of possible settings given all of these controls, but I’ve pretty quickly found a few that I really like. I find that the 1176 can be used very discretely - basically just to tame high-end or volume spikes - or it can be set more aggressively such that it becomes an effect in and of itself. It’s one of the few pedal compressors that I’m comfortable using with acoustic guitar, since it can add sustain and normalize output without making the acoustic sound artificial. At the street price of $179, a lot of people mocked these compact pedals as stripped-down money grab versions of their premium gear. However, UAFX gear often goes on sale (this was listed at $99 for an extended period) and it’s a crazy value at that price. It’s not the simplest compressor to use, but it sound like a premium piece of audio gear in a tiny pedal.
Review: Great Stompbox Compressor - This compressor sounds great, you can dial in a subtle compression to lift your guitar or you can rip heads off in the dual mode. The case is good quality and takes up less real estate than many pedals. There aren't a ton of controls you have to mess with, but this is an incredibly versatile compressor. The one gripe I have is that the Input/Output jacks and power input are crammed SUPER close together, so if you use MXR patch cables then some power plugs might not fit in between the input/output cables.

## Features

- Authentic emulation of the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier in a compact stompbox
- Single, Dual, and Sustain modes for decades of classic guitar compression 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CGFVVXDZ |
| Amperage | 250 Milliamps |
| Audio Output Effects | Compression, Distortion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,850 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #15 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects |
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Brand Name | Universal Audio |
| Color | grey |
| Controls Type | Knob |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 96 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819937003554 |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio, USB Type C |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.75"L x 2.58"W x 2.29"H |
| Item Height | 3.05 inches |
| Item Type Name | 1176 Compressor Limiter Pedal |
| Item Weight | 259 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Universal Audio |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 4.75"L x 2.58"W x 2.29"H |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Style | Compact |
| UPC | 819937003554 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts (DC) |
| Warranty Description | 1 year warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Universal Audio
- **Style:** Compact
- **Color:** grey
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.75"L x 2.58"W x 2.29"H
- **Item Weight:** 259 Grams

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elite compact compression pedal with surprising versatility
*by S***1 on May 16, 2025*

The 1176 Compressor from UAFX is becoming one of my favorite compression pedals I have ever used, and yet, I feel like I am still learning the pedal and probably only appreciate 20% of what it can do. You get three different modes, which I beleive are modeled after a single 1176 rack compressor, a “dual” mode that creates basically an overdrive effect using two 1176’s, and a “sustain” mode with crazy amounts of note sustain. I’m going to focus mostly on the primary, “Single” mode, which is the one I am using. The challenge with the 1176 is that it looks like a compression pedal and can be used like a compression pedal, but it’s really a digital model of a vintage rack compressor repurposed into pedal format. What this means is that some of the normal controls you’d expect from a BOSS CS-3, MXR Dyna Comp, etc. are there, but they might have different names. Or there may be additional controls, or ones where the knobs work in reverse of what you’d expect. The INPUT knob is sort of like a combination between the amount of signal fed into the front end of the compressor, and the level of compression effect itself. The OUTPUT knob is essentially the output volume of the pedal itself. So, if compression settings result in a quieter signal, the OUTPUT knob can “make up” that volume. ATTACK and RELEASE become “faster” as you turn the knob up. What that means is that a high ATTACK knob setting means the compression kicks in more quickly. If you want to retain the initial attack of your picking, try a lower setting. The RELEASE knob is essentially how long the compression affect is applied. But, of course, it’s reversed, so a lower setting will have MORE “sustain” and a higher setting will be faster release (more percussive). The RATIO knob is extremely useful, as it controls the aggressiveness of compression. I use the 4:1 setting for a very subtle effect with some limiting and light sustain. If I wanted more of a “squished” and sustained sound, I would try 8:1 or the higher settings. Interestingly, you can also set this to OFF, and then you are basically using the 1176 as a boost pedal that colors the tone with its circuit, but applies no compression. There are an infinite number of possible settings given all of these controls, but I’ve pretty quickly found a few that I really like. I find that the 1176 can be used very discretely - basically just to tame high-end or volume spikes - or it can be set more aggressively such that it becomes an effect in and of itself. It’s one of the few pedal compressors that I’m comfortable using with acoustic guitar, since it can add sustain and normalize output without making the acoustic sound artificial. At the street price of $179, a lot of people mocked these compact pedals as stripped-down money grab versions of their premium gear. However, UAFX gear often goes on sale (this was listed at $99 for an extended period) and it’s a crazy value at that price. It’s not the simplest compressor to use, but it sound like a premium piece of audio gear in a tiny pedal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Stompbox Compressor
*by A***W on April 29, 2025*

This compressor sounds great, you can dial in a subtle compression to lift your guitar or you can rip heads off in the dual mode. The case is good quality and takes up less real estate than many pedals. There aren't a ton of controls you have to mess with, but this is an incredibly versatile compressor. The one gripe I have is that the Input/Output jacks and power input are crammed SUPER close together, so if you use MXR patch cables then some power plugs might not fit in between the input/output cables.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Took Three to get it right.
*by D***T on March 17, 2025*

I have waited a month to write this review because I wasn’t confident enough that this unit wouldn’t crap out like the two I bought before it. Extremely musical, I love this compressor but I had to buy 3 until I got one that didn’t fail within 48 hrs! If you buy this compressor be sure to give it its own 9v center neg power supply of 250ma or higher. The first unit I plugged into a regular 100ma supply, so that one was on me because this unit requires 250ma. The second time I plugged it into a 350na line off of the power supply on my board and that one failed. The final one I bought a dedicated 500ma (9v center neg) and this one seems to be ok. Why three times? Because, like I said, it’s the most musical compressor I’ve ever had on my board. There: that’s the good, the bad and the ugly.

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