Universal Audio UA 175B and 176 Tube Compressor Collection

£132.00

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Universal Audio UA 175B and 176 Tube Compressor Collection Transform your recordings with the rich, tube-driven compression of the iconic UA 175B and 176 compressors — recreated as authentic plug-ins. Originally crafted by audio pioneer Bill Putnam Sr. in the 1960s, these compressors offer harmonically rich gain reduction, flexible dynamics […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Universal Audio UA 175B and 176 Tube Compressor Collection

Transform your recordings with the rich, tube-driven compression of the iconic UA 175B and 176 compressors — recreated as authentic plug-ins. Originally crafted by audio pioneer Bill Putnam Sr. in the 1960s, these compressors offer harmonically rich gain reduction, flexible dynamics control, and classic tube saturation, making them ideal for vocals, drums, guitars, and synths. Enjoy a vintage sound with modern ease, adding warmth and depth to your mixes with unrivalled fidelity and character.

Key Features

  • Classic Compression Control:
    Achieve the legendary warmth and dynamic response of tube-driven compression with 2:1 to 12:1 ratios, independent Attack/Release, and Dry/Wet Mix controls.
  • Rich Harmonic Detail:
    Enhance vocals, drums, and more with natural tube amplifier and transformer saturation for a full, rich tone perfect for any mix.
  • Flexible Compatibility:
    Available as UAD Native for Mac/PC, or run it accelerated with Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware; works seamlessly on macOS 10.15+ and Windows 10/11.

Specifications

  • Compression Ratios: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1
  • System Requirements: macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10/11
  • Compatibility: UAD Native, Apollo Realtime, UAD-2

Brand

Universal

Category

Compression Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Compression Pedals

Compressor

A compressor pedal evens out your dynamics, smoothing peaks and lifting quieter notes so everything feels tighter and more controlled. It adds sustain, clarity, and balance — making clean chords ring longer, country licks snap with precision, and funk rhythms pop with consistency. Subtle or pronounced, compression shapes the feel of your playing as much as the sound.

Use it at the front of your chain to tighten your core tone, add sustain to leads, or keep complex passages sitting neatly in the mix. From gentle polish to unmistakable squash, a compressor is one of those foundational tools that quietly makes everything sound more professional and dialled in.