Universal Audio UAFX 1176 Compressor Pedal

£149.00

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Compressor Pedals by Universal Audio UAFX, the Universal Audio UAFX 1176 Compressor Pedal Compressor Pedals is a great Compressor choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Universal Audio UAFX brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.


Description

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Compressor Pedals by Universal Audio UAFX, the Universal Audio UAFX 1176 Compressor Pedal Compressor Pedals is a great Compressor choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the Universal Audio UAFX brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

The Universal Audio UAFX 1176 Compressor Pedal has authentic UA 1176 compression, Single, Dual, and Sustain compression modes, simple “vintage style” controls, parallel mode, and a true/buffered bypass. 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 pedal delivers the same punchy, expressive tones of the world-renowned hardware, now in a compact stompbox.

From slithery ’70s slide to chicken 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.

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.

Key Features

  • Authentic Emulation of the 1176LN – Now you are able to own this classic sound on your pedalboard, available in a compact stompbox.
  • Single, Dual, and Sustain Modes – Choose the exact mode easily, eliminating the need for other compressors as the pedal has decades of classic guitar compression effects within!
  • Input, Output, Attack, and Release – Easily dial in the exact level of Compression needed.
  • Ratio Knob – This gives you even more control on the compression to play with, as it includes a “all buttons in” mode for squashed, gritty textures.
  • Parallel Compression Mode, True/Buffered Bypass – Gets rid of any unwanted noise in your signal chain.

Specifications

  • Power Requirements: Isolated 9VDC, Center-Negative, 250mA Minimum
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4” TS unbalanced
  • USB Type-C for updates via computer
  • Height: 5.81cm, 2.29 inches
  • Width: 6.55cm, 2.58 inches
  • Depth: 12.07cm, 4.75 inches
  • Weight: 0.650lbs (0.299 kg)

Brand

Universal Audio UAFX

Universal Audio UAFX is Universal Audio’s pedal line, built around high-quality digital modelling derived from their studio hardware and software heritage. These pedals focus on capturing the behaviour and feel of classic amplifiers, effects, and recording chains, rather than offering endless tweakability. The emphasis is on accuracy, depth, and consistency, with sounds that feel finished straight out of the box.

UAFX pedals serve up carefully prepared, high-fidelity flavours that reward players who want studio-grade results on a pedalboard. They work best when treated as centrepiece ingredients rather than background seasoning — confident, refined, and designed to deliver the same result every time you step on them.

Category

Compressor Pedals

Compressor pedals even out the dynamics of your playing by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes. This can add sustain, smooth out picking, tighten funk rhythm parts and make clean tones feel more controlled and studio-like.

They are useful for country, funk, pop, bass, slide guitar and any style where consistency matters. A compressor can be subtle and almost invisible, or it can become a noticeable part of your sound by adding snap, sustain and extra presence.

Tags

Compressor

Compressor pedals smooth out playing dynamics by reducing loud peaks and lifting quieter notes, helping create a more balanced and controlled guitar sound. Compression can add sustain, tighten rhythm playing and make clean tones feel more polished.

They are widely used in country, funk, pop and studio recording environments where consistency and articulation are important. Subtle compression can also improve the feel of an entire pedalboard.