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Software » Windows
Pulsar Audio 1178 V1.0.9-RET screenshot
RET | 05.2021 | 37.6 MB
Pulsar 1178 is an audio plug-in (VST/VST3/AU/AAX) that meticulously recreates the original 1178 hardware compressor in its tonal color and compression character, while adding several additional features, turning it into a very versatile compressor for tracking and mixing.

A compressor that eats transients for breakfast, the 1178 is a rare and expensive legend of the recording studio, cleaner and more versatile than its older brother, the 1176. The 1178 has been used by great producers including Chris Lord-Alge (My Chemical Romance), Bob Clearmountain (Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera), Yvan Bing (Phil Collins) and Nigel Godrich (Radiohead).

But Pulsar Audio took their 1178 further than the original unit, adding all the features you would expect from a modern, versatile plug-in, including a full sidechain EQ for added control, an optional saturation stage for warmth and character, and precise metering.

But Pulsar 1178 also provices several other features:
Mid/Side Processing.
Look-ahead and look behind options.

External sidechaining.

Presets from world-class sound engineers.
Smart and resizable graphic interface.
Up to 8X oversampling.



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comments

  Member 1.10.2018 49
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the Comment has been Removed
  Resident 4.08.2017 4 315
+311
No requests in comment section! FFS do you think they aren't aware it's out?
  Resident 30.01.2014 7 2167
+365
Perfect!!

Thank you so much, Team RET!!
  Member 19.12.2019 335
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i <3 RET
  Resident 4.08.2017 4 315
+311
Look who's back, baby!
  Resident 5.08.2014 372
+212
Yes ! Thank you for this.
This has to be my fav 1176 and definitely a proof that you can do something better from all the others if you love it . 1176 must be the most emulated comp in VST world.
  Member 4.02.2015 7 285
+551
damn good Comp !
  Resident 4.08.2017 4 315
+311
This is 1178 tho, 1176 is Smasher. But yeah, the plugin is really good.
  Resident 2.02.2014 1 2537
+1406
Stereo version based on 1176 rev H, kinda..
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  Resident 5.08.2014 372
+212
The Urei 1178 is a stereo peak limiter which is similar to two 1176 Rev H in a single 2U enclosure.

It lacks the Class-A amplifier and input transformer of more sought-after vintage 1176s, and joins the timing controls for both channels to one set of attack and release knobs. Though it does feature a switch to operate in dual mono, the lack of separate attack and release controls for each channel only makes it practical as a stereo unit.
  Member 8.03.2016 1 367
+323
This comp is excellent
MY GEAR: Only Hi-End HW sonically engineered for us cats, which you've probably never heard about and will never have access to, cuz we r awesome and u suk.
  Resident 17.01.2012 12 837
+1199
Really nice one, thanks to team RET for the update!
  Member 2.01.2019 1 148
+107
This has been my go-to comp since it was released on here in January. Love seeing an update.
  Resident 22.06.2013 1 583
+377
update log?
  Member 1.03.2014 467
+242
So i thought to myself, wow another 76, just what we "need"....but this is unique in sound and versatility.
  Resident 2.02.2014 1 2537
+1406
As I remember, on gearslutz was a comment, or just we can use google, that 1178 is a stereo version of 1176 rev. H, made just like that
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  Resident 27.02.2013 320
+113
Thanks RET & Mordi
  Resident 25.05.2019 280
+125
B E A U T I F U L

Jim Carrey

  Resident 2.06.2014 12 240
+196
Love this plugin!

I wish some users would post tutorials on how they utilize this plugin. All I do is drop a preset on my master bus but I don't know what else it can really do.
  Resident 18.09.2013 4 123
+353
quote by JackBoxLove this plugin!

I wish some users would post tutorials on how they utilize this plugin. All I do is drop a preset on my master bus but I don't know what else it can really do.


how do you love it if you don't know what it does???

i'd say run one of you tracks through it & start turning knobs. listen to the results. try a stereo mix, instruments, and vocals, separately, & just listen to what it does to the material.

go to youtube & search 'pulsar 1178'. there's quite a few videos about this plugin & what it can do. or watch some other videos about the 1176 (hw & sw), or some videos about audio compression, in general. others may provide more/different advice, but this is what i'd do if you really wanna learn how to use this puppy.

this website is pretty cool, too: Compression Visualizer
  Member 5.02.2016 318
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Thank you Retsu one of my favorite compressors
  Member 3.07.2020 22
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quote by JackBoxbut I don't know what else it can really do.

IMHO it's actually worth putting aside an hour or so to read the manual from end to end. It's well written, accessible and explains the main features and functionality in enough detail to inspire experimentation. Combine that with the extensive range of presets and you'll be making this thing 'sing' in no time

You'll also learn that this hardware emulation has a few idiosyncrasies that need to be noted e.g. the attack and release knobs are the opposite of what you'd normally expect - the position to the left of the knob (0) corresponds the longest attack / release time, and the position to the right (7) corresponds to the shortest attack / release time.
  Resident 20.11.2010 1078
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What´s new?
  Member 6.01.2015 490
+120
i dont get the hype of this. its not that good...is it?
  Member 8.03.2016 1 367
+323
in my expert, presumptuous and god-like opinion, it is
MY GEAR: Only Hi-End HW sonically engineered for us cats, which you've probably never heard about and will never have access to, cuz we r awesome and u suk.
  Resident 11.03.2013 260
+36
Hi all. I'm getting the opengl 2.0 not supported message. I'm on WIN x64. Is there a workaround? Maybe like Scaler2 settings edit to fix blank GUI worked for me.
Let there be HOUSE!
  Member 1.03.2014 467
+242
Calibration and lookahead knobs make a world of difference.
Put the lookahead slightly into minus if you think some transients are still getting trough.
Also if the output is making it too hot and distorted use the calibration knob, go into minus as well.

Korneff pawn shop comp is another great 76 type with lots of tweaking options.
If you need a very clean 76 type of compression there are not that many options, Coral2 in the sand mode, fastest attack and fastest release will give you very clean 76 type of compression.
  Resident 7.01.2008 1275
+339
Best thanxx RET & Mordi
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  Member 18.02.2014 45
+9
amazing preset, amazing sound.
for now, there is no one who tell us GR value.
they did. it'll be a game changer.

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