Liquid Mix Emulations

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February 06, 2012

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Emulation name: STELLAR 1/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
Hardware modeled: UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176LN* mono limiting amplifier, (US)
Based on a UNIVERSAL AUDIO 1176LN* mono limiting amplifier, (US) serial # 1394 (Black face, pre-Harman; a re-issue of the Urei 1176LN) All controls – Ratio has four settings with the fifth being all buttons on the front panel pressed The original Universal Audio 1176LN designed by Bill Putnam was a major breakthrough in limiter technology. It was the first true peak limiter with all transistor circuitry offering superior performance and a signature sound. It set the standard for all limiters to follow. It still is one of the most widely used and respected limiters in the industry. Amazing on everything!
Settings/Presets:

Works well on snare drum, acoustic guitar

Also on guitar and some vocals

Acoustic Guitar - about 5db of compression, Ratio=4, Attack=3, Release=6

Vocals - All button mode

Vocals - attack=3, release=5.5, low ratio(4)

Snare - attack=2, release=3-4, low ratio

Suggested Usage: