Tube tech cl1b plugin

Have to start buying individual plugs, the newest of which cost between $250 and $300. That does not seem inexpensive to me compared to other companies. In fact, it seems a bit more expensive. Quote: Originally Posted by Resistance ➡️ You are correct that the general consensus seems to be that UA are inexpensive. I, for one, however, have no idea where this consensus comes from. Before purchasing any UA plugs, you are required to purchase an expensive dongle, costing between $500 to $1500. Then, you have to start buying individual plugs, the newest of which cost between $250 and $300. That does not seem inexpensive to me compared to other companies. In fact, it seems a bit more expensive. Anyway 500$ for single native CL1B Plug In is in my world a bit expensive.You get something what 1000 of others have as well so nothing custom made; hardware is different with every build....The price point of 300$ was OK for me....but with 500$ I am out of the game. Cl1B i found Softtube CL1B is doing the best job on lead vocal compare to UAD (LA2A,LN1176,Fairchild )and Waves CLA.(LA2A,LA3A,1176)It brings out all the details with in low volume. BIG SHOCK!Both UAD and CLA plugins will have to rise up the volume to have details bring out with in the same setting.But i agree maybe this ain't the best for drum/guitar situation. Not all tracks want details to be as front as lead vocal. I find Softtube Cl1B add an extra preferences on HF which sharp up the vocal a bit more. UAD is very transperant compares to both CL1B and CLA.CLA is the one with slowest timing in compression and you can clear hear that "pulling-effect". I find CLA LA2A works best for Broadcasting like VO. Quote: Originally Posted by Renan L.B ➡️ I'm deciding between buying a UAD-2 DUO to get 1176LN and LA-2A for Free or saving the pennies for Tube-Tech CL 1B. As i never had the chance to hear UAD stuff in action i'm purely deciding after i heard Tube-Tech CL 1B which in my opinion is unbelieavable. I had the same "WOW" factor i got from Nebula 3 Pro with this plugin. So my question: UAD vs Tube-Tech Native what are the differences in sonic behaviour and quality? Are there things that Tube-Tech can do and UAD can't or vice-versa? Does the UAD Comps can hold and preserve the low end as Tube-Tech does for example? Thank You UAD do not make a plugin of the Tube Tech CL-1B, so it's an impossible comparison. Rather like saying is an Apple or a Peach better. Registered User Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 152 🎧 15 years i've used both and i prefer the uad compressors. but i think that if u heard such a big difference and liked it with the Softube that u should get that. for sure there's a quality about the Softube CL1B that i can imagine standing out as spectacular. i think

Description Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. 100% functional. Includes original box and paperwork. Last we heard there is a 2 year wait to get one of these new. Grab this one today! Features CL1B: The Industry Standard Vocal Compressor!The TUBE-TECH CL 1B is an all-tube optical mono compressor. It delivers a very musical and smooth compression, preserving the clarity of the source even at extreme settings, and this is where CL 1B really stands out compared to other compressors. Furthermore, the operation is very intuitive, enabling you to achieve your goal achieve your goal quickly and easily.CL1B is by far the most popular TUBE-TECH unit, and this is not without a reason: For vocals and instruments like guitar bass and keys (regardless of musical genre) the CL1B delivers extremely musical and smooth compression, just what’s needed to make the track fit into your mix without any muddiness or distortion, even at very extreme settings.The CL1B is VERY easy to use; just dial in what you need! You’ll hear and feel the action immediately and don’t have to doubt whether the setting works, it’s always obvious.With thousands of units sold, the CL 1B is by far the most successful TUBE-TECH device to date, and its distinctive sound can be heard on countless legendary recordings.The number of hit records featuring the CL1B is countless and the rule is that the majority of all top singers and musicians demands the CL1B for their recordings regardless of the genre they perform. As an example, it’s well known secret that all the big Hip Hop / Rap stars depend heavily on the CL1B for their vocal performance. Specifications The TUBE-TECH CL 1B Compressor is an optical, all tube based compressor. The unit features a gain-reduction element, positioned immediately after the input transformer. It is controlled by the sidechain amplifier, which also contain the two time control circuits – one for fixed and one for variable Attack/Release. The two time-controllers can either be used separately or combined. This circuit contains semiconductor OP-amps for the entire control.A dedicated Bus selector with three positions (Off, Bus 1, Bus 2) is used whenever you want to link several compressors together.The gain-reduction element is followed by a tube-based push-pull amplifier with variable gain up to 30 dB. Input and output transformers have a static-screen between the primary and secondary wirings. Both Input and Output are balanced as well as fully floating.- Unique, low-distortion optical gain reduction element- All-tube based push-pull amplifier- Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz- Low noise: - CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz- Variable ratio from 2:1 to 10:1- Continuously variable attack and release times- Output gain: Off to +30

A short review.My first impression when I compared the CL1B with my UAD and Sonnox compressor plugins was: "Hm, both the UAD and Sonnox Plugins sound better."After some hours of extensive testing the CL1B on different sound sources I came to the conclusion. The CL1B sounds different. Not worse than UAD or Sonnox, but different and I like to have compressors with different sound.For 275 US Dollar not really cheap for a single plugin, but not much more expensive than the UAD plugins. However, the softube guys seem to be really cool guys so I support them. Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,306 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by nicogrubert ➡️ Got the CL1B today...After a short test:On drum busses I prefer the UAD bus compressor. I'll test the CL1B tomorrow in a long session with my UAD compressors and post some impressions.... It could just be that you would equally prefer one hardware compressor over the next. Nothing to do with the modelling skills of UA or Softube. Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by nigel saunders ➡️ Well I know what you mean but if I'm going to carry on with my uad investment I'm going to need a quad card ($1500 in the uk) plus the cost of the plugs.On the other hand cytomic glue was $99 and I got a very good price on softube plugs.2 years ago I couldnt have imagined doing without UAD plugs but now I can.I am not complaining - I think it is great that other possibilities are opening up. I agree , ive got a UAD-2 however ive stopped buying plugins for it and slowly replacing what ive got with Native , and i too purchased the Softube tube-tech. Quote: Originally Posted by Kyle Ashley ➡️ I have all the UAD comps and a real CL1B in the rack, and I still bought the CL1B plugin. Excellent sonics and easy workflow...that's why. As excellent as the older UAD comps are, the newer stuff ( CLA bundle, CL1B, OT, etc) is just breathing and wrapping the signal more like real hardware. You nailed it I did the demo of the Softube CL1B today and compared it to my UAD plug ins....The Softube comp is not sounding so much like an effect.The UAD Plug Ins sound very very much in your face.The Softube CL1B as well as the FET by them shapes the signal it breathes with the rhythm when you have found the right attack and release setting.The same was when I did a demo of the PSP Oldtimer.What about the CLA bundle does it shapes the sound as well? Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by feck ➡️ UA needs to come out with V2 of all of their comps in my opinion - time to up the game and model the saturation and anomalies of the comps like their competition is doing now. +1

Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 🎧 15 years Gear Addict Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 458 🎧 20 years Only judging from the demos on their site I think this will be my x-mas gift from myself.Wow! Registered User Joined: May 2008 Posts: 139 🎧 15 years Certainly sounds good ! Was thinking about getting some waves bundle . . . that might have to wait haha . Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 🎧 15 years Softube are the guys who made the powercore Tube-Tech CL1B emulation so its from good pedigree Wow.The demos on their site really knocked me out.Especially the Rock drum samples - holy cow!! Quote: Originally Posted by Synergy Media ➡️ Certainly sounds good ! Was thinking about getting some waves bundle . . . that might have to wait haha . Waves is WAY over rated in my book. I demoed some of the their high end Studio Classics. I just don't get it. Compared to Abbey Roads EQs, TC's CL1B, now Softtube's FET Compressor... Waves' sound boring and mundane, and on top of that, are ridiculously overpriced for their worth... IMHO. To me, they're similar to URS in sound quality, only cost 2 to 3 times as much. I don't get them (Waves... literally). Registered User Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 201 🎧 15 years softtube makes some great UIs! Gear Maniac Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 272 🎧 15 years Maybe it's time to retire the uad1176? I've never really thought of it as a fairly accurate emulations but this new softube comp sounds promising. Registered User Joined: May 2008 Posts: 139 🎧 15 years Quote: Originally Posted by javahut ➡️ Waves is WAY over rated in my book. I demoed some of the their high end Studio Classics. I just don't get it. Compared to Abbey Roads EQs, TC's CL1B, now Softtube's FET Compressor... Waves' sound boring and mundane, and on top of that, are ridiculously overpriced for their worth... IMHO. To me, they're similar to URS in sound quality, only cost 2 to 3 times as much. I don't get them (Waves... literally). I guess the funny thing I had fond memories of using waves years back, and now I'm working in another studio which has a HD rig and waves gold + ssl and now I'm wondering if it was just nostalgia . My own studio is logic with sonnox ,urs ,wave musician 2 , DUY etc . From my limited use now of the SSL bundle , I'm not sure what I'm missing yet. Will have to try it on session with less time pressure . Have fond memories of the L2 also, but maybe that’s it . Ren bass

I slightly touch the vocal signal with LA-3A first, and then feed it through my Neve Prism compressor to compress a little further. That's when the vocals start really fatty without getting distorted and noisy. Add a little top end with EQ after that and it starts shining.I suggest you try the same and hear it yourself. Trying to compress vocals at one go reveals too much artifacts.B. Registered User Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,800 🎧 20 years Registered User Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 149 🎧 15 years Tube-Tech CL1B Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2002 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by *CISKO* ➡️ where cn i get my hands on one of those bloo technologies? Quote: Originally Posted by Steamy Williams ➡️ They didn't have a website last time I checked, but if you do a search for more information here or on the Prodigy forum you should be able to find out how to contact them. You should be able to find the information you need in the following threads:BLOO LA-2A Photo JournalBloo Technologies LA2A type comp/limiter. The Manley ELOP is pretty sweet... I love mine. Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,412 🎧 15 years There is nothing wrong with the new LA-2As from Universal. Change out the tube for a NOS, and it's all the better. This is one piece that they are still doing right.That being said, I still love the optical side of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 🎧 20 years Quote: Originally Posted by darkwater ➡️ There is nothing wrong with the new LA-2As from Universal. Change out the tube for a NOS, and it's all the better. This is one piece that they are still doing right. You bring up an interesting point. I've been talking to a lot of people lately about the UA reissue LA2A because I'd love to get a real one, but they're simply twice the price of a UA reissue.In talking with people, my impression of the general concensus is that at fairly moderate levels of gain staging and

Registered User Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 405 🎧 10 years Closest thing to a CL 1B in 500 series Is there anything on the market right now that's 500 series format and behaves and sounds like a CL 1B?Anything in the ballpark? Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 🎧 20 years if there was, i would be very happy! I've never used them myself but IGS seems to be turning some heads with their 500 valve-based stuff.I would be interested in hearing any comparisons as well. I'm a big fan of an LA2A but can feel the pull of a CL1B again after using one on my last two sessions.R. Registered User Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 405 🎧 10 years How about the crane song falcon? Does that exist in the ballpark? Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 🎧 15 years I own a CL1B, as well as a bunch of other comps. For 500 series in that ballpark, you might want to check out the Inward Connections "The Brute", which I also have here. It's not tube, but is a great comp and easy to dial in. Probably the closest analogue is the Buzz Audio Essence. Classy opto compression with variable attack and release. Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 🎧 15 years Yes, and +2 for the Buzz Essence! What's funny is I've got an Essence racked next to a pair of Brutes and it completely slipped my brain.The Essence is indeed a classy opto, sounds great, and has a lot of features for a 500 series unit.It is probably closer to what you are looking for in the CL1B ballpark, given the extra control and fairly transparent but sweet/classy/enhanced sound. The Brute can be a little thicker sounding, but it can still be quite transparent.For about 1/3