Pulsar 1178

Producers such as Chris Lord-Alge, Bob Clearmountain, Yvan Bing, and Nigel Godrich use the Pulsar 1178 compressor, which is both versatile and rare in the recording studio. It has a fast and bright character, making it ideal for dealing with unpredictable transients in tracking and mixing.

The 1178 software retains the original hardware's tonal color and compression character while adding modern features such as a full sidechain EQ, an optional saturation stage, and precise metering. The 1178's sidechain EQ section gives you more control over compression, and the metering section monitors dynamics and gain reduction.