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Universal Audio VS-1176LN and VS-LA2A User Guide

Overview

The LA-2A and 1176LN compressor/limiters long ago achieved classic status.

They're a given in almost any studio in the world - relied upon daily by engineers

whose styles range from rock to rap, classical to country and everything in

between. With so many newer products on the market to choose from, it's worth

looking at the reasons why these classics remain a necessary part of any

professional studio's outboard equipment collection. The basic concept of a

compressor/limiter is relatively simple. It's a device in which the gain of a circuit is

automatically adjusted using a predetermined ratio that acts in response to the

input signal level. A compressor/limiter “rides gain” like a recording engineer

does by hand with the fader of a console: it keeps the volume up during softer

sections and brings it down when the signal gets louder. The dynamic processing

that occurs at ratios below 10:1 or 12:1 is generally referred to as compression -

above that, it's known as limiting. Modern day compressors offer a great degree

of programmability and flexibility; older devices such as the 1176LN and the LA-

2A are more straightforward in their design. Perhaps it is this fact that has partly

contributed to their appealing sound and the longevity of their popularity.

VS-1176LN Solid-State Limiting Amplifier

Many agree that the 1176LN is the most well-known and widely used compressor

in recording history. Originally designed and built in the 60’s, the 1176LN was the

first product to use a FET (field-effect transistor) as a voltage controlled variable

resistor, which is the key to the 1176’s unique compression characteristics.

Universal Audio went to extreme lengths to capture every sonic nuance of the

original for our plug-in version, even capturing the 1176’s famous “all-button

mode” with shocking accuracy. No other compressor plug-in can create program-

dependent compression the way the Universal Audio 1176LN can.

The 1176LN is known for bringing out the presence and color of audio signals,

adding brightness and clarity to vocals, and “bite” to drums and guitar. Use the

1176 in extreme settings (such as all-button mode) to get over the top

compression characteristics, and to bring the recording room to life.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Overview

Universal Audio VS-1176LN and VS-LA2A User GuideOverviewThe LA-2A and 1176LN compressor/limiters long ago achieved classic status.They're a given

Page 2 - 1176LN Controls

1176LN ControlsInputAdjusts the amount of gain reduction as well as the relative threshold. An Inputvalue of ∞ (turned fully counterclockwise) yields

Page 3 - When to use the 1176LN

You can put the 1176LN into “All Button Mode” by going to the EFFECTVIEW screen (SHIFT + F3), choosing the effects bus that the 1176 is on, andpushing

Page 4 - Master Bus

This effect is useful on bass, where you might need compression and distortionat the same time, and the 1176LN can provide both in a unique way. This

Page 5 - LA-2A Controls

the time, still appreciated today. With the LA-2A plug-in, Universal Audiomodeled not only the static compression, but how each and every singlecompon

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MeterThis knob (in the upper right) sets the mode of the VU Meter. When set to GainReduction, the VU Meter indicates the Gain Reduction level in dB. W

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Assigning the Effect to a ProcessorTo use the Universal Audio plug-ins on the Roland, you must first assignthe plug-ins to an effects processor. The

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6.) Your Universal Audio plug-in is now inserted into the track, you canaccess the plug-ins information by pressing the blinking ENTER button.For VS-1

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