Pros Reviews
"Pulsar 1178: A versatile FET compressor with modern enhancements and exceptional sound quality."
The Pulsar 1178 impresses with its faithful emulation of the original hardware, adding features like sidechain EQ and saturation modes, making it a must-have for producers.
Max Bauer
Music Producer, Composer
"Pulsar 1178 combines classic compression with innovative features for today's audio professionals."
This plugin offers a meticulous recreation of the legendary 1178 compressor, enhanced with modern tools like mid-side processing and precise metering.
Miguel López
Music Producer, Composer
Pulsar 1178
Pulsar Audio
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A versatile FET compressor that faithfully emulates the classic 1178 hardware with modern enhancements.
Pulsar 1178 combines the fast, bright character of the original unit with added features like sidechain EQ, saturation modes, and precise metering.
Faithful emulation of the original 1178 hardware's tonal color and character.
Four saturation modes: Tape, Warm, Triode, and Clip, for added warmth and character.
Full-featured sidechain EQ section for enhanced control over compression response.
Mid-side processing capabilities for separate mono and stereo signal manipulation.
Accurate Emulation
Pulsar 1178 meticulously recreates the original hardware's tonal color and character, providing the authentic sound of the classic 1178 compressor.
Saturation Modes
Offers four distinct saturation flavors-Tape, Warm, Triode, and Clip-allowing users to add varying degrees of warmth and character to their audio signals.
Key Features
Accurate Emulation
Pulsar 1178 meticulously recreates the original hardware's tonal color and character, providing the authentic sound of the classic 1178 compressor.
Saturation Modes
Offers four distinct saturation flavors-Tape, Warm, Triode, and Clip-allowing users to add varying degrees of warmth and character to their audio signals.
Sidechain EQ
Includes a comprehensive sidechain EQ section, enabling precise control over how the compressor responds to different frequencies within the mix.
Mid-Side Processing
Features built-in mid-side encoding and decoding, allowing separate processing of a signal's mono and stereo information for enhanced mixing flexibility.
Advanced Metering
Equipped with modern metering tools, including peak and RMS meters, as well as a scrolling view to visualize gain reduction over time.
Media Files
System Requirements
Win
Windows 7 or above (64-bit only), Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU, 4GB RAM, 1GB free disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, minimum 1024x768 display resolution.
Mac
macOS 10.8 or above, Quad-core Intel CPU, 4GB RAM, 1GB free disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, minimum 1024x768 display resolution.
Customer Reviews
Sound Quality: 5 Stars
Value for Money: 5 Stars
Ease of Use: 5 Stars
Features: 5 Stars
Presets: 5 Stars