UAD-1: 1176SE vs. 1176LN

Trp · 1st December 2005, 05:17 PM

Hi,

I am thinking about getting the new UAD-1 Flexi Pack where you can choose $500 worth of plug ins.

Since I mostly want UAD-1 for its compressors I was thinking about getting LA-2-A, Fairchild, Plate 140 (okay, not a compressor) and maybe Precision Limiter.

1176SE is included already, 1176LN would have to be purchased. So my question is: How do these two compare? Does 1176SE do what it´s supposed to or is it worth spending the extra €149?

Thanks!

Jeff Goodman · 1st December 2005, 06:59 PM

well I can tell you that everytime that I tried to use the 1176SE, I immediately replaced it with the LN version.

Trying to save cpu power with the SE doesn't work. It doesn't sound right to me. I don't like it.

On the other hand, the LN version is great.

Jeff

AlexLakis · 1st December 2005, 07:11 PM

I second that. UAD-1 1176LN all the way. The SE sounds terrible to me in comparison.

max cooper · 1st December 2005, 09:41 PM

Third.

Tone Laborer · 2nd December 2005, 10:47 PM

The LN is more 1176-like , but I like the option of a less cpu intensive version, and I think it still sounds good as plugs go.

I tried the demo of the Precision Limiter and I think I like the Vox Elephant more. They're close though.

robdarling · 3rd December 2005, 02:12 AM

The difference between the two is that the se does not have all the modeling blocks that the LN has. It has identical dynamic characteristics, but does not affect tone the same way.

FWIW, I actually use the SE a lot- probably just as much as the LN. It allows me to do heavy 1176 compression without the congestion/darkening of the tone that can often come with the 1176.

Empire 21 Music · 3rd December 2005, 06:47 AM

i agree - the ones you want are as follows:

1176LN
LA2A
Plate 140
Precision Limiter
Fairchild 670

The rest are OK but these are the best.

Empire 21 Music · 3rd December 2005, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tone Laborer

The LN is more 1176-like , but I like the option of a less cpu intensive version, and I think it still sounds good as plugs go.

I tried the demo of the Precision Limiter and I think I like the Vox Elephant more. They're close though.

What is the Vox Elephant??? link???

Tone Laborer · 3rd December 2005, 08:17 AM

Sorry, the Voxengo Elephant, do some searches, that's the fun part. And Soniformer is way bad too. You can get both for $99.

I don't know all optons for purchasing the UAD-! these days, I bought mine a long while back. I mainly use the 1176LN, the La2a, the 1176SE, and the channel strip, Ex1,or something. Pultec is okay on kick. The real verb doesn't sound natural to me, and I don't have any other UAD reverbs. Hell, I really don't know whiich ones you should buy, come to think of it.

baikonour · 3rd December 2005, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robdarling

The difference between the two is that the se does not have all the modeling blocks that the LN has. It has identical dynamic characteristics, but does not affect tone the same way.

FWIW, I actually use the SE a lot- probably just as much as the LN. It allows me to do heavy 1176 compression without the congestion/darkening of the tone that can often come with the 1176.

Can't be more accurate than that
I hope more people could post good -no BS- answer like that.

Jason Poulin · 3rd December 2005, 05:12 PM

I find the LN sounds better and has more character but you just can use them on every track you have.

It use tons of CPU!

IMO they're worth the purchase if you don't own any real compressors.

Along with the LA2A, you'll be mixing with flavour.

I would still get the LE for taming tracks but the LN will bite in a pleasing way.

Good Luck!

Jason

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1st December 2005, 05:17 PM	#1
Trp Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 205	UAD-1: 1176SE vs. 1176LN Hi, I am thinking about getting the new UAD-1 Flexi Pack where you can choose $500 worth of plug ins. Since I mostly want UAD-1 for its compressors I was thinking about getting LA-2-A, Fairchild, Plate 140 (okay, not a compressor) and maybe Precision Limiter. 1176SE is included already, 1176LN would have to be purchased. So my question is: How do these two compare? Does 1176SE do what it´s supposed to or is it worth spending the extra €149? Thanks!

1st December 2005, 06:59 PM	#2
Jeff Goodman Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 196	well I can tell you that everytime that I tried to use the 1176SE, I immediately replaced it with the LN version. Trying to save cpu power with the SE doesn't work. It doesn't sound right to me. I don't like it. On the other hand, the LN version is great. Jeff __________________ Siento, no puedo mezclar su canción ahora mismo, los glotones han comido mis yemas del dedo.

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Jason Poulin Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sudbury, On. Canada Posts: 1,688	I find the LN sounds better and has more character but you just can use them on every track you have. It use tons of CPU! IMO they're worth the purchase if you don't own any real compressors. Along with the LA2A, you'll be mixing with flavour. I would still get the LE for taming tracks but the LN will bite in a pleasing way. Good Luck! Jason __________________ most important gear I own are my ears! visit my band www.apparatusmusic.com www.myspace.com/apparatusnumetal

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1st December 2005, 07:11 PM	#3
AlexLakis Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD/L.A. Posts: 3,610	I second that. UAD-1 1176LN all the way. The SE sounds terrible to me in comparison.

1st December 2005, 09:41 PM	#4
max cooper Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,819	Third.

2nd December 2005, 10:47 PM	#5
Tone Laborer Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 842	The LN is more 1176-like , but I like the option of a less cpu intensive version, and I think it still sounds good as plugs go. I tried the demo of the Precision Limiter and I think I like the Vox Elephant more. They're close though.

3rd December 2005, 02:12 AM	#6
robdarling Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 709	The difference between the two is that the se does not have all the modeling blocks that the LN has. It has identical dynamic characteristics, but does not affect tone the same way. FWIW, I actually use the SE a lot- probably just as much as the LN. It allows me to do heavy 1176 compression without the congestion/darkening of the tone that can often come with the 1176.

3rd December 2005, 06:47 AM	#7
Empire 21 Music Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 142	i agree - the ones you want are as follows: 1176LN LA2A Plate 140 Precision Limiter Fairchild 670 The rest are OK but these are the best.

3rd December 2005, 08:17 AM	#9
Tone Laborer Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 842	Sorry, the Voxengo Elephant, do some searches, that's the fun part. And Soniformer is way bad too. You can get both for $99. I don't know all optons for purchasing the UAD-! these days, I bought mine a long while back. I mainly use the 1176LN, the La2a, the 1176SE, and the channel strip, Ex1,or something. Pultec is okay on kick. The real verb doesn't sound natural to me, and I don't have any other UAD reverbs. Hell, I really don't know whiich ones you should buy, come to think of it.