Amps that pair well with the Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
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Orange Custom Shop CS50
Orange
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Mojotone Lite Classic Style 2x12 Extension Cabinet
Mojotone
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Bergantino Forte-HP Ultra
Bergantino
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Swart Super Space Tone 30 Head
Swart
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Komet 4x12
Komet
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Concert (Rivera Era)
amplifier
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Carr Slant 6V Combo 1x12 Custom Cowboy
Carr
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Van Weelden Twinkleland 100W Head
Van Weelden
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
What Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall 4140 Club & Country
amplifier
6% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Reverse Jubilee 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
6% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor's compressed voice suits Marshall Reverse Jubilee 20W 1x12 Combo's own compressed character
Comes later in the signal chain
Vox AC10 C1 Custom TTCC Limited Edition
Vox
6% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Mojotone Blackout British Combo Kit 18W 1x12
Mojotone
6% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
6% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor's compressed voice suits Ceriatone British Style 2525's own compressed character
Comes later in the signal chain
Amplified Nation Trem-Drive Deluxe Combo
Amplified Nation
5% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Supro Ambassador Custom 2x10 Combo
Supro
5% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Amplified Nation Trem-Drive Deluxe Head
Amplified Nation
5% matchRun the 1176's studio-grade FET compression ahead of the Trem-Drive Head for even dynamics before the amp's own tremolo and roots-voiced drive react.
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Crush Acoustic 30 (Black)
Orange
5% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Black Cat 30W Head (Mark Sampson Modified)
Bad Cat
5% matchUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange OR80 Combo (1974)
Orange
5% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Komet Ambikab 80W 3-Way Wet/Dry/Wet Cabinet
Komet
5% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
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