Description

⚡ Pulsar Audio – 1178 (Windows)

The Pulsar Audio 1178 is a meticulous software recreation of the legendary hardware FET compressor, renowned for its speed, punch, and clarity. By combining the soul of the original unit with modern features, Pulsar has created a tool that’s perfect for mixing, mastering, and creative sound design in any DAW.

🎛️ Classic Compression Meets Modern Innovation

The 1178 plugin captures the fast, aggressive character of the original hardware, while introducing flexibility that no analog unit could offer:

• 🎶 Full Sidechain EQ for precise dynamic shaping

• 🔥 Optional Saturation Stages (Tape, Warm, Triode, Clip)

• ⏱️ Look-ahead & Look-behind processing for ultimate accuracy

• 👀 Advanced Metering Tools for visual clarity

👉 It’s not just an emulation — it’s a modern producer’s dream compressor.

🥁 Smash, Shape & Control Your Mix

From drums to vocals to full masters, the Pulsar 1178 delivers surgical precision or bold character on demand:

✅ Vocals: Add presence & clarity so they cut through 🎤
✅ Drums: Smash room mics or add punch & grit 🥁
✅ Bass: Shape dynamics and add weight 🔊
✅ Guitars: Tame harshness while keeping energy 🎸
✅ Bus & Mastering: Transparent glue for polished mixes 🎼

👉 A true all-rounder compressor trusted for every stage of production.

🔥 Add Color with Built-In Saturation

Go beyond transparency with four unique saturation modes integrated directly into the gain reduction system:

• 🎞️ Tape – Smooth, warm, vintage tone

• 🌡️ Warm – Subtle analog coloration

• 🔥 Triode – Tube-like harmonics

• 💥 Clip – Aggressive, bold edge

👉 These options give you textures the original hardware never offered, from gentle warmth to raw punch.

👀 Visual Precision with Advanced Metering

Stay in total control with state-of-the-art visual tools:

• 📈 Peak Meters for transient control

• 🎚️ RMS Meters for loudness balance

• 🔍 Scrolling Display to visualize attack & release behavior

Perfect for both transparent mastering and creative mixing workflows.

🚀 Why Producers & Engineers Love Pulsar 1178

• ✅ Legendary FET compression with modern upgrades

• ✅ Sidechain EQ for groove-focused dynamics

• ✅ Built-in saturation for warmth, grit & character

• ✅ Perfect for vocals, drums, bass, guitars, busses & masters

• ✅ Trusted by top engineers like Chris Lord-Alge & Bob Clearmountain