In this Tuesday Tip, Chris shows how we may use an 1176 on drum tracks, to enhance the kick, snare and room mics.
Shoutout to Waves CLA Bundle & Toontrack Superior Drummer 3.
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Meet the 1176: It’s Old, It’s Loud, and It’s Kind of a Big Deal in this Deep Dive
1176 Unplugged: The Iconic Compressor Unboxed
This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody throw the spotlight on one of the most legendary pieces of gear in audio history — the 1176 compressor. If you’ve heard the name but never quite understood what makes it such a cornerstone in music production, you’re about to get a full breakdown.
From its roots as a game-changing hardware unit to its many software emulations, the 1176’s journey is one worth tracking — pun intended. Chris & Jody walk through the evolution of this FET-based compressor, breaking down what it actually does, how its controls work, and why engineers across genres still reach for it today.
We’ll also explore the differences between hardware clones and plugin versions from brands you know (and some you might not). Whether you’re working in a home studio or a full-on mix room, understanding how to dial in an 1176 can bring punch, clarity, and personality to your sound.
Oh — and in true Chris & Jody fashion, don’t be surprised if things veer into the realm of nonsense. It wouldn’t be an episode without it.
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Friday Finds #20
We’re coming up on the end of the run of Friday Finds. One more to go after this one and then it will be in the podcast. Until then, you have this week’s Friday Finds where Chris unleashes about a new reverb he’s discovered and Jody props up a brand new microphone. Which reverb and which microphone are we talking about?!? Listen in a find out. It’s also not unlikely that there will also be some nonsense discussed.
Shoutout to:
Eventide for the Blackhole Reverb.
Telefunken for the TF11 microphone.
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