⚡ Pulsar Audio – 1178

🎚️ The Most Versatile FET Compressor, Reimagined for Modern Studios

The Pulsar 1178 is a rare studio legend, known for its speed, clarity, and transient control. Now meticulously recreated in software form, it brings the soul of the original hardware compressor into your DAW, while adding modern features that push it far beyond the classic unit.

🎛️ Classic Power Meets Modern Innovation

The 1178 plugin delivers the fast, punchy character of the hardware, enhanced with modern creative tools:

• 🎶 Full Sidechain EQ for precise dynamic shaping

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

• ⏩ Look-ahead & Look-behind processing for ultra-accurate control

• 📊 Advanced metering tools for transparent mixing

👉 More than a simple emulation, this is a modern producer’s dream compressor.

🥁 Smash, Shape & Control Transients

From surgical precision to creative coloration, the Pulsar 1178 adapts to any source:

• 🎤 Vocals – Cut through the mix with clarity

• 🥁 Drums – Add punch, attitude & rocky bounce

• 🎸 Guitars – Smooth harsh transients, keep tone alive

• 🎶 Bass – Shape dynamics, add grit & presence

• 🎚️ Bus & Mastering – Transparent glue for pro-level mixes

🔥 Add Color with Built-In Saturation

Go beyond transparent compression with four unique saturation modes, integrated directly into the gain reduction system:

• 🎞️ Tape – Warm & vintage character

• 🌡️ Warm – Subtle coloration

• 🔥 Triode – Tube-style harmonics

• 💥 Clip – Bold & aggressive edge

✨ These tones give you textures the original hardware never offered.

👀 Visual Precision with Advanced Metering

Stay in control with next-gen metering tools:

• 📈 Peak meters for transient insight

• 🎚️ RMS meters for loudness control

• 🔍 Scrolling view to visualize attack & release behavior

✅ Perfect for balanced, dynamic, and polished mixes.

🚀 Why Producers Love Pulsar 1178

• 🎛️ Legendary FET compression with modern upgrades

• 🎶 Sidechain EQ & control for perfect groove shaping

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

• 🎧 Versatile for vocals, drums, bass, guitars, busses & masters

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