RELAB Relab 176 Tube Compressor/Limiter
$199.00
About Relab 176 Tube Compressor/Limiter
The Relab 176 Tube Compressor/Limiter is a meticulously crafted digital recreation of the classic 1960s 176-style tube compressor, designed to deliver authentic analog warmth and dynamic control within a modern digital environment.
- Accurate modeling of the entire audio circuit, including tubes, transformers, timing networks, and power supply interactions
- Fixed-threshold, variable-gain design that adapts compression behavior based on ratio, drive, and source material
- Switchable interstage transformer and asymmetry detection for precise control over tone and transient response
- Program-dependent attack and release times, shaped by signal level and transient characteristics
- Sidechain polarity control to target specific transient edges, enhancing flexibility in dynamic processing
Ideal for mixing and mastering applications, the Relab 176 offers the rich harmonic depth and responsive dynamics of vintage hardware compressors, now accessible in your digital audio workstation.