⚡ Pulsar Audio – 1178

The Most Versatile FET Compressor, Reimagined for Modern Studios 🎚️
The Pulsar 1178 is a rare studio legend—famous for its speed, clarity, and control over transients. Now meticulously recreated in software form, it brings the soul of the original hardware into your DAW, with modern features that go far beyond the classic unit.

🎛️ Classic Power Meets Modern Innovation

The Pulsar Audio 1178 captures the fast, punchy character of the hardware while expanding its versatility with features like:

• 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

This makes it not just a recreation—but a modern producer’s dream compressor.

🥁 Smash, Shape & Control Transients

Whether you need aggressive drum room compression, smooth vocal control, or tight bass shaping, the 1178 excels. Its extended attack and release settings allow both surgical precision and creative coloration.
✅ Vocals: Make them cut through the mix with clarity.
✅ Drums: Add punch and attitude with rocky bounce.
✅ Bass: Shape dynamics and add grit for presence.
✅ Guitars: Smooth harsh transients while keeping tone alive.
✅ Bus & Mastering: Transparent glue for pro-level mixes.

🔥 Add Color with Built-In Saturation

Go beyond transparent compression with four unique saturation modes:

• 🎞️ Tape – Warm & vintage

• 🔥 Triode – Tube-style harmonics

• 🌡️ Warm – Subtle coloration

• 💥 Clip – Bold & aggressive edge

These modes are integrated directly into the gain reduction system, giving you textures and tones the hardware never could.

👀 Visual Precision with Advanced Metering

Stay in control with state-of-the-art metering:

• Peak meters 📈 for transient insight

• RMS meters 🎚️ for loudness control

• Scrolling view 🔍 to visualize attack & release behavior

This ensures your mix stays balanced, dynamic, and polished.

🚀 Why Producers Love Pulsar 1178

• Legendary FET compression with modern upgrades

• Sidechain control for perfect groove shaping

• Saturation for warmth, grit & character

• Ideal for vocals, drums, bass, guitars, busses & masters

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