Tube Tech Cl 1B Compressor

Tube-Tech CL1B plug-in for TDM and Powercore First TUBE-TECH plug-in released Autumn 2007 by TC Electronic. After years of consideration, we decided that the time was right to introduce a. The TUBE-TECH CL 1B Compressor is an optical, all tube based compressor. The unit features a gain-reduction element, positioned immediately after the input transformer. It is controlled. The Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor is basically an optical compressor on steroids. Its all tube design delivers smooth, musical compression without introducing harshness, even when the.

The TUBE-TECH CL 2A is an all-tube optical compressor with two independent, linkable channels.

Softube Tube-tech Cl 1b Compressor Plug-in

CL 2A is a great compressor on all sources, and it is widely known as an excellent “problem solver” when delicate gain control is called for.

Use it on keyboards, guitars, vocals or even on the mix buss – the result is always musical, smooth and transparent. Among engineers, the CL 2A is loved because of its ability to keep instruments at their right place in the mix, while still retaining their dynamics.

Features and Technical Specifications

Tube Tech Cl 1B Compressor

CL 2A is a two channel all-tube opto compressor, featuring two independent channels. The optical gain reduction element is placed after the input transformer and followed by an all tube-based output amplifier with a +10 dB gain.

A link switch is provided for use of the two separate compressors in stereo mode or for linking several compressors together. Both Input and Output are balanced and have fully floating transformers with a static screen.

The power supply and the sidechain circuit are based on solid state designs. With the exception of the anode voltage for the output stage, all DC voltages are stabilized.

  • Low-distortion optical gain reduction element
  • All-tube based push-pull amplifier
  • Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 60 kHz
  • Low noise: < -80 dBU @ 10 dB gain
  • CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
  • Variable ratio from 1.5:1 to 10:1
  • Continuously variable attack and release times
  • Output gain: Off to +10 dBU
  • Variable threshold: Off to -20 dBU
  • VU meters show output or compression
  • Linkable for stereo applications
  • Interconnection of several compressors via two busses
  • Clickless In/Out relay
  • Conductive plastic potentiometers
  • Gold plated switches
  • Input and output are transformer balanced and fully floating

Sound Examples

Female Vocal (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BYPASSPVOCRM8-1.mp3

Female Vocal (CL 2A)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CL2APVOC.mp3

Male Vocal (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/NYVOCACBYPASSQ-1.mp3

Male Vocal (CL 2A)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/NYVOCACL2AQ.mp3

Guitar (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GTRNYXBBYPASSKORT-1.mp3

Guitar (CL 2A)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GTRNYXBCL2A-KORT.mp3

Bass A (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BASSHBYPASS-1.mp3

Bass A (CL 2A)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BASSHCL2A.mp3

Bass B (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BASLDBYPASS.mp3

Bass B (CL 2A)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/BASLDCL2A.mp3

Snare A (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EASNCOMPBYPASS.mp3

Snare A (CL 2A)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EASNCL2A1.mp3

Snare B (bypass)

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MASNCOMPBYPASS.mp3

Snare B (CL 2A)

Tube Tech Compressor

http://www.tube-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MASNCL2A1.mp3

FAQ: What’s the difference between CL1B and CL2A?

The TUBE-TECH CL2A design is based on the famous CL1B but not exactly the same.

  • CL2A versus CL1B: CL2A is based on the CL1B, but it”s not a stereo CL1B!
  • Some differences exist between the two units: CL2A features a different optical element, with a little more “soft”or “rounded” action compared to the element in the CL1B.
  • The amount of transparency you get when using the CL2A is similar to the CL1B.
  • The tube amplifier circuit is basically the same, with the main difference being that the input transformer and the tube amps in the CL2A delivers a more “normal” amount of gain compared to the CL1B
  • The control circuit has been changed so the CL2A”s max release time is two seconds.

Downloads

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Manual
Tech Spec Sheet
Brochure
Recall Sheet

Tube-tech Cl 1b Opto Compressor

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  • System requirements

    • Mac OS X 10.12 or newer (older OS versions may work but are not tested).
    • Windows 64-bit, versions 7, 8 or 10.
    • Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or newer.
    • Screen resolution 1280x800 or larger.
    • 8 GB RAM or more is recommended, as well as at least 8 GB hard disk space for installation (individual plug-ins take less space, while sample libraries may require additional disk space. Specific information available on each instrument's page).
    • Softube account.
    • iLok account.
    • Internet access for downloading installer and managing licenses.
    • iLok generation 2 and up, if you intend to use an iLok dongle for authorizing your plug-ins (note that an iLok dongle is not a requirement).
    • In theory, any 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX (11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work.

    However, due to plug-in host differences between DAWs - and our own rigorous testing standards - we only officially test our plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper and Sonar. Softube plugins are not tested in the non-listed systems, but they most likely work as long as the system requirements are met. We cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems.

    Please Note: Softube plug-ins support 64-bit hosts only, and a 64-bit OS is required. Therefore, for example, Pro Tools 10.x is no longer supported (contact support for latest 32-bit compatible instalers).

    Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz, in both mono and stereo.

    The most recent maintenance release of the DAW application is recommended.

    AAX DSP is not in active development, but older products still support AAX DSP. For legacy TDM/VENUE, please see the Legacy Installers page.