The MICRO 1176 Compressor (that you can afford)

[@richardharmon9596]

I’m soooo happy I purchased the IGS 576 Blue stripe . My absolute FAVORITE now to use with my Neve 1073LB and the 1073LB EQ for my Vocals !!! Beautiful clean sweet sound ❤❤❤

[@therealjackfisher]

Fuck YEAAAH!!! GLEEEENN!!! I come from Poland and thank you for showing this, because there is a good reason to why Poland have some of the most unique gear when it come to making music. See it have to do with history of Poland. During the times of Soviet Union Poland was occupied and front line of Russias Iron Curtain.. Everything to do with the West and USA was banned as harmull goods. So was music equipment and instruments. Polish musicians had to BUILD THEIR OWN.. LITERALLY! The most popular guitar building company was Mayonnaise. Their instruments were mostly copies made of all kind of stuff that was avaliable. Buying british or american amp was equal to a miracle. Building an amp was fairly easy because we had stuff to make stuff.. It was everywhere.. Every citty had electronics shops where you could buy speakers, conditioners, power supplys, diodes, capacitors and the best way to get instrument andgear was to build it. You just cant imagine how much great stuff was made back then in Poland.. We made stuff at home that beat much of the stuff you use today.. So called Hi-Fi gear....... Fucking GARBAGE. Home made gear in Poland during the days of PRL was simple build, home designed circuits and sounds you dont get anywhere!! After Poland joined the EU its all gone. Everything is standard now, beside Mayonaise.. They became a diamond comapny making the most exclusive instruments in the world. Thank you Glenn for making all this material for us, I hope my story gave a little shine on the stuff we made in Poland. There is still allot of super unique gear in Poland, but what you get today is a fraction of 1% of what we used to make in 70´s 80´s and early 90´s.

[@TheStrykerProject]

Thanks for sharing that info, Jack. 👍🏻

[@JAMbandful]

You wouldn’t happen to have a guide or something to know what to look out for out there recording gear wise

[@Mark_Williams300]

You mean Mayones, but without the presumptuous autocorrect, right?

[@GTORT]

Holy shit mayonaisse is an instrument

[@fazeobama-andrew6435]

Hey Glenn, here is an interesting question I found on a facebook group: What affordable piece(s) of gear or instrument would you still use even if you had all of the money in the world to buy the newest and greatest thing?

[@andreisidro6544]

I bet he's gonna say his distressors 😉

[@dainhamilton7746]

This is genuinely a super good question I hope it gets on a vc video

[@vadimblyat6389]

Probably a direct box. And rightfully so.

[@PURCELLYOUTUBE]

57/58

[@GIANTSKY]

i'm betting a SansAmp

[@non_rapping_jz]

That bass sounds ferocious. I usually play bass in a country rock band, and could never get away with anything like that. I still love it.

[@lovedeathdisco]

yeah that bass is juicy and mettally!

[@victorblakey4260]

One advantage of analog versus plugins, is that with analog, you never to worry about firmware/system/software updates, iloks, or licences.

[@pb25193]

Instead you worry about repairs

[@thegreenguy8837]

Him: 1176 you can afford. Me: Never switched content that fast.

[@orryfishburne5326]

Hahah me too

[@bobzmuda3940]

finds out its $975 and not affordable at all. the WA76 is actual sized and cheaper lol

[@orryfishburne5326]

@@bobzmuda3940 yea that was my first thought too once i saw its price. Basically 1,000 bucks isnt what i would call affordable either. 600-700 bucks for the WA76 is still hard for someone like me to be able to purchase, but it's manageable.

[@bobzmuda3940]

@@orryfishburne5326 6-700 for a FULL SIZED 1176 is still hard, but alot better than 1000 for a 1/4 sized one LMAO

[@jimiboi87]

But does the bigger size actually make it SOUND better?

[@thelongestjan]

Thanks man, just starting with the 500 series, very helpfull!

[@tommygunrva]

GLLLEEENNNNN!!! Dude... you're getting noticeably better. My Kali IN-8's don't lie.

[@freddy4859]

Just watched your latest video twice while waiting for this one! Keep up the great work!

[@amplifex4134]

The snare was impressive, but that BASS tone! Fuuuuuuugggk! Stinking killer!

[@digisoundstudio]

Wow, Glenn, that is AWESOME, you ROCK GLENNNN!! Awesome Video and Product! Baba.

[@strangequark420]

Love watching you work, man!

[@JamieTateJamieTate]

Your stuff always sounds so good. An actual pro doing KZbin videos. Revolutionary!

[@EdThorne]

Great video, Glenn. What are your thoughts on the IGS EQ vs SSL 611?

[@kahlrhoam6769]

I looked those units up> Thomson, very economically priced for the astounding results. $850- $900 USD & #500 cases > ~$500. Just work a few overtime months. Excellent vid, Chief, what a potential to abuse those feeeqz! 😧

[@wyattwoodmusic]

Glenn, This might sound like a noob question but how do I use the analog gear on other sources and keep the sound for the one's I've already worked on? Do you write these compressors and eq's to the track and commit everything you've made? How do you go back if you need to make changes? I've only just recently started using analog gear and for some reason this has been the one thing I can't seem to wrap my head around. With plugins I can save my work as a preset and copy/paste to another track if needed and always have that setting there for me. Thanks for your channel! You are a wealth of information and all of your videos have helped me in progressing my recording skills.

[@chipcaronte]

I've got a sillier question, how do you connect this stuff to the computer? Or the daw? What goes where?

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

You need enough ins/outs on your sound card/interface to connect any device you might have (you still need 2 outs for your mix to speakers/headphones) All DAW have a method to connect hardware and insert it like a plugin - RTFM If you only have 1 compressor (external) you can leave it inserted on any item until you mix down, OR you can use it ona source and then bounce that channel to audio freeing up the external device to be used elsewhere Hope this helps

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

If you have analog external device that doesn’t have preset memory, you can take a photo of settings, you can also insert gain plugins before/after hardware insert send to save hardware input and output levels in your mix (if you don’t want to move threshold or makeup on a compressor for example)

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

If you printed it and you need to change it, you will need to insert the device on your unprocessed track and set again Or buy a second device

[@cristian-marius-albu]

IGS is really making great stuff. I own a 576 blue stripe and a tubecore500 compressors. Really happy with them. For the future on my list are the S-Type 500 bus compressor and RB 500 ME stereo equalizer. I owned KT76 and tried WA76 but didn't convinced me much. I know they replicate different revisions of 1176 style compressors and cannot be compared directly to blue stripe.

[@joshmiller5374]

Man do I want one, that sounds incredible. Also absolutely killer mix Glenn! I’ve been following you pretty much since this channel started and I’ve really been hearing your mixes improve a ton and it’s awesome

[@garyshirinian]

Thx for sharing. Question to you about their Neve 73 style preamp. What do you think of them, knowing you are a Neve person. Or another preamp that you can think of cost effective. Also, the golden age premier 73 or stem audio. I do have Neve 511 and JDK compressor. As you can see, I'm looking for 1073. Thx

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

I am a big fan of IGS gear. Appreciate your insights on IGS gear. How about reviewing some Stam Audio gear?

[@RasBuyaka]

Heads up re: “affordability” IGS’ stuff STARTS at $800 or so.

[@ryancrawford9894]

If you can solder, Hairball is impossible to beat

[@soundman1402]

@@ryancrawford9894 Same with Seventh Circle Audio (mic preamps)!

[@ryancrawford9894]

@Mike DeadSeaStudios The CAPI EQs and preamps are great! Their FET comp is a bit too clean for my tastes, but still solid. You can pry my VP28s from my cold, dead hands though. Hopefully Jeff can sort out his supply chain issues soon.

[@lightafluident.9950]

IGS is worth every penny.

[@gumminenivijaybabu-ig6fp]

Where were r u sir many many moths over.waiting for your latest videos 😊🔥

[@LoreAccurateHusky]

I'm curious how this outboard set up works. I've never learned about how people actually set that kind of thing up. Are your settings on the gear being saved somewhere? How can you use a single EQ/compressor for multiple tracks and have different settings for each track?

[@ianmcgranaghan9888]

I’ve been wanting this review forever !!!

[@adamwarren8893]

This thing sounds killer! At 8:21 you said you don't need to worry about latency, that's the main thing thats been holding me back from starting to build a 500 Series rack, because it confuses the hell out of me (when it comes to outboard gear I have the IQ of a bass player). After searching your older videos I saw that Reainsert is the thing that takes care of your latency issues, I'm assuming Reainsert is exclusive to Reaper so is there an equivalent tool for Protools and other DAWs that takes care of latency in the same way?

[@chromaticproducer]

Insane snare sound!!

[@DanAdlingtonOnline]

I already had my eye on a IGS Blue 1176 500 Series. Thanks for the demo. I'M SOLD!! Can't wait to get one.

[@zanem9022]

What about mimas

[@DanAdlingtonOnline]

@@zanem9022 Already bought and installed the IGS Blue 1176 500 Series. It sounds awesome.

[@zerstaerker]

Wow, there's really a lot of < 500 bucks units on Thomann, even neve and pultec thingies. You can slam them into compact racks and spread them across the console. Hotdamn. Now I want to install patchbay buses with outlets in several places of the studio.

[@CrushingAxes]

I love 1176, even the cheapest/free, I always have some sort of 1176 on my mix.

[@sancessounds]

Can you make a video on how to set up a "stereo pair" of mono modules? I am not sure how this works.

[@Czyszy]

I'm from Poland too. IGS's album (yes, IGS was or still is idk also a musician and producer) Na Klucz is one hell of a hidden gem of Polish hip hop.

[@davidshankle7359]

Nicely done Glen.

[@timeiseverything4]

These reviews work, I have bought 6 pieces of their 500 gear in the last month. Other stuff might sound good to form bigger brands but when you hold IGS you realize its a quality build. Paper work says 30 year lifespan. When you look inside you see more "old school" transistors and resistors. When you look at as SSL G comp inside or Elysia xpressor you see more micro processors and far less transistors and resistors. So I get the feeling IGS is building more old school which is why it sounds better?

[@WheelieMix]

For Elysia I think you are confusing microprocessors with SMC. Which are miniature versions of usual components (usually assembled by machines and harder to service).

[@Gainovermg]

Glenn: “The 1176 you can afford” My bank account: “Don’t even look at me to confirm”

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Lol

[@bettermanxx]

Hey Glenn have tried the warm audio stuff??????? Would value your opinion

[@jeremythornton433]

So realistically if I want to get into 500 series gear, what am I going to spend to get started? Can you recommend something budget friendly? Hey! Maybe that would be a great show. How to get into 500 series equipment on a budget! Love your show, Glenn. I've been a fan for several years now. Thanks for the honesty!

[@grayaj23]

I would watch the crap out of a video series like that.

[@jeremythornton433]

@@grayaj23 Maybe if he sees these comments, he'll do it! Fingers crossed!

[@tarkett8529]

The lindell stuff is pretty good considering the price (between £300-£400) Black Lion do a decent 1073 clone for under £400 then there’s others for under £500 from ssl, fredenstein, spl, drawmer, Radial and tonelux, then at the really budget end under £250 there’s Midas and DBX. Between the £500-£1000 mark there’s so much more choice though.

[@jeremythornton433]

@@tarkett8529 And it sounds good too! It's just a thought. I like having controls that I can adjust the old school way.Hands on knobs and faders. Doing stuff with a mouse just doesn't quite feel right although it's how most of us live. 500 series will have to wait a bit though. Just bought a new mixer. I have a bunch of keyboards and I'm just not into patching and repatching an interface. 16 inputs makes my life simpler.

[@tarkett8529]

@@jeremythornton433 I’m with you on workflow, there’s nothing like knobs and faders to dial in quickly there’s a real disconnect for me personally with software. What mixer did you pick up?

[@voronOsphere]

Great demonstration! Thanks, Glenn!

[@rodpyle9697]

Wow great video sounds kick ass. Thanks for making !! I’ll have to try that company

[@JRYKRL]

Just got a mini lesson on eq and compression on my snare! Thanks and gfy

[@RememberingGames]

Wow, that snare is insane in the mix!!!

[@zanem9022]

How does this compares to the mimas in sound ? Are you using the cranborne thru adat into ufx?

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

Glenn. Have you ever explained 500 series architecture? Not sure if each device has own connections, or it's a daisy chain, one unit into next?

[@Tt-nt1iu]

Glenn can you demo gear in the context of toms? I struggle mightily to get a floor tom sound you can feel in your balls. Mine always turn out boxy. I'm using a a Shure 98amp into a Clarett so my issue isn't gear? Maybe it is. Alot of focus seems to be on snare and bass drum. I get why. They are important. Some tom treatment would be extremely useful though. Take us to school, sir.

[@BrandochGarage]

great show today

[@hadleymanmusic]

Everytime you bring the whole mix in im likin it

[@jongreenhalgh]

Gawd you're killing the transient

[@cameroncoleman4516]

LOVE that bass tone

[@miltonex]

Wow wow wow that's a beautiful piece of gear!!!!

[@LS-ud7do]

It would be great to compare this hardware to identical (level matched) settings on a stock ITB EQ and compressor, this video shows that an EQ'd and compressed signal sounds better than a dry one but we knew that already. Also, by making the snare and bass so much louder than the rest of the music it's harder to know what this equipment does in the context of a mix which is the only context that matters. The SSL Native video was similar, making the snare much louder compared to the snare you compared it with, it was bound to sound better that way. My only gripe in an otherwise great run of content, FYG.

[@johnb2476]

I've got the IGS blue stripe. Highly recommended! The 2:1 ratio makes it so flexible and makes it sound like a totally different beast. It's an interesting alternative to a SC filter for smoother and more transparent compression. That ratio sounds great on snare (for less explosive material), and I'll definitely try experimenting with it on the 2 bus or mastering at some point.

[@johnb2476]

Can also add--they work great in stereo. The detents make it so easy.

[@danielmankiller5098]

I've had my eye on these 2 pieces. The genius of IGS making a 500 series 1176, is that it is a simple electronic design. It makes for the perfect, affordable, high quality, 500 series compressor.

[@zanem9022]

I been debating between this and mimas

[@maxaeonmusic]

@@zanem9022 What did you decide? I'm on the same fence.

[@EddieJarnowski]

I am seriously interested in it too after watching this video. Also hear good things about the pete's place comp

[@laserfloyd]

Glenn's snare game is on point. I've learned so much from your vids. Metal isn't my primary genre _but_ I feel this knowledge can be applied to almost any kind of music. Minus country...................

[@Danijel.Juraga]

nice video! still waiting for review for focucrite red16 line and how you solved problem with talkback? Good work tnx

[@paul_smith66]

On most 1176 7 is fastest attack/release and 1 slowest. Is that not the case with this one. Thanks Glenn.

[@djcrote76]

I was thinking the same thing. Its confusing.

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

Obviously not. He kinda went over it

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

LOVE my IGS 576! 500 Series FTW

[@hadleymanmusic]

Good sunday mornin inspiration starter thankyou glen

[@zanem9022]

Would you recommend this as a good tracking compressor for vocalz? Or mimas

[@zanem9022]

How would u compare the mimas to 576? Id like to hear a shootout

[@Rebar77_real]

Snaremeister G keeping up the daily pace like a madman! (cheers to any and all minions)

[@SergioRamos-rc1nn]

Hey Glaen can you make a video about DI Boxes and what their role in a studio and live situation?

[@djcrote76]

The attack and release are the opposite way on this one? I though 1 was slow and 7 was fast?

[@davelesange8368]

For some reason 1176 attack & release controls are backwards

[@djcrote76]

@@davelesange8368 Exact, its speed, not time!

[@redmase1]

Great vid, every tried the lin76?

[@keithmoran8004]

Would love a video on how to wire up outboard gear through the daw.

[@Jackson-zh2xc]

Hey Glenn, have you tried the IGS S Type SSL clone? I’ve been looking at getting a hardware glue compressor and thought it looked quite good up against the serpent audio 4001 whilst also being cheaper.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Yes. I use it all the time. Have a video on it as well

[@r3ngokuking]

Glenn, did you just record a couple of Transformers fucking and pass it off as a bass tone?! DAMN that was heavy!! Mix sounds fucking killer!

[@issahumps]

Adding this to my list 😮 thanks!!!!

[@Aqua_1014]

Hey Glenn, how often do you use your outboard 500 stuff compared to plugs when mixing for clients?

[@Bcwilderness]

do you mix commit then print stems glenn

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

That's a nice kick sound. Better that Glenn's usual mix, which is a little too clicky for my taste.

[@jongreenhalgh]

Slow attack on the snare Glenn...

[@izydorwawrzyniak8997]

Nice to see some good polish stuff for once

[@lordlemmingman]

For someone with no outboard gear, in order of priority what should someone get?

[@artisan002]

GLEEENN! Since you mentioned a pending shootout of physical compressors versus plugin counterparts, it reminded me to ask about any plans to review some of the newer amp plugins. Every damned time I'm on the Plugin Alliance page and see the tolerance modeled Engl and Diezel amps they have, I just wonder what your take is on them. (similar said for the raft of amp sims Plug & Mix have)

[@preciseaudioblog]

Is the snare drum comb channel mono or stereo?

[@spikewulfenden706]

That’s some sounds dude!

[@morbidmanmusic]

Nice stuff! What was that click on the tom hit?

[@rodpyle9697]

Holy shit !! That bass. Reminded me of DD Virni of the band Overkill f awesome !!

[@preciseaudioblog]

I love Igs 500 series!!

[@GamePlayByFaks]

It seems, like that song will be amazing after mixing and mastering.

[@sartoriusrock]

If it were me, I would’ve put the frequency selection on the upper knob, with the bandwidth control on the lower knob. But it sounds great nonetheless!

[@PeanutButterAM]

Keep rocking! If I only had the cash for more hardware.

[@pierremrbazin]

Fuckin THICC snare. This comp is definitely on my radar!

[@freddy4859]

Glenn, you really should include a meme review show ❤️

[@charlesrocks]

Sounds amazing. Wow.

[@jimshomestudio]

Sounds pumped.

[@lane1959]

Both Stam Audio and AudioScape have the same quality for 20% less!!

[@BeatsAndMeats]

Every time I think I'm a baller, I look at the prices of some 500 series gear and then realize I am in fact, not a baller.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

The UK price at the moment on Thomann is a very metal friendly £666!

[@danlook8732]

TBH, i’ve always found your videos to be extremely informative. I even bought the Lp8’s on your recommendation. But watching you crank the dials on the EQ And running your mix in to the red with enthusiasm really converted me into a fan. It’s just unfortunate that we do totally different genres in music. But I enjoyed watching you mix nonetheless and a lot of it will probably translates into what I do. Btw, do you ever use the dbx 160’s anymore? That’s still a go too for me on drums.

[@tiadiad]

Oooooh! Lindell hardware!!!!!! Sweet sweet sweet God juice 1:45

[@darkphotographer]

waaou !! so affordably i will get 2 of them and on other pair to have as backup

[@preciseaudioblog]

Omg that Eq!!

[@soundman1402]

Hey, you made fun of me for liking another 1176-style 500-rack compressor that was actually slightly cheaper than this one! Hahaha! ;)

[@komodocoon4735]

4:00 Reagon to black neighborhoods

[@Auspexgetchell]

Underrated comment

[@TommyReaperProductions]

Figured out an even better process to write music. Step Zero.... Make sure the click track does not have an ABBB pattern, make sure it only has an AAAA pattern so that you can make up your own time signatures and tempos without an evil dictator killing your music. Step 1. Slide Show... Picture of first verse. Picture of Chorus. Picture of second verse. Picture of Chorus. Picture of change up. Picture of Chorus. Picture of ending.... (Use markers to title each part as you go) For example if the first verse was... Picture of a Girl crying her eyes out... Step 2. Accapella instrumental to the pictures. Girl crying her eyes out.... You make the instrumental sound sad, upset, anything that matches that mood.... Do the same for all the other pictures... Complete all accapella instrumentals... Step 3. Drum all the parts on a table... practice pads... what ever... Step 4. Use EZ Drummer to program all your tapping into real live drums... Step 4. Record guitar. Step 5. Record Bass. Step 6. Record Vocals. Step 7. Record synth or extra parts... Step 8. Mix. Step 9. Master. Step 10. Video. Complete. Use the circle of fifths to chose Chord Progression and Key Changes.... or you can pick from many Chord Progressions online Via Google... Chord Progressions cant be copyrighted.... This is all to make sure the instrumental is on point and on subject.. Side note... When you record vocals, record phrasing tracks, babble, use the word Banana, get creative. Dont worry about the lyrics, you will go back and write the lyrics.... This method kills writers blocks and gets you spot on every time. It takes 24 hours to complete.

[@TommyReaperProductions]

If you like this process and you manage to complete something using it, can you please hit me up and let me know how it worked out for you, Im currently trying to use it for the first time and I wanted to see results on my hypothisis.... thank you.

[@RhiannonTyler]

“Where’s the smack?” Awesome

[@hadleymanmusic]

Been up 2 hours and finally halfway towards good. Damn this too technical this early

[@theunfortunatemelon6400]

The smack frequency

[@mixmastermonte]

So plug ins aren’t good enough? Must be getting close.

[@Mark_Williams300]

Can I just remind everyone that you can still get an FMR RNC for less than the third of the price of the IGS Blue Stripe