8.3Great
Analog Obsession FETish is a free 1176-style FET compressor plugin for drums, vocals, and parallel smash, part of Analog Obsession's free analog suite.
Plugin comparison
Analog Obsession FETish vs UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.9Great
UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection is Universal Audio's authentic FET compressor suite with Rev A, Rev E, and 1176AE models for native and Apollo use.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Analog Obsession FETish | UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $49+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | FET-style compressor | FET compressor / limiter collection |
| Price | Free (developer supported via Patreon) | — |
| Inspiration | 1176-style FET limiting/compression | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX (per current Analog Obsession builds) | — |
| Platforms | macOS and Windows | — |
| Developer site | https://analogobsession.com/ | — |
| Models | — | Rev A (Bluestripe), Rev E (LN), 1176AE (40th Anniversary) |
| Extras | — | All-Button mode, No Ratio, Headroom, Mix, sidechain filter |
| Platform | — | Native macOS/Windows; Apollo/UAD-2 DSP versions where licensed |
| Authorization | — | iLok account (USB key optional) |
| Trial | — | 14-day UAD native demos available |
| Also available via | — | UAD Spark subscription (when included) |
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