Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
Native Instruments Supercharger GT by Native Instruments. A colorful tube-style compressor with parallel blend: fast punch for drums, bass, and vocals in the box.
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
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
| Signal | Native Instruments Supercharger GT | UAD 1176 Classic Limiter Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €99 | $49+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Tube-style compressor | FET compressor / limiter collection |
| Developer | Native Instruments | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| 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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