DISC Wave Distribution UBK Fatso Dual-Channel Compressor

Full Description

Modified By Gregory Scott

The UBK Fatso from Wave Distribution is a modified version of the Empirical Labs EL7X Fatso unit, featuring customised settings and design by Gregory Scott. This version of the dual-channel compressor provides 8 custom curves, meticulously tuned by Gregory Scott (aka UBK), providing custom sound shaping abilities for a range of sources. The 7 customised curves are comprised of classic settings including compressor curves and 3 hidden gems presets. They include classic setting such as Splat, Smooth, Spank, Glue and Roast.

Full Analog Tape Simulator & Optimiser

The UBK Fatso from Wave Distribution is a highly versatile Swiss-army-knife for studio engineers and recording artists. The comprehensive design combines a high-end analog tape simulator circuit with classic knee compression. The multi-purpose functionality makes it ideal for a range of applications from treating vocals to adding analog warmth to your electric guitar recordings. This two-channel audio processor features four type of processing including: Harmonic Generation and Soft Clipper (Distortion Generation), High Frequency Saturation (Warmth), Transformer & Tape Head Emulation and Classic Knee Compression. It also features an additional limiter design to give a rounded sound to your dynamic range comprised of a subtle knee followed by hard limiting. Switchable transformer circuits are also included, designed to emulate musical artefacts generated by classic outboard devices for a range of applications.

Classic-Knee Compression

Boasting four compression modes, the unit is ideal for treating studio-grade recording for sound sculpting applications. The compression modes are comprised of the custom compression curves, meticulously tuned by UBK a.k.a Gregory Scott. You can use a combination of both Splat and Spank or Glue and Spank settings to achieve classic compression emulation, reminiscent of special settings from the late 60s and late 80s. It features separate high frequency limiters as well as switchable transformer colouration. the legendary ‘Spank’ limiter, one mode designed to emulate classic compression and one for tracking. These versatile modes allow you to cater to a wide variety of sound sources from vocals to guitars and everything in between.

Robust Design, Versatile Connectivity

The robust all-metal chassis is not only highly-durable but features integrated rack-ears, allowing you to mount the unit within a studio or live rack. The specialised design combined discrete and integrated components for improved linearity and reliability. The unit features all metal film and Roederstein resistor in the audio path for optimised audio fidelity. The rear of the unit features XLR and 1/4-inch I/O connectivity. The XLR ifs fully balanced features a transformerless design. The unit also boasts no internal connectors and military-grade switches and relays.

Features

• Modified version of Empirical Labs Fatso unit
• 7 unique compression curves tuned by Gregory Scott (UBK)
• Includes classic settings such as Spank, Smooth, Spank, Glue and Roast
• Digitally controlled analog tape simulator and optimiser
• Soft clip features modelled after broadband tape saturation
• User programmable high frequency saturation
• Switchable transformer circuits designed to emulate classic outboard gear
• Four compression modes: one for tracking, classic emulation, one Buss compressor and SPANK limiter
• Huge Distressor-style knobs with high-resolution numbering
• Distortion indicator lights
• Sidechain jacks
• Calibrated output level
• Single height, rackmountable design
• Discrete and integrated components for improved linearity and repeatability
• Switchable 115/230 volt operation
• True bypass switch
• XLR and 1/4-inch phone in and outs
• No internal connectors with high reliability parts and military-grade switches and relays

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 2 Hz to 60 kHz, +0,-3dB, no TRANNY
• Dynamic Range: 110 dB from maximum output (20 THDsoft clipping) to minimum output
• Signal To Noise Ratio: > 100dB
• Distortion:0.6 percent – 20 percent
• Attack Range: .04ms – 60ms
• Release Range: .05 sec to 3.5 seconds
• Power Consumption: < 28 watts max
• Shipping Weight: 13.25lbs