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Universal Audio’s engineering team took a ground-up approach to redesigning the original SSL G Bus Compressor plugin. Every nuance of both the in-console design and the FX G384 rackmount unit—including its unique CV (control voltage) summing—has been meticulously recreated.

AizerX Hybrid Cyberpunk Toolkit is the latest addition to Keepforest’s acclaimed AizerX series. Inspired by the atmosphere of the cyberpunk universe, this new library delivers a cinematic and futuristic tone that fully embodies the genre’s aesthetic—offering plenty of character and personality.

Originally known as the cleaner and more versatile sibling of the famous 1176, the Urei 1178 has long been a rare and coveted piece of gear in professional studios. It has been used by iconic producers and engineers such as Chris Lord-Alge (My Chemical Romance), Bob Clearmountain (The Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera), Yvan Bing (Phil Collins), and Nigel Godrich (Radiohead).

The defining feature of this library lies in its innovative recording approach: every instrument was captured at the lowest possible volume. This intimate, close-miked, and dry recording technique reveals a wealth of sonic detail—bow textures, key clicks, harmonics, and the subtle presence of air.