Signal Processors

Does Lindell’s LiN2A sound as classy as the famous compressor that inspired it?

While high-quality clones of Bill Putnam’s 1176 compressor abound, stereo versions of that much-loved design are rather less common — especially at this price.

Tobias Lindell's latest range aims to deliver pro-quality outboard processing at a price that's within reach of the home studio masses.

Tobias Lindell set himself the difficult task of recreating the sound of his own high-end compressor in a much more affordable box. Did he succeed?

What would happen if you upgraded every component in an 1176 compressor and added all the functions you wanted? One man set out to answer that question...