Plugin Boutique’s Mixing Month promotion features a 46% discount on the Pulsar 1178 FET compressor effect plugin from Pulsar Audio. Normally priced at $149 USD, it is available for $79 USD until March 16th, 2026. This sale lasts for a few days only.

The Pulsar 1178 recreates the tonal color and compression character of the original 1178 hardware, a rare and expensive studio legend known for handling transients effectively. Cleaner and more versatile than the 1176, it has been used by producers such as Chris Lord-Alge (My Chemical Romance), Bob Clearmountain (Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera), Yvan Bing (Phil Collins), and Nigel Godrich (Radiohead). The software version supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

Beyond the hardware emulation, the plugin includes modern enhancements like a full sidechain EQ for precise control, an optional saturation stage for added warmth and character, and precise metering. These features make it suitable for a range of mixing tasks in digital audio workstations.

Music producers and engineers working on vocals, drums, or full mixes would use the Pulsar 1178 to achieve classic FET compression with contemporary flexibility. It processes audio signals to reduce dynamic range while preserving punch and clarity.

This deal provides access to a professional-grade compressor at a substantial discount during the limited Mixing Month event. For more details, visit Pulsar Audio or the Pulsar 1178 product page.