Tube-Tech CL 1B

Records it appears on · 20

• Hello

  Adele · 25, 2015

  • Lead vocal · Input chainInferredUsual practice, not stated for this record: At Electric Lady, Elmhirst says he runs his vocal chain through a Tube-Tech CL 1B compressor after the Blackface 1176.
• Rolling in the Deep

  Adele · 21, 2011

  • Lead vocal · Mix effectsVerifiedEvened out the lead vocal level on the insert with slow timing.Settings: Slow attack, slow release
• Ordinary

  Alex Warren · You'll Be Alright, Kid, 2025

  • Lead vocal · Input chainVerifiedCompressor on the way in, catching the dynamics as Warren gets louder and softer.
• Old Town Road

  Billy Ray Cyrus · Old Town Road, 2019

  • Billy Ray Cyrus lead vocal (tracking) · Input chainVerifiedCompressor after the 1073 in the vocal tracking chain.
• Indigo

  Chris Brown · Album, 2019

  • Chris Brown lead vocal · Input chainInferredUsual practice, not stated for this record: Compressor after the preamp on the way into Pro Tools when tracking Brown's vocals.
• It's Not Over

  Daughtry · Daughtry, 2006

  • Lead vocal · Input chainReportedCompressor on the vocal while tracking, used sparingly.
• Daylight

  David Kushner · The Dichotomy, 2023

  • Lead and backing vocals · Input chainVerifiedOutboard compressor Morris ran the lead vocals through during the mix.
• ÷

  Ed Sheeran · Album, 2017

  • Lead vocal · Input chainVerifiedCompressor on the vocal on the way in, which Rubel says suits Sheeran's voice and was Benny and Chris's go-to; an LA-2A is used if a CL1B is unavailable.
• Rain on Me

  Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande · Chromatica, 2020

  • Lead and backing vocals · Input chainInferredUsual practice, not stated for this record: Compressor after the preamp in that standing chain, going straight into Pro Tools.
• Old Town Road (Billy Ray Cyrus version)

  Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus · Old Town Road, 2019

  • Billy Ray Cyrus vocals · Input chainVerifiedCompressor after the preamp in the vocal recording chain.
• Luv Is Rage 2

  Lil Uzi Vert · Album, 2017

  • Lead vocal · Input chainInferredUsual practice, not stated for this record: Compressor in what Lee describes as the standard Atlanta rap vocal recording chain.
• Special

  Lizzo · Album, 2022

  • Lead vocal (Special sessions) · Input chainVerifiedCompressor in the same chain as the rented U47 and vintage Neve during the Special sessions.
• All About That Bass

  Meghan Trainor · Title, 2014

  • Lead vocal · Input chainReportedKadish believes this compressor followed the preamp in the vocal tracking chain, before going into Pro Tools.
• Creepin'

  Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage · Heroes & Villains, 2022

  • Travis Scott background vocals · Input chainVerifiedCompressor following the preamp in Travis Scott's vocal chain.
• The Midsummer Station Kiss

  Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen · Album, 2012

  • Lead vocals · Input chainInferredHardware compressor in Young's usual vocal chain, after the preamp.
• Rapstar

  Polo G · Hall of Fame, 2021

  • Lead vocal · Input chainInferredCompressor at the end of the usual Polo G vocal chain, given as an alternative to the LA-2A.
• Closing Time

  Semisonic · Feeling Strangely Fine, 1998

  • Lead vocal · Input chainReportedCompressor on the vocal, after the Neve 1081.
• Mine

  Taylor Swift · Speak Now, 2010

  • Lead vocal · Input chainVerifiedAlbum sessions, not stated for this song: Compressor after the preamp in Chapman's vocal recording chain.
• Speak Now

  Taylor Swift · Album, 2010

  • Lead vocal · Input chainVerifiedCompressor after the preamp in the lead vocal chain.
• The E.N.D.

  The Black Eyed Peas · Album, 2009

  • Vocal overdubs (album) · Input chainVerifiedCompressor after the preamp, whose make-up gain set the level going to the DAW.

Sources for each use are on the record’s own page.

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