{"product_id":"empirical-labs-el-7-ubk-fatso-184841","title":"EL-7 UBK Fatso","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom Fatso Jr. to UBK Fatso: The Legacy Revisited\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn from UBK's admiration for Dave Derr's Fatso Jr., the UBK Fatso inherits the DNA of the classic Vintage Fatso - tape-style saturation, harmonic thickening, and independent \"warmth\" control - and adds three new ear-tuned compression Presets. The result: an outboard unit that continues the analog aesthetic while speeding up decision-making in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Whom and For What Uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for engineers and producers seeking \u003cstrong\u003emusical compression without hassle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the UBK Fatso excels in both tracking and mixing. It tames vocal peaks, densifies drums, stabilizes bass, thickens guitars, and brings cohesion to loops and keyboards. Used in parallel processing or insert, it delivers punch, color, and level stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Sonic Signatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\"Splat\" Preset\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage console spirit: with moderate settings, it locks drums in place, pushes vocals forward, and enhances attack. When driven, it delivers massive impact, creamy old-school vocals, and thick guitars that stay put in the mix, even with heavy gain reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\"Smooth\" Preset\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollower-style limiting to shave 6-10 dB of peaks without artifacts. In tracking, takes naturally nestle together; in mixing, it shifts from a smooth, velvety sound to a fast, punchy behavior, ideal for loops, parallel overheads, or vocals with chaotic dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\"Glue\" Preset\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow-frequency specialist: controls dynamics while preserving clarity and punch, raises perceived level, and unifies notes. Also formidable on drums, acoustics, and keyboards for a \"glued\" mix cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\"Spank\" Mode and Stacking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe famous \"Spank\" adds incisive console-style punch, stackable with one or more Presets. Treatments layer for textures that are both powerful and musical; activate the transformer circuit to make the low end sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree proprietary Presets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u0026quot;Splat,\u0026quot; \u0026quot;Smooth,\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;Glue\u0026quot; (fixed settings optimized by ear).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003evocals, drums, bass, acoustic\/electric guitars, pianos, loops, and keyboards.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empirical Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357621768467,"sku":"184841","price":3222.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/0d0324c3d8fa798adbf754386bdbd5412db91bcd_EMPIRICALLABS_UBKEL7_535a29b9-5100-4c0c-84cb-b39b20b7473a.jpg?v=1787323387","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/empirical-labs-el-7-ubk-fatso-184841","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}