The UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip is a channel strip plugin from Universal Audio that combines three of the company’s classic processors in one unit, with the 610 tube preamp, the 1176 compressor and the LA-2A leveler.
UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip at a glance
| Developer | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Channel Strip |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €30.74 (regular €98.18) |
What UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip does
A single flip switch moves between the classic 1176 punch and the smoother LA-2A warmth. The developer describes the plugin as bringing three iconic UA products into one unit, based on the hand-built 6176 released in 2004.
The plugin is available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Queries also pair the name with keygen and serial key, and an iLok emulator is the string most often typed next to the activation step.
Key features
- Three processors in one slot. The 610 preamp, the 1176 and the LA-2A are combined in a single unison slot, so the chain does not need separate instances.
- Preamp overdrive. The 610 stage adds harmonic overdrive to the signal before compression.
- Realtime recording on Apollo interfaces. The developer states that the strip can be used for realtime recording on Apollo interfaces.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Repacks circulate under the crack, keygen and serial key labels that accompany this name in searches.
Compatibility
Formats are VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and later and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed.
UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip compared with similar plugins
SSL Native Channel Strip 2 from Solid State Logic and VCS-1 All-In One Channel Strip from Fuse Audio Labs are both effects channel strips for Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX. The LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip is built around UA’s 610, 1176 and LA-2A processors and is listed for VST3, AU and AAX only.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip | Universal Audio | Channel Strip | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €98.18) |
| SSL Native Channel Strip 2 | Solid State Logic | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €18.84 (regular €152.32) |
| VCS-1 All-In One Channel Strip | Fuse Audio Labs | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €78.34) |
| 32Classic Channel | Harrison Consoles | Channel Strip | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €158.66 |
Price and availability
UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €30.74, reduced from €98.18. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip FAQ
Where can I download UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip crack for free?
Crack builds of the plugin are shared as torrents and magnet links, often packed as .rar or .iso.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for UA LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip?
Serial keys and keygen tools are the strings most searched alongside this plugin name, and they are circulated with the repack.