dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
by Universal Audio · Compressor · VCA compressor
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Emulation of the dbx 160 VCA compressor, a punchy choice for drums and bass.
Best for: Drums, Bass. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: hardware emulation, VCA, drums, bass, punchy, licensed emulation, metering, built-in mix knob, 70s, mixing, parallel processing, pumping, sidechain input, single-band, vintage.
What it does
An emulation of the dbx 160 VCA compressor/limiter, known for its grabby, punchy character.
- Mix control: dry/wet for parallel compression.
- Sidechain filter: reduces low-frequency pumping.
- Metering: VU metering.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A fast, aggressive VCA compressor for drums, bass and hard-hitting sources. It is less smooth than the rated LA-2A and closer in spirit to an 1176 in its punch. A cheap, native way to add attitude to rock, hip-hop and pop drums.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $99
- Plugin Boutique: $99
- PluginFox: $99
- AudioDeluxe: $99
Tutorials and reviews
- Understanding UAD dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter
- dbx 160 Compressor Sound Examples
- Punch Up Your Mixes With the dbx 160 Compressor
- Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor
- UAD 5分間 Tips: dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter Plug-In Tutorial 【日本語字幕】
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