dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter

Name: dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Price: 29.99 USD
Author: Waves

by Waves · Compressor · VCA compressor

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Emulation of the dbx 160 VCA compressor/limiter, often used on drums and bass.

Best for: Drums, Bass, Guitars. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: VCA, drums, bass, hardware emulation, classic, 70s, mixing, percussion, single-band, vintage.

What it does

A model of the dbx 160 VCA compressor/limiter, made with dbx. Waves describes it as the classic fast-attack VCA compressor for drums and bass, with extra features beyond the hardware.

VCA compression: fast attack for percussive material.
Extras: additional features not on the original.

Source: Waves product page

When to use it

Choose the dbx 160 for punchy, snappy drums and bass. Unlike the rated CLA-76, an 1176-style limiter, the 160 is a VCA design with its own fast-attack character. Suits rock, hip-hop and pop drums.

Where to buy

AudioDeluxe: $29.99 (regular $149)
KVR Marketplace: $34.99
Waves: see store

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