dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
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dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
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F. Jurdan
One off the best
I'm french and my english is terrible, but i can't use this wonderfull plug without thanks to UAD to made a very good copy off the soud character si special off these units. i'd have used some real unit in the past, and testing the plug give me exactly the same glad i'd with the original one (missed the wood but ). thanks again.
B. Blais
A good surprise !
I really like the DBX's specific compression and this was missing on my ProTools.
I use a lot of 160, 160A and 160XT in the analog world. Works good for me on vocals, bass, guitars and room mics for drum.
With this good emulation I can find back the feelings of the original versions. So Great !
This is definitely an excellent value.
M. Muniz
It's so CRUNCHY!!
Never used the hardware unit so I can't compare the software to it. However, this compressor is absolutely fantastic on Drums, Snares, and for me specifically, Hip-Hop Drum Loops/Samples. The CRUNCH that it adds just makes everything sound bigger, fatter, and better! (IMO).
Send your drums to an Aux, Throw the 160 on it...compress the hell out of it and turn up the gain....then blend that back into the original drums and voila...BEEFY, CRUNCHY!
D. Hiett
80s thickness
I got one of these peices on loan and after compairing to this little - but huge sounding plugin I have to say UA really nailed it. I reach for this comp to squeeze room sounds to unheard of lengths. its absurd. i like the simplicity of the controls and yet it yields an amazing unique color - a must have
N. Mendez
Secret weapon for Percussion...
The Best Tool and compressor For tight Punchy Kicks and Snares....Convincing my7 friends to get it...I tell you it is a killer Plug in,add the cambridge eq then the dbx 160 and you will get awsome results....
N. Mendez
Secret weapon for Percussion...
The Best Tool and compressor For tight Punchy Kicks and Snares....Convincing my7 friends to get it...I tell you it is a killer Plug in,add the cambridge eq then the dbx 160 and you will get awsome results....
R. Lumsden
Easy first choice compressor
Easy to use and sounds great on everything, can't go wrong...
D. Aiken
Had one of these long ago
I truly have a hard time telling the difference between this software and the real deal. It is spot on.
R. Otter
10 out of 10
This is the best compressor,i've ever met in my life.
I can literally use it on everything! And I do it!
I don't know why,but the description of 1176 "It is useful for everything" Completely not works for me. The DBX160 - weapon of choose.
A. Eriksmoen
great for some vocals
I've had a lot of luck using this plugin on vocals that start out harsh. Warms it up nicely.
C. Paschall
160VU
Been a big fan of my hardware VU's for a while. Nice to finally have a plug in that keeps up with the real things. Great job UA!
R. Bozhok
Amazing!
With dbx160 plugin, I can "insert" any bass drum to any mix! With only two knobs I can get any type of attack and punch. Very useful and time-saver plugin!
J. Gorham
Great easy to use compressor
Not having owned the hardware version, when I saw the UA DBX160 I wondered if I needed another compressor. Well, turns out I did. It is used on 90% of my mixes in various places. Obviously simple to use, but it sounds great as well. Perfect for bass guitar duties - quick and EASY. Dial it up until it sounds good, ignore the meter, and you are good to go.
T. Anton
Love it!
Never worked with the hardware but this thing sounds amazing...u just have to try it for urself. Like all the UAD emulations, this compressor adds flavours and reacts amazing.
A. Ryabchenkov
DOPE!!!
Great compressor! Luv it on various sources from srums to vocals
M. De
dbx-160
Don't know the original that well. However the unit works extremely welll on bassguitar and double bass to keep the low end steady in the mix, without sounding to artificial or loose credibility.
P. Giacalone
My go to Vocal comp
My old college studio (20 years ago) had one of these so I had a lot of time with one. I love this comp. The UAD plug is my go to vocal comp. Wonderful warmth with great midrange clarity.
D. D
bdx 160
nice drum sound!
i used snare,kick,top
and guitar compression!
S. Jachelli
Great Sound
I have used on all my mix, sound exelente.
I love it...
L. Schlegel
A PLUS
Sounds just like my hardware units! Couldn't ask for any better!