dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
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dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
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K. Hegyi
Better than the new Waves 160!
I don't care what anyone says but this is still better than the new Waves one that they recently released. This thing is quite old now but oh well it's still holds up to it's name. I use it on parallel with a lot of stuff! You just can't go wrong with it as it just has this smack that you can't get with anything else. It's a type of smack that you'll only get with this type of compressor. It's a really nice colour and oh well it's so versatile...
Absolutely perfect! In the future I hope UA will update it's GUI to a bigger one to match with it's new plugin layouts as for some it can be a bit hard on the eyes!
10/10 Regardless!
D. Morgan
Dbx 160 on Logic X
Very Good Response for Rapidity Hit-Hat and Drums and more Bass with this Transparent Compressor…
A. Geisen
Punchy Drums
This is a compressor which is really easy to use. It has a knob that sets the threshold, one for the ratio and and one for the output. I really like the soundquality of this plugin. it realls shines on drums and guitars. I also tried it on fast rap vocals and it worked excellent. If i have to describe the Attack and Release character of it i would say it is a really punchy compressor that has a sheen on the topend.
K. Dalager
The Little Magic Box
The UAD plug-in "dbx 160" looks very simple, with only 3 knobs to turn!
But make no mistake, this little magic box, which is an emulation of the legendary dbx 160 hardware compressor/limiter, is going to surprise you everytime you through it at anything.
It has this unbelievable power to put a kick, a snare, a bas or a vocal in the right place in your mix. Just turn the threshold knob so the above threshold lights up, adjust the output level knob and there you go.
Even if you make it stay under the threshold, it adds some nice colour to your tracks.
I just love my new Little Magic Box! :-)
Thanx UAD, you're genius :-)
Kell Dalager
Denmark
P. Moore
The compressor in SSL
THE GREATEST GLUE IN THE WORLD FOR MIXING HANDS DOWN .!!!!
NOTHING ELSE TO SAY .LOOOOOOOVE YOU UAD . keep making music
E. Smallwood
Punch and Control
When you need to grab that transient and subdue it, this is the the beast to call on. Great sound slightly colored. all in all a great plugin compressor.
S. Lay
Nice compressor for the money
I love this thing. It is a great addition to my line up. Totally different than the 1176 and la-2a. This thing rocks. Thanks UA!
T. Camp
DBX 160 - You will not regret it!
This is an amazing compressor full of life and character. I couldn't imagine a drum sound without it. It is rare that when I make a purchase that my first thought is "I can't believe I have ever worked without this." The DBX 160 and Manley Massive Passive did just that.
V. Souza
versatile compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it! The sweet sound to the rougher! Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
V. Souza
great compressor!
Compressor extremely versatile! Loved it!
The sweet sound to the rougher
!
Very nice!
S. Tib
Great on Kick and Bass
I use a lot the 1176 AE on almost everything, the fairchild on Bass, moog synth and LA2-A on Vocal
But Since I tried the dbx 160 Compressor, It became my one to go for Kick and bass. What I like the most, it keeps the low end present and punchy more than the other one. It's a most try on kick and bass !
L. Martin
Good bass compressor
I used the "fretless bass" preset, made some minor adjustments, to a track I recorded with a Godin fretless bass. Sounds fat and burpy - definitely worth the price. I look forward to future uses.