Dbx 160 Vst Plugin
BOLD AND DIRTY
- Compression ratio from 1:1 through infinity:1
- Easy to use - automatic attack and release time
- Sidechain input and Low-Cut Detector
- This product is only available as part of VINTAGE COMPRESSORS and can no longer be bought separately.
THE VC 160 – BOLD AND DIRTY
Dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter by Waves is a Virtual Effect Audio Plugin for macOS and Windows. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin, an RTAS Plugin and an AAX Plugin. The low band controls a shelf with selectable frequencies at 35, 60, 110 and 220 Hz. The selectable high-pass filter can be set at 50, 80, 160 or 300 Hz. Each band offers +/- 16 dB of gain. About the audio files We put some of our favorite 1073-style plugins through the paces on drums, bass, guitars and vocals with the following settings: Drums.
Introducing the Waves dbx® 160 Compressor Plugin. Seasoned audio engineers all speak a secret language. It’s littered with seemingly random letters and numbers, like some kind of Cold War spy code. Phrases like “punch”, “bite” and “attack” are used to describe inanimate objects. The dbx 160 is frequently hailed as one of the finest drum compressor/limiters ever, and Waves has now announced that its plugin version, which was launched at NAMM 2015, is now available. The 25 best VST/AU plugin synths in the world right now: all the best soft synths you need in your DAW. Nov 04, 2020 dbx® 160 is available with all VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin hosts on Windows and macOS. Both 32-bit and 64-bit digital audio workstations are supported. More info: Waves dbx® 160 (FREE @ Audio Plugin Guy until November 17th, 2020). Nov 10, 2013 But I was still missing that sound of the DBX 160. What it can do on instantly making things sound 'Done'. Today I had a track I was mixing and the snare just needed that 160 crack. There is nothing like it, I've tried so many flipping plugins, used Dave Pensado's guideline on the attack/release and even put saturation plugins before those. The VC 160 is mostly used for mixing drums, adding a definitive 'thwack' or 'knock' to even the dullest kick and snare. Also helpful as a mix-fix for troublesome bass, the VC 160 delivers additional attack and a gritty edge — well-suited to hip hop and retro styles, but versatile enough to deliver exciting results on a wide range of productions.
VCA COMPRESSOR
The VC 160 is mostly used for mixing drums, adding a definitive 'thwack' or 'knock' to even the dullest kick and snare. Also helpful as a mix-fix for troublesome bass, the VC 160 delivers additional attack and a gritty edge — well-suited to hip hop and retro styles, but versatile enough to deliver exciting results on a wide range of productions.
This effect is also available as part of the specially-priced VINTAGE COMPRESSORS bundle.
IMPROVING ON THE ORIGINAL
A dry control makes parallel compression with the VC 160 a reality and a Low-Cut dial effectively tells the compressor to ignore (i.e. not compress) anything below the set frequency. This essential enhancement helps to avoid over-compression caused by unruly bass frequencies.
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Based on a classic voltage-controlled design that adds attack and grit to tracks that need to hit hard. An unparalleled drum compressor.
- Version 1.3.1
- Mac OS: 78 MB
- Windows: 65 MB
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VCA TECHNOLOGY
VCA compressors are particularly versatile, and perform well in critical situations where hard compression is required.
ARTISTS ON VC 160
Zdar (Producer for Phoenix, Beastie Boys, The Rapture)
'Now, with the VC 160...we have a complete powerhouse that goes way beyond the capabilities of the original unit.'
Stephen W Tayler (recording and mixing engineer for Kate Bush, Tina Turner, Underworld)
'The VC 160 is my weapon of choice for a lot of compression duties...with all the snap of the original.'
Robbie Bronnimann (producer, recording and mixing engineer for Howard Jones, Nicki Minaj, John B.)
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AT A GLANCE
| Product type | High-quality vintage VCA compressor emulation |
| For use with | All popular host sequencers as a native plug-in |
| Effect category | Studio Compressors |
| Size (Mac / PC) | Mac: 108 MB, PC: 45 MB |
| User manual | Download Manual |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 2 GB RAM
An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.
Supported interfaces:
Windows (64-bit only): VST, AAX
Mac OS X (64-bit only): VST, AU, AAX
Since its introduction in the mid 1970's, the dbx 160 series has been the world's most popular line of audio compressors. After the classic 160 (which is still used daily in many world class studios), came the 165, the 160X and the 160XT. The 160X/XT were the models that truly became the industry standard. Solid construction, fool proof operation, great sound, at-a-glance metering and a bulletproof output stage all contributed to its popularity with musicians, recording studios, consultants and installers, and broadcast media production people alike.
The dbx® 160A is a legendary dbx® 160 family of compressor/limiters. The same classic sound, easy set-up and no compromise metering is now married to an improved signal path and stronger chassis design. The result is industry standard compressor/limiter which is digital-ready and road tough.
Featuring switch-selectable OverEasy® and Hard Knee compression curves along with extremely wide-ranging threshold, ratio and output controls, the dbx 160A is up to any task. True RMS level detection provides the most natural-sounding dynamics processing available, from subtle compression to 'brick wall' peak limiting. Choose low ratios and OverEasy® compression to transparently smooth out fluctuating vocal and instrumental levels. Or use the 160A's Hard Knee compression and high ratios (up to and beyond :1 and over 60dB gain reduction) for bombproof protection against overload distortion in digital recording, P.A. systems and broadcast signals. The 160A is fully compatible with +4/-10dB and balanced/ unbalanced systems, and its electronically balanced output stage is an outstanding line driver for long cable runs (an output transformer is optional). The 19-segment, switchable input/ output LED metering can be easily calibrated to any operating level. 12-segment gain reduction LEDs provide precise analysis at a glance.
Dbx 160 Plugin
The dbx® 160A's unique 'INFINITY +' inverse-compression mode actually decreases the audio output level below unity gain when the input exceeds threshold, a real lifesaver for correcting overbearing vocal choruses and controlling runaway house mix levels. A detector input can be used with an equalizer for de-essing sibilant vocals and selectively smoothing out boomy notes on acoustic guitar and bass. And two 160As can be stereo-coupled to process an entire mix or instruments mic'd in stereo, without shifting the left/right image. Its musical sound, easy operation and unequaled versatility made the original dbx® 160 a world standard. The 160A follows that tradition, while meeting the challenges of a digital world.ent in the mix, or overall characteristics of 4 independent signals or control the gain leveling on a couple of stereo pairs, the dbx 160A is for you.
Dbx 160 Manual
Recommended for: Portable, Tour, Studio.