Product Description

• The dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter plug-in is a fully licensed
• faithful emulation of the legendary studio hardware
• capturing the quirky sonics of its colorful VCA compression along with added controls for modern workflows. Add Versatile VCA Compression to your Tracks Whether you’re using it on synths
• bass guitar
• or a drum bus
• the dbx 160 plug-in emulates the original hardware’s grabby
• low-end glue and old-school character
• full of the same unique nonlinearities that make it a must-have for any engineer’s compressor toolkit.  Simple to Use
• Timeless Character With the same simple control set and at-a-glance metering of the original
• the dbx 160 plug-in makes it easy to crush a parallel drum bus
• or inject subtle fatness. It can also add aggressiveness and impact to everything from guitar power chords to a hip-hop vocal.  Leveled Up for Modern Workflows Along with graphic enhancements and improved VU metering
• the dbx 160 plug‑in’s Dry/Wet Mix control lets you easily punch up a drum bus with parallel compression
• while the added Sidechain Filter lets you keep the low end tight
• enhancing the compressor's impact. Features Add a unique voice and flavor to your compressor toolkit with the first solid-state VCA compressor ever made Harness fat compression textures on bass guitar
• drum buses
• synths
• and more Give acoustic guitars and snare drums in-your-face “thwack”  Create with Dry/Wet mix control for quick parallel compression and Sidechain Filter for reduced low-frequency pumping  Use with any audio interface
• no UA hardware required macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 and Tahoe 26 Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions) Intel
• or Apple silicon processor Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) Free iLok account Compatible with iLok USB (2nd generation or higher) but not required Free UA Connect application for managing UAD Native plug-ins (UADx) A supported DAW compatible with VST3
• or AAX plug-in file formats. 

Additional Information

About the Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter ?

• •Authentic Universal Audio craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Universal Audio's respected Compressor lineup

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