Universal Audio UAD dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter | Legendary VCA Compressor | Inject Powerful Punch into Drums and Guitars
Universal Audio has perfectly recreated the highly acclaimed dbx 160 hardware compressor, a legendary device renowned for its unique sonic character. It's an excellent tool for adding punch to drums and creating in-your-face acoustic guitar tracks. As a professional mixing plugin, it allows you to effectively add muscle and thickness to tracks without noticeable compression artifacts. New modern features like Mix control and sidechain filter make it an indispensable classic VCA compression tool in modern music production.
Key Product Features
- Faithfully emulates the sonic characteristics of the highly acclaimed dbx 160 hardware compressor/limiter.
- Ideal for adding punch to drums and creating highly present acoustic guitar tracks.
- Adds thickness and muscle to tracks without noticeable artificial compression artifacts.
- Control interface layout and intuitive metering are based on the original hardware unit design.
- Equipped with a Mix control knob for easy parallel compression effects.
- Built-in Sidechain Filter to tame low-frequency pumping at aggressive settings.
System Requirements
| Operating System (Mac) | macOS 11 or higher |
| Operating System (PC) | Windows 10 or higher |
| Hardware Requirements (Mac) | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor, minimum 4GB RAM |
| Hardware Requirements (PC) | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher processor, minimum 4GB RAM |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Licensing Method | iLok account required (UADx Native version) |
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST
- Additional Compatibility: NKS, UAD-2
Supported Applications
This plugin supports mainstream DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, including Pro Tools (AAX), Logic Pro (AU), Cubase/Nuendo (VST), etc., and is compatible with Mac and PC platforms. Additionally, it supports NKS integration and UAD-2 hardware acceleration.
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
