dbx 160A Reviews

4.5/5.0 based on 5 customer reviews

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Lenny
from Nashville
March 23, 2007 Music Background:
pro Musician

old faithful

I used a 160 in my Bass rig back in the 80's
and i loved it.
I use a 160a in my Bass rig today and love it even
more. The only thing i Love more than the 160 is
my dog! (oops and the wife too!)

from
March 5, 2007

Solid, easy to use compressor

I have had experience with various incarnations of the 160 for years. The 160a is an easy to use, good-sounding incarnation of the legendary dbx lineage. I use mine as a tracking compressor, and have used it successfully on guitar, bass, vocals... just about anything. For the price, I don't think there is much out there that can compete... a very solid performer. Sure you can find sexier comps... but you will end up paying quite a bit more for them.

Sci-fi
from fort wayne
August 22, 2006

I love it!!!!

I needed a solid compressor and had a limited budget
and was recommended a dbx 160a. When i pulled it out of the box i wasn't sure what to think but once i plugged it it i was floored. There isn't anything this thing can't handle, doesn't add anything and is easy to use. i love it

Doug Jenkins
from Wadsworth, oh
September 2, 2011 Music Background:
Music engineer

Diz mastering proinstrumentals.com

I never really give anything a 5 star, my 4 star is impressed. I have two of these stereo paired, and I can tell you.. This is not just a amazing lo end compressor, I have used this on vocals, for a stereo chorus, Kick, Bass, Strings, it gives that natural human feel, that sells albums, if you combo this up with some other great compressors, and obviously high end convertors/clock.. This can save the day when your song just doesn't have that Punch, that feel.. Flabby kick drums watch out!

JHunt
from Richmond, VA
December 7, 2011 Music Background:
Recording & Performance

A workhorse

A great all-around compressor for most any application. Recommended for higher impact signal sources � can be a little dry sounding for electric bass.

dbx 160A

Single-channel Compressor/Limiter

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