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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 60 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 60 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
The Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter is a must-have for any musician or audio engineer looking to add a unique voice and flavour to their compressor toolkit. This fully licensed plug-in faithfully emulates the iconic studio hardware, capturing the quirky sonics of its vintage VCA compression while offering additional controls for modern workflows.
With the dbx 160 plug-in, you can harness the signature quickness and circuit-level nuances of a sourced "golden unit," bringing classic solid-state VCA compression into the new age. Whether you're working on bass guitar, drum buses, synths, or any other instrument, this plug-in allows you to achieve fat compression textures that will elevate your sound to new heights.
One of the standout features of the dbx 160 is its ability to give acoustic guitars and snare drums an in-your-face "thwack," adding punch and presence to your tracks. Additionally, the Dry/Wet mix control enables quick parallel compression, allowing you to dial in the perfect balance of dynamics and sustain.
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The Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter is a powerful tool that allows you to add versatile VCA compression to your tracks. Whether you're working on synths, bass guitar, or a drum bus, this plugin emulates the original hardware's grabby, low-end glue and old-school character. It faithfully reproduces the unique nonlinearities that make it an essential addition to any engineer's compressor toolkit.
Featuring the same simple control set and at-a-glance metering as the original hardware, the dbx 160 plugin is incredibly easy to use. It allows you to effortlessly crush a parallel drum bus or inject subtle fatness into your mix. With its intuitive interface, you can quickly dial in the desired amount of compression and achieve that classic dbx 160 sound.
In addition to its timeless character, the dbx 160 plugin has been upgraded for modern workflows. It boasts graphic enhancements and improved VU metering, ensuring a visually pleasing and intuitive user experience. The inclusion of the Dry/Wet Mix control enables you to easily add parallel compression to a drum bus, giving your mix extra punch and depth. Furthermore, the added Sidechain Filter allows you to keep the low end tight, enhancing the compressor's impact and ensuring that your tracks sound cohesive and professional.
The Universal Audio dbx 160 Compressor/Limiter is a must-have for any music producer or engineer. Its versatility and ease of use make it a go-to tool for shaping and sculpting your sound. Whether you're looking to add aggressiveness and impact to guitar power chords or bring out the energy in a hip-hop vocal, the dbx 160 plugin delivers exceptional results with precision and ease. Upgrade your tracks today and experience the power of the legendary dbx 160 compressor in the digital realm.
