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Comp160
THE DEFINITIVE EMULATION OF THE 160 VCA COMPRESSOR SERIES
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- 2026-03-17
- Formats
- VST3 · AU · AAX
- OS
- MacOS · Windows
- Apple Silicon
- Native
- Trial
- Free trial available
Sources: Gearspace thread (page 3), KVR Audio news, Compatibility page, Product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
Overloud Comp160 is an emulation of three revisions of the dbx 160 VCA compressor, offering VU, XT, and A models with distinct tonal characteristics. It includes modern features such as mid-side processing, parallel compression, and user-controllable harmonic generation.
Source: Product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
Key features
- Three compressor models: VU, XT, A
- Mid-side processing
- Parallel compression
- User-controllable harmonic generation
- LF sensitivity control
- Ultra oversampling mode
- VU meter calibration with four sensitivities
- Scribble Strips for notes
Source: Product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
External resources
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| Retailer | Price | Price history | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PluginFox | $119.00 | View at PluginFox → | |
| Audio Deluxe | $119.00 | View at Audio Deluxe → |
DAW compatibility
- Pro Tools
- Logic Pro
- Ableton Live
- FL Studio
- Cubase
- Studio One
- Reaper
- Bitwig
Based on the manufacturer's listed formats and supported hosts. ✓ supported · ? unconfirmed · × unsupported
License
- Purchase
- Perpetual
Source: ILIO product page· checked Jun 11, 2026
Sources
- KVR Audio news backs formats checked 2026-06-11
- ILIO product page backs license checked 2026-06-11
- Product page backs tagline, trial, description, key features checked 2026-06-11
- Gearspace thread (page 3) backs version, last updated checked 2026-06-11
- Compatibility page backs OS support, Apple Silicon, daw compatibility checked 2026-06-11