dbx 165A Compressor Emulated

US de la mancha release sixtyfive VST for Windows 10/05/10

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de la mancha tell us that their new sixtyfive is a vintage-style, RMS Compressor, inspired by the dbx 165A, a classic 1970's compressor found in many studios, but also adds a couple of new twists. Here's what they have to say about it...
It's a soft-knee RMS compressor with a vintage flavour. The RMS detection and soft-knee help to give a smooth and musical compression experience, the non-linear response imparts character and the gentle saturation brings colour and warmth. As well as all of the original's features, this version adds parallel compression, extended knob ranges and peak metering.
sixtyfive can deliver a range of compression from gentle smoothing of vocal performances to brutal slamming of your drum buss.
Features

Vintage style RMS compressors with non-linear response, parallel compression and comprehensive metering
Subtle colouring from a unique blend of harmonics, saturation and noise
RMS detection offers natural response
Soft Knee makes for a less obvious transition
Wet/Dry control allows blending of dry uncompressed signal for phase-free NY style parallel compression
Non-linear attack/release curves give unique character
Auto attack/release with manual option
Manual attack/release has ultra-low values
Distortion reduction for very short release times
Linked Stereo input detection, can be unlinked
Internal or external sidechain routing
Additional 'Internal sidechain only' version
Optional hard limiting on final output
Metering covers stereo input, output and gain reduction. All meters show actual and peak levels with adjustable peak hold time
LED display to indicate above and below threshold, and in the knee
Non-linear knobs for precise control at small values
18 presets covering different configurations