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Old 26th June 2008   #6
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Remember compression is multiplicative. so if you track 1/2 and mix 1/6 you got 1/12 going on then and that is practically a limiter.

I would call a 160 vintage sounding, I dont know where you got that. The 160 is VCA based not is not full of character like a tube compressor would be. If character is what you consider a vintage sound, then I wouldnt consider a 160 vintage. . 160 are just good workhourse comps. I like it on elec bass.
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