Phil Collins used the dbx163 in his homestudio and later he took it to the studio. Thats the agressive "spitty" vocal sound on "Mama". Great video Warren. 🤘
Haven't watched the full video (and left a similar comment on your Shorts video which may have smaller reach than this one), but there's an upgrade option for folks who already own I Heart NY which is a nice touch from BabyAudio
Grabbing it now for testing on dialogue. Looks like a fine bag of tricks, easy to tweak. Love that interface design. The parallel mixing aspect of the plugin got the most screen space. I'm quite curious how well that'll work out for dialogue mixing. Sidenote: It looks like the delay compensation of Protools was what caused the irregular drum and bass guitar timings as you bypassed the plugin during live playback. Stop and start will fix that.
Brings me right back in the past, you can't imagine how much dbx 163's I've installed, mostly in supermarkets to level their music. It was easy to use, and it did it job very well, and weren't that expensive at that time. So I still have something with that dbx 163. With all dbx products in general, in my circle, they call me Mr dbx. Earning that nickname because I'm so good at tweaking those things. Also BSS compressors were great. You are right, this is a pleasant plugin. I use a Vertigo VSC-2 VCA compressor for parallel compression. But this one is also a good one. Cheers Warren.
Cheers for the tips! I'm mixing a band's attempt at a multi track recording, but I'm afraid there's not enough turd polish and turd glitter in the world that will make it sound good.
I buy this as soon as I see how this plugin locks in the timing so good. Its like the beat is out of time when bypass then boom ihny-2 rescue the mix! :D Great video guys!! BTW you know how it does this?? its great effect
The tilt eq into the internal sidechain is reminiscent of “THRUST” on the API 2500. This would be a great compressor for someone just starting out or someone that doesn’t have an array of choices already. I personally have a huge range of compressors to choose from from UAD, SSL native, PA and many more which I can do anything with that this compressor does. But it is neat to see a plugin with the ability to cover so much ground inside one plugin.
Hi Warren, on the subject of NY parallel compression, maybe its time to focus on Blondies Parallel Lines or Heart Of Glass. A great album and a great single.....
That's very smart. What it seems to lack is a button that switches between upward and downward compression and why is there no adjustable threshold - am I missing something obvious? Of course I'd also like expansion and a gate and while we're at it: let's have negative compression too! But those three wishes are probably too greedy and would lead to too many buttons and thus confusion. Thanks Paul, for the not-so-subtle-blinking-hypnosis, combined with a lot of valuable information about the plugin -that probably gets triggered to be remembered everytime we see a blinking light now-. I feel like the visual representation of the compression, harmonics and EQs in plugin doctor added well to the already "educational" character of this plugin and showed why they chose this design. However I don't like that the plugin adds harmonics by default, I think that should be optional. Personally I think BabyAudio is doing a great job overall and add a lot especially in terms of intuitive design. I don't think this is a plugin I will need, but this is the plugin I would have needed back when I didn't understand compressors at all. Thanks Warren for bringing together so many knowledgeable people on top of yourself, you're truely a rather selfless connector (aside from everything else you obviously are well known for).
Yep much improved over the older plugin.not quite conviced i need it though. so i'll have to demo it first myself. but it seems to do a good job adding some life and energy into the sounds.
As usual, a great presentation of a great Plugin. But I can't find any demos for vocals tracks. Would anyone recommend it for that and anything other than percussive instruments?
@@Producelikeapro Thanks, Warren. I do tend to do 'flat' sounding vocals in lower register (I'm not a vocalist). I'll try with a different (lower key).song and compare it with my other Compressors. (-:
I whole heatedly agree with P3rd on adding oversampling to every compressor plugin as a mandatory thing, unless they have zero harmonics/saturation/distortion in them which is pointless nowadays for the most part, on mix compressors...mastering's a different conversation. With so many analog'esque compressor plugins out, every single one of them introduces aliasing, mud'ing up the mix when you talking about 200 channels or so! And I can hear it in songs that everyone listens to nowadays! Especially on tracks with real instruments, like anything besides rap and edm and pop! Point is, all plugin makers need to put oversampling on their plugins as an option to turn on and off, if they have any harmonics, saturation, and are emulating an analog counterpart! If they don't have it, don't use it...period. Might be fine on 1 single track. But when you've got 5 or 6 plugins that you use across 50 different tracks, whether directly on the track or on a buxx/aux, it very fucking matters, and will make you track sound worse than without it!
LOL @ 6:43, delay compensation is BROKEN. nice one finding bugs in this release. I'm going to skip this plug-in because it shows amateurish developing... no beta-testing...
@@Producelikeapro I’m sorry to say it but I must agree in part with ShablulZoem as far as poor quality control. Baby Audio should have spotted the problem with the Autogain. It's an interesting concept though.
Check out your stock compressors (-and plugins), BEFORE you pay your well earned money for some brand plugins that you probably don't need anyway. You already have got them in your DAW. I use Reaper myself, and the plugins are certainly not eye candy. BUT they sound fantastic! And, so do YOUR stock plugins (no matter what DAW you are using). No company will release a DAW today with poor quality plugins today. Guaranteed! Just ask Warren.✌(I must admit the IHNY 2 sounds amazing, though...)
I am sorry to say this but Adam, Pop Punk with horns is definitely not SKA, there was absolutely no Jamaican influence in that track. I don't like being nit picky but high energy polished punk with horns is nothing like ska.
What do you consider when looking for a compressor? Share below!
There are many good compressors for parallel compression. One of the best I could give as example is the Dyna-Mite Slam.
@@claudianreyn4529 thanks for sharing
Three fingers to you Warren...the international sign for peace and love...I think....haha.
@@DanielGlenTimms haha maybe?
Character and a useable set of attack and release knobs! Also a good way of gain matching
The i♡ny has really helped in unexpected ways. Glad to see Baby revisiting compression
Thanks ever so much for sharing!
Definitely! Every new launch from Baby Audio it’s getting better. Sounds amazing and very intuitively.
Thanks ever so much Carlos!
it def smacks hard!
Phil Collins used the dbx163 in his homestudio and later he took it to the studio. Thats the agressive "spitty" vocal sound on "Mama". Great video Warren. 🤘
Thanks for watching!
I just did the upgrade, so cool - thanks for the review, Warren!!!
Thanks ever so much Carlos!
Haven't watched the full video (and left a similar comment on your Shorts video which may have smaller reach than this one), but there's an upgrade option for folks who already own I Heart NY which is a nice touch from BabyAudio
Thanks ever so much Mick! I really appreciate it!
Grabbing it now for testing on dialogue. Looks like a fine bag of tricks, easy to tweak. Love that interface design. The parallel mixing aspect of the plugin got the most screen space. I'm quite curious how well that'll work out for dialogue mixing.
Sidenote: It looks like the delay compensation of Protools was what caused the irregular drum and bass guitar timings as you bypassed the plugin during live playback. Stop and start will fix that.
Hope you enjoy it! It's a great plugin.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Very very very very good. I have the previous version and I will update now. Thanks 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Marvellous Ivan!
Brings me right back in the past, you can't imagine how much dbx 163's I've installed, mostly in supermarkets to level their music. It was easy to use, and it did it job very well, and weren't that expensive at that time. So I still have something with that dbx 163. With all dbx products in general, in my circle, they call me Mr dbx. Earning that nickname because I'm so good at tweaking those things. Also BSS compressors were great. You are right, this is a pleasant plugin. I use a Vertigo VSC-2 VCA compressor for parallel compression. But this one is also a good one. Cheers Warren.
Thanks ever so much for sharing Gunther!
Thanks for this video. It makes an excellent reference for I Heart NY 2
You're very welcome!
thank U so much sir u always explain things in easier way, lots of love from Pakistan
Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!
awesomeee! loved it on the bass & the Austin Powers dance moves! 🤓
Haha thanks Bruno!
Cheers for the tips! I'm mixing a band's attempt at a multi track recording, but I'm afraid there's not enough turd polish and turd glitter in the world that will make it sound good.
Thanks ever so much Alan!
This is "The Silver Bullet" for learning and using compression.
Agreed! Very impressive!
I didn't know about the previous like the DBX... So wow! Love the demos and the chance to win one. I'm entering! Thanks Sir Warren, You Rock!
Thanks ever so much Doug!
What a plugin, awesome. Great video thanks everyone for the review. Cheers
Thanks ever so much Joey!!
I buy this as soon as I see how this plugin locks in the timing so good. Its like the beat is out of time when bypass then boom ihny-2 rescue the mix! :D Great video guys!! BTW you know how it does this?? its great effect
The tilt eq into the internal sidechain is reminiscent of “THRUST” on the API 2500. This would be a great compressor for someone just starting out or someone that doesn’t have an array of choices already. I personally have a huge range of compressors to choose from from UAD, SSL native, PA and many more which I can do anything with that this compressor does. But it is neat to see a plugin with the ability to cover so much ground inside one plugin.
Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for sharing
Hi Warren, on the subject of NY parallel compression, maybe its time to focus on Blondies Parallel Lines or Heart Of Glass. A great album and a great single.....
More to come!
Smack Labs made an overeasy style compressor plugin based on the DBX 163 also.
Marvellous! I’ll check that out
Really nice plugin thank you for
This really great shootout !
Glad you like it!
Hello! Pretty please can you do a video on the Yazoo album Upstairs at Eric's? What an incredible album. Thank yiu for all the great videos!
Great suggestion!
who mixed the best snare again?
Haha you tell me!
@@Producelikeapro 7:45 white production desk Danyella from Bavarian ?
That's very smart. What it seems to lack is a button that switches between upward and downward compression and why is there no adjustable threshold - am I missing something obvious? Of course I'd also like expansion and a gate and while we're at it: let's have negative compression too! But those three wishes are probably too greedy and would lead to too many buttons and thus confusion.
Thanks Paul, for the not-so-subtle-blinking-hypnosis, combined with a lot of valuable information about the plugin -that probably gets triggered to be remembered everytime we see a blinking light now-. I feel like the visual representation of the compression, harmonics and EQs in plugin doctor added well to the already "educational" character of this plugin and showed why they chose this design. However I don't like that the plugin adds harmonics by default, I think that should be optional.
Personally I think BabyAudio is doing a great job overall and add a lot especially in terms of intuitive design. I don't think this is a plugin I will need, but this is the plugin I would have needed back when I didn't understand compressors at all. Thanks Warren for bringing together so many knowledgeable people on top of yourself, you're truely a rather selfless connector (aside from everything else you obviously are well known for).
Thanks ever so much Gerhard for your great comment! Yes, we are blessed to know so many amazing people who can work together!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks ever so much
You're welcome, Leader 🙌
Yep much improved over the older plugin.not quite conviced i need it though. so i'll have to demo it first myself. but it seems to do a good job adding some life and energy into the sounds.
1:00 LOL
Haha thanks!
Need to check looks decent 💎
Must take the lead in stopping the use of the question mark in the title quasi-deception.
As usual, a great presentation of a great Plugin. But I can't find any demos for vocals tracks. Would anyone recommend it for that and anything other than percussive instruments?
That's a very good point John! Vocals! More Vocals, which funnily enough I usually do! Ha
@@Producelikeapro I've got it on trial. So far not as especially effective on vocal.
@@johnhowarthmusic8706 its great on a vocalist with a flat way of singing! It can bring back energy and attack to them!
@@Producelikeapro Thanks, Warren. I do tend to do 'flat' sounding vocals in lower register (I'm not a vocalist). I'll try with a different (lower key).song and compare it with my other Compressors. (-:
@@johnhowarthmusic8706 thanks for sharing John!
nice tuto eyw
Thanks ever so much!
cooool i love it
Thanks ever so much
Sounds cool, but does anyone know how it compares to the Parallel Aggressor?
Download the trial and compare! Ultimately the interface along with the sound sells this for me!
Always great Insight Warren !!! Love Baby AUDIO
Thanks Rob! Much appreciated!
I whole heatedly agree with P3rd on adding oversampling to every compressor plugin as a mandatory thing, unless they have zero harmonics/saturation/distortion in them which is pointless nowadays for the most part, on mix compressors...mastering's a different conversation. With so many analog'esque compressor plugins out, every single one of them introduces aliasing, mud'ing up the mix when you talking about 200 channels or so! And I can hear it in songs that everyone listens to nowadays! Especially on tracks with real instruments, like anything besides rap and edm and pop! Point is, all plugin makers need to put oversampling on their plugins as an option to turn on and off, if they have any harmonics, saturation, and are emulating an analog counterpart! If they don't have it, don't use it...period. Might be fine on 1 single track. But when you've got 5 or 6 plugins that you use across 50 different tracks, whether directly on the track or on a buxx/aux, it very fucking matters, and will make you track sound worse than without it!
Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it
Reaper has oversampling option for every plugin
wow
Thanks ever so much!
That flaminess on bypass sounds more like a Pro Tools APDC glitch.
Maybe! God bless it!
Is it just me or or is it going out of time in bypass. It sounds different on 100% dry than it does on bypass
Yes, we think Pro Tools was glitching the delay compensation when the plug in was not engaged
Knock is better
LOL @ 6:43, delay compensation is BROKEN. nice one finding bugs in this release. I'm going to skip this plug-in because it shows amateurish developing... no beta-testing...
A Pro Tools glitch (that only I experienced) is hardly a plug in developers issue.
@@Producelikeapro I’m sorry to say it but I must agree in part with ShablulZoem as far as poor quality control. Baby Audio should have spotted the problem with the Autogain. It's an interesting concept though.
Check out your stock compressors (-and plugins), BEFORE you pay your well earned money for some brand plugins that you probably don't need anyway. You already have got them in your DAW. I use Reaper myself, and the plugins are certainly not eye candy. BUT they sound fantastic! And, so do YOUR stock plugins (no matter what DAW you are using). No company will release a DAW today with poor quality plugins today. Guaranteed! Just ask Warren.✌(I must admit the IHNY 2 sounds amazing, though...)
Absolutely! Stock plug ins have come a long way indeed! Thanks for sharing
and agreed, this IS a wonderful sounding plug in!
I am sorry to say this but Adam, Pop Punk with horns is definitely not SKA, there was absolutely no Jamaican influence in that track. I don't like being nit picky but high energy polished punk with horns is nothing like ska.
Haha maybe? I missed whatever reference Adam had to the music! Did you like the plug in? Many thanks, Warren