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A sleeper hit from the late 1970s, the dbx 118 was originally marketed as a dynamic range expander for hi-fi. Inside is a classic dbx VCA compression circuit that’s become a favorite among engineers for adding punch, grit, and glue—especially on drums, bass, and guitars.
This unit has the classic dbx sound:
Hard-knee compression with fast attack and release
Expansion mode for restoring dynamics or mangling loops
Threshold and output controls—simple and effective
Adapted to 1/4” ins/outs
Compact half-rack build with vintage styling
It’s gritty, grabby, and highly colored. Perfect for smashing drum buses, reining in bass, or adding attitude to just about anything.
A sleeper hit from the late 1970s, the dbx 118 was originally marketed as a dynamic range expander for hi-fi. Inside is a classic dbx VCA compression circuit that’s become a favorite among engineers for adding punch, grit, and glue—especially on drums, bass, and guitars.
This unit has the classic dbx sound:
Hard-knee compression with fast attack and release
Expansion mode for restoring dynamics or mangling loops
Threshold and output controls—simple and effective
Adapted to 1/4” ins/outs
Compact half-rack build with vintage styling
It’s gritty, grabby, and highly colored. Perfect for smashing drum buses, reining in bass, or adding attitude to just about anything.