C6 Multiband Compressor
by Waves · Compressor · 6-band multiband compressor
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Multiband compressor with four crossover bands plus two floating bands, often used for vocals and mastering.
Best for: Vocals, Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: multi-band, mastering, vocals, full mix, bus processing, mix bus, mixing, opto.
What it does
A six-band dynamics processor: four crossover bands plus two floating bands with their own frequency and Q.
- Per band: gain, range, threshold, attack, release and Q.
- Global: ARC auto-release, Opto or Electro behaviour and knee.
- Display: the Dynamic Line paragraphic view.
When to use it
Good for vocals and mastering where you want a de-esser-style floating band alongside broad multiband control. Compared with C4, the simpler four-band version, it adds that floating band.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $35.73
- Plugin Boutique: $39.99 (regular $149)
- PluginFox: $39.99
- AudioDeluxe: $39.99 (regular $149)
- Waves: see store
Tutorials and reviews
- Mastering Dynamics with the Waves C6 Multiband Compressor!
- Enhancing Electronic Drums with Waves' C6 Multiband Compressor
- C6 Multiband Compressor Tutorial
- Mixing Rap Vocals with Waves C6 - MultiBand Compressor
- KICK & BASS SIDECHAIN COMP/ C6 Multiband Compression (Waves Plugin)
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