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Waves C4 Multiband Compressor
Compressor
Compatibility
VST3 · AU · AAX
Formats
Waves
Developer

Overview

Four bands, one decision.

The C4 is a four-band processor combining compression, expansion, limiting and dynamic EQ with static equalisation, so each band can be treated differently from its neighbours. One band might be compressed while another is expanded and a third only equalised. Master controls move all four together when a broad change is wanted. Bypassing the dynamics altogether leaves a four-band focusing EQ, which is useful once a problem turns out to be tonal rather than dynamic.

Highlights

Four independent frequency bands
Low-end energy no longer pulls down the rest of the mix
Per-band threshold, ratio, attack, release and range
Dynamic EQ behaviour: bands can move up as well as down
Adjustable crossover points
Suits mix bus, mastering and problem individual sources
Long-standing implementation with a large preset library
Mono and stereo components

Compatibility

Specs and requirements.

Licence and delivery

Formats
VSTVST3AUAAX NativeAAX DSP
Licence
Perpetual licence
Delivery
Instant download
Type
Compressor
SKU
1246-2835
Product code
V5-C4D40

macOS

OS
11 or later (native Apple Silicon)
Processor
Apple Silicon & Intel

Windows

OS
10 or later (64-bit)
Processor
64-bit Intel / AMD

Apple Silicon and Intel Macs are both natively supported.

Waves

About the maker

Meet Waves.

Waves Audio, founded in 1992 in Israel, is one of the world's largest developers of audio plugins and signal processors. Its catalogue spans EQs, compressors, reverbs, and vintage console emulations used across music, film, broadcast, and live sound.

Waves C4 Multiband Compressor

£29