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Compressor

C6

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

C6 is a six-band multiband compressor with a paragraphic interface that combines compression, equalization, limiting, expansion, and de-essing in one intuitive visual tool. Its Dynamic Line visualization and two floating bands provide precise control over dynamics and frequency-specific processing across the spectrum.

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Key Features

01Six-band multiband compression with four main bands plus two floating bands with dedicated frequency and Q controls
02Dynamic Line™ real-time visualization showing EQ shape and gain changes simultaneously
03Global controls for Threshold, Attack, Release, Range, and Gain affecting all bands proportionally
04Master Behavior modes (Electro/Opto) and Master Release with ARC (Auto-Release Control) for transparent compression
05Soft/Hard knee compression characteristics
06Independent sidechain control per band with Internal/External source and Wide/Split modes
07Parametric dragging on display for simultaneous control of Gain, Range, and Frequency
08De-essing and de-popping capabilities on floating bands with narrow Q control

Things to Try

  • 01Load the 'Full C6 reset' preset and move gain controls to observe the Dynamic Line EQ curve, then adjust Range to see compression/expansion shading
  • 02Use the two floating bands together with narrow Q values for independent de-essing and de-popping on vocals between the second and third main bands
  • 03Switch between Electro and Opto Master Behavior modes to compare deeper compression (Opto) versus maximum RMS density (Electro)
  • 04Drag Center Frequency point markers vertically while holding Option/Alt key to adjust Range independently, or drag horizontally to reposition band crossover points
  • 05Enable Listen mode on sidechain to monitor the post-filter input signal before compression is applied
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