C6 Multiband Compressor
The deal
$34.99 at Waves (down from $149) - a 77% discount. No coupon code needed, and this is an ongoing sale with no listed expiration date.
What it is
C6 is a six-band multiband compressor built for surgical, frequency-specific dynamic control. It splits a signal into four crossover bands plus two floating bands that can be placed anywhere in the spectrum, each with its own threshold, ratio, attack, release, and sidechain input. It is designed to fix problems like boomy low end, harsh upper mids, or inconsistent sibilance without squashing the whole signal the way a single-band compressor would.
Who it's for
Mixing and mastering engineers who need targeted control over specific frequency ranges on vocals, drums, bass, or a full mix bus. It suits producers working on dense, modern arrangements where a broad compressor or EQ move would do more harm than good.
Key features
- Four fixed crossover bands plus two floating bands for a total of six independent compression zones
- Per-band sidechain input, so one band's compression can be triggered by a different frequency range or an external source
- Works equally well on individual tracks and full mix or master bus signals
- Musical, transparent gain reduction suited to de-essing, low-end control, and taming harsh resonances
