Multiband X6

The deal

$49 at Plugin Alliance (down from $105). No coupon code needed. This is an ongoing sale with no set end date.

What it is

Multiband X6 is a dynamics processor from Devious Machines that handles frequency-specific compression across up to six independent bands, or works as a single-band unit. It includes four compression character modes - Punch (modern and clean), Smooth (FET-inspired), Crunch (saturated and gritty), and Expand (expander/noise reducer) - covering a wide range of processing styles. Crossovers use configurable Linkwitz-Riley filters with slopes up to 48 dB/oct.

Who it's for

Mix engineers and mastering engineers who want precise multiband control without sacrificing workflow speed. The four compression characters make it equally useful on individual tracks, bus processing, and full-mix mastering chains.

Key features

• Up to 6 independent compression bands with Linkwitz-Riley crossovers (slopes up to 48 dB/oct)
• Mid/Side processing for stereo width control alongside standard stereo operation
• Smart Gain Compensation and Auto-Threshold technology reduce manual gain-staging during setup
• Lookahead up to 20ms, 4x oversampling, and comprehensive metering including true-peak, LUFS, and RMS