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Waves

Linear Phase Multiband Compressor

$34.99

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Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor

Compress your masters without phasing or coloration.

 

 

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Waves

Linear Phase Multiband Compressor

$34.99

Earn 79

Compress your masters without phasing or coloration.

 

 

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Must-Have Dynamics for Mastering: No Phase Smearing or Coloration You’ve spent countless hours crafting the perfect mix, and it’s time for multiband compression to add that final touch. Conventional multiband dynamics processors can’t avoid adding some coloration, but this artfully engineered, linear-phase design is always true to your sound. Linear-phase, multiband compression is immune to smearing from phase issues, and processes transients with more focus and clarity—it’s the preferred processor for precision mastering. 5 independent, fully parametric bands Linear-phase crossovers prevent phase-based coloration “De-masking” clarifies each band’s sound compared to other bands Ideal for mastering, due to its faithful audio treatment Attack and release for each band track dynamics optimally Also does upward expansion and “focusing”-type EQ Eliminates intermodulation among bands Extras include automatic makeup gain, and adaptive threshold The Dynamics Processor that Prioritizes Perfection

Product Overview

Must-Have Dynamics for Mastering: No Phase Smearing or Coloration

You’ve spent countless hours crafting the perfect mix, and it’s time for multiband compression to add that final touch. Conventional multiband dynamics processors can’t avoid adding some coloration, but this artfully engineered, linear-phase design is always true to your sound.

Linear-phase, multiband compression is immune to smearing from phase issues, and processes transients with more focus and clarity—it’s the preferred processor for precision mastering.

  • 5 independent, fully parametric bands
  • Linear-phase crossovers prevent phase-based coloration
  • “De-masking” clarifies each band’s sound compared to other bands
  • Ideal for mastering, due to its faithful audio treatment
  • Attack and release for each band track dynamics optimally
  • Also does upward expansion and “focusing”-type EQ
  • Eliminates intermodulation among bands
  • Extras include automatic makeup gain, and adaptive threshold

The Dynamics Processor that Prioritizes Perfection

Multiband Compression and Expansion

This isn’t just a compressor, but a dynamics processor—and more. Compress in one band, expand in another band, or don’t apply dynamics processing at all—treat some bands like linear-phase EQs.

Attack that Release

De-ess high frequencies with fast attacks, set long releases on low frequencies, choose the ideal balance for midrange dynamics—independent attack and release controls for each band make this possible.

Free-Range Dynamics

The Range parameter is like a ratio control with guardrails. Set the maximum amount you want compression to compress, or expansion to expand. It’s a faster, easier, and more efficient way to dial in your ideal dynamics control.

Adapts Well to Change

The adaptive threshold can add a slight lift to bands that are being masked. This is why so many users feel the Linear Phase Multiband Compressor improves sound beyond expectations, even with light compression.

Let’s Apply Some Makeup

Auto Makeup helps maintain general level stability by working with individual bands instead of overall level, and taking into account threshold, range, and knee. The result is more accurate A/B comparisons.

Auto-Release for Better Sound

Forget about grainy distortion with too-short release times, or pumping with an overly long release—Auto Release Control knows the difference. Set release to an approximate value, and let Waves’ ARC do the rest.

Convenient Customization

Choose from two types of release characters—the smooth opto release, or the tighter electro mode. You can even specify a hard- or soft-knee compression curve, and whether to dither the 48-bit processing to 24 bits.

Additional Information

Linear Phase Multiband Compressor (V15) - System Requirements
  • Mac
  • CPU
    Intel or Silicon Architecture
    See notes regarding Apple Silicon based processors

    Memory
    Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
    16 GB free disk space on the system drive

    Operating System
    macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14

    Screen Resolution
    Minimum: 1024x768
    Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
    USB displays are not supported as the primary display.

  • Windows
  • CPU
    X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU

    Memory
    Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
    16 GB free disk space on the system drive

    Operating System
    Windows 10 64 bit
    Windows 11

    Screen Resolution
    Minimum: 1024x768
    Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024

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