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The C4 Multiband Compressor Black Friday deal from Waves takes 69% off this four-band dynamics plugin, so it costs $29.99 until Nov 26, 2026.
The C4 combines compression, expansion, limiting, dynamic EQ and standard EQ in one processor. You use it to edit dynamics and tonal balance together, with the aim of doing both quickly and accurately.
Waves calls it a multi-purpose, time-tested tool for fixing flaws, adding intensity or building character.
It splits the signal into four frequency bands and lets you apply dynamics processing to each one separately. Any type of dynamics can go on any band.
That means you can compress the low end while expanding the highs, or limit one band and leave the rest alone, all in a single instance.
Waves describes it as a sonic chameleon. The idea is that, unlike multiband processors with rigidly defined capabilities, it adapts its processing and functionality to your needs and to the track in front of you.
The Range control is the one to know about. You set the limits, and the gain action stays inside them, so a band can't be pushed further than you intend.
On Mac, the C4 runs on macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15, in VST, AU and AAX formats.
On PC, it needs Windows 10 or later and comes in VST and AAX formats.
If your DAW hosts VST, AU or AAX plugins, you can insert it on a track or a bus like any other compressor plugin.
Yes. The Waves C4 Multiband Compressor carries a Black Friday deal of 69% off, bringing it to $29.99. The offer ends Nov 26, 2026. The C4 is a four-band dynamics plugin that combines compression, expansion, limiting, dynamic EQ and standard EQ.
It applies dynamics processing to four frequency bands, and each band can take any type of dynamics. It blends compression, expansion, limiting, dynamic EQ and standard EQ, so you can fix flaws, add intensity or shape character within a single plugin.
Yes. Bypass the dynamics and the C4 works as a four-band focusing equalizer. You can also mix dynamics and EQ-style control across its bands, with controls for individual bands or master controls that affect all bands together.
The C4 comes as VST, AU and AAX on Mac (macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15), and as VST and AAX on Windows 10 or later. AU is Mac only.
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