Waves C1 Compressor

About Waves C1 Compressor

The Waves C1 Compressor is a versatile dynamics processor that combines compression, expansion, gating, and dynamic filtering into a single plugin, offering maximum flexibility for audio production tasks.

• Soft knee compression to avoid the “squashed” sound of other types
• Built-in limiter sets a ceiling for the maximum output level
• Look-ahead function anticipates level changes correctly
• Auto-release ensures correct dynamics tracking
• Auto-makeup maintains levels for light or heavy compression
• Parameter linking for ease of editing settings
• Dynamics processing linking preserves cross-channel balance
• Offers up to 3 sidechains to which any number of channels can link

Designed for clean, neutral sound, the C1 Compressor is ideal for solving dynamic processing challenges across various audio projects.