best free-or not- multiband compressor for Waveform?

[Mark Swanson]

I know there are a lot of them out there, but what do you folks say?
Maybe it doesn't even have to be free! I just don't have a nice one and I wish I did.
So let me hear your suggestions.

[Watchful]

CramIt is free and I've had good luck with it...although I haven't used it a lot.

[UnionS8]

This is pretty cheap (29 Eur), but don't get fooled by the price. it's a WORKHORSE!
https://www.toneboosters.com/tb_mbc_v1.html
10 (!) bands of companders with dual compression curve, optional pleasant analog saturation (or pristine clarity if you wish), and so on. You won't need any other compressor anymore

[irpacynot]

I like Density mkIII, but I mostly use it when mastering. Adds some nice color, and separation if you use the mid/side option.

[midklang]

Hi, you can built one yourself with a Rack.

multiband-comp-rack.jpg

horst

[Watchful]

Midiklang, I keep forgetting this technique. Yes, this is absolutely true and it works with Waveform's built-in plugins.

[nowgad]

Try Lens. There are paid and free versions. The difference is that the free version has the еxpander disabled. This compressor is straight up gnawing away, gnawing off unnecessary
https://www.auburnsounds.com/products/Lens.html

[nowgad]

Or this one. But the latest build has bugs.
But it will be fixed, so watch it.

https://github.com/robbert-vdh/nih-plug ... compressor

[Mark Swanson]

Thanks! A lot of good choices here, I particularly like the built in one in the rack!

[JordiTR]

Hi you all, I like Cramit a lot and also find the rack option very interesting.

But, have you tried the "native" multiband compressor "Master Mix" ?? I have to admit that I don't use it but it looks very proficient...

[Stuttaton]

I use Master Mix on all my songs. Works well enough for me.