The classic C1 combines compression, expansion, gating and sidechain filtering with a neutral sound for precise dynamics processing.

C1 is not about colour but about solving problems: compression, expansion, upward expansion, gating, dynamic filtering and sidechaining with internal filtering are all in one plugin. Soft-knee compression avoids a squashed sound, look-ahead anticipates level changes, and auto makeup and auto release keep levels and tracking under control. A built-in limiter sets a ceiling for the output level.

Features

• Compression, expansion, gating and dynamic filtering
• Soft-knee compression without a squashed sound
• Look-ahead, auto makeup and auto release
• Built-in limiter for the output level
• Up to 3 sidechains with internal sidechain filtering
• Parameter and channel linking

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64 bit
• Licensing: licence key, machine-bound or USB flash drive (via Waves Central)

System requirements

• macOS 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe or 27 Golden Gate (Apple silicon or Intel)
• Windows 10 64-bit (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (Intel or AMD, x64)
• 16 GB RAM
• 30 GB free disk space on the system drive

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.waves.com/downloads/central. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.