F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ by Waves plugin interface

F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ: Dynamic Equalizer Plugin by Waves

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F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ is a dynamic equalizer plugin from Waves that applies EQ only when a chosen frequency band crosses a set threshold. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Standard parametric EQ applies the same boost or cut at all times. F6 adds a dynamic layer, so each band reacts to the level of its frequency range and engages only when that level passes the threshold you set. Waves describes the plugin as combining the strengths of multiband dynamics and EQ in a single tool. Its six parametric bands float freely and can overlap, which gives you room to target specific problems on individual tracks.

Best for

Vocal resonance control
Taming harsh cymbals
Mix bus frequency carving
Bass masking fixes
Mid-side width shaping

Developer: Waves
Category: EQ
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Six floating parametric EQ bands with individual dynamics
Compression or expansion only above a set threshold
Peak, high-shelf and low-shelf response per band
High-pass and low-pass filters with 6 to 24 dB/octave slopes
Internal or external sidechain with two response modes
Stereo, mid or side processing
Global mix control for parallel processing

03In depth

Dynamic Equalization for Problem Frequencies

F6 compresses or expands a band only when its level exceeds the threshold. Quiet passages pass through untouched, so a resonance or harsh peak is corrected when it appears and left alone when it does not.

Each of the six floating bands can be set as a peak, high-shelf or low-shelf filter, and the filters can be narrow or wide. Additional high-pass and low-pass filters offer slopes from 6 to 24 dB per octave for cleaning up the top and bottom of a track.

Routing, Sidechain and Mid-Side Control

The plugin offers internal or external sidechain control with two response modes, so one signal can trigger processing on another. Stereo, mid or side processing lets you work on the center or the width of a mix separately.

A global mix control enables parallel processing, which can help blend the dynamic EQ effect with the original signal.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	EQ
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the difference between F6 and a standard EQ?

A standard EQ applies a fixed boost or cut. F6 applies dynamic processing to each band, so the effect engages only when the level in that frequency range crosses the threshold you set.

Which formats and operating systems does F6 support?

F6 is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS. Waves lists VST and AAX for PC running Windows 10 or later, and VST, AU and AAX for Mac running macOS Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15.