Linear Phase Multiband Compressor by Waves compressor plugin interface

Linear Phase Multiband Compressor: Mastering Dynamics by Waves

Linear Phase Multiband Compressor is a Waves effects plugin that splits audio into five fully parametric bands for dynamics processing. Its linear-phase crossovers are designed to avoid phase-based coloration.

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01Overview

Linear Phase Multiband Compressor is a Waves multiband dynamics processor built around linear-phase crossovers. Its five bands are independently and fully parametric, so you can shape the dynamics of each frequency range separately. The plugin also includes upward expansion, focusing-type EQ, automatic makeup gain and an adaptive threshold. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for macOS and Windows.

Best for

Mastering dynamics
Precision mastering
Multiband bus compression
Transient control
Band-based EQ shaping

Developer: Waves
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Five independent, fully parametric bands
Linear-phase crossovers that prevent phase-based coloration
De-masking function to clarify each band against the others
Attack and release settings for each band
Upward expansion and focusing-type EQ
Eliminates intermodulation among bands
Automatic makeup gain
Adaptive threshold

03In depth

Linear-phase crossovers for clean multiband dynamics

Conventional multiband processors can add some coloration to the signal. Linear Phase Multiband Compressor uses linear-phase crossovers to prevent phase-based coloration between bands.

Because the crossovers avoid phase smearing, the plugin treats transients with more focus and clarity. Waves positions it for precision mastering, where faithful audio treatment matters most.

Each band has its own attack and release, so you can set the dynamics of each range independently. A de-masking function is included to clarify how each band sounds relative to the others.

Controls for mastering and band-based processing

The plugin provides five independent, fully parametric bands, giving you fine control over where compression is applied. Beyond compression, it also offers upward expansion and focusing-type EQ for shaping the balance of each band.

Extras include automatic makeup gain and an adaptive threshold, which help keep level changes manageable while you adjust the dynamics. The processor also eliminates intermodulation among bands, so changes in one band do not interact with the others in an unwanted way.

04Specs