Multiband X6 multiband compressor plugin interface by Devious Machines

Multiband X6: Multiband Compressor Plugin by Devious Machines Free Download

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Multiband X6 is a multiband dynamics plugin from Devious Machines that compresses up to six frequency bands, with three compressor styles and an expansion mode. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Multiband X6 is built to make multiband compression easier to approach. Devious Machines designed it around a streamlined workflow: macro controls set the overall compression, and each band can then be adjusted separately. Automatic threshold suggestions and gain compensation help keep levels balanced while you shape the sound. The plugin runs on Windows and macOS and offers a 64-bit engine with a trial version.

Best for

Vocal compression
Drum bus processing
Synth bass control
Mastering dynamics
Transient shaping

Developer: Devious Machines
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

One to six bands of multiband compression
Three compressor styles plus expansion mode
Smart gain compensation with two modes
Auto-threshold recommends levels for each band
Minimum or linear phase crossover with variable per-band slope
Selectable lookahead and up to 4x oversampling
External sidechain with multiband or filtered options
LUFS, RMS, peak and true-peak metering
Mid-side processing and spectrum analyser display

03In depth

Compressor Styles and Sound Character

Multiband X6 offers three compressor styles: Smooth, Crunch and Punch. Each style has its own character, so you can choose the one that suits the material. The plugin also includes an expansion mode, which can be used to boost transients or reduce noise.

Devious Machines says the compressor was developed with input from leading engineers and has its own modern sound rather than copying a classic unit. Its tonal range extends beyond emulating a single well-known compressor.

Workflow, Controls and Metering

Compression can be set quickly with macro controls, then refined band by band. Auto-threshold recommends threshold levels for each band, and smart gain compensation with two modes plus in/out level matching help keep the output level consistent when you make changes.

Crossovers can be set to minimum or linear phase, with variable slope per band. Selectable lookahead, up to 4x oversampling, an external sidechain input with multiband or wideband/filtered options, a spectrum analyser, mid-side processing and LUFS, RMS, peak and true-peak metering give detailed control over the signal.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Devious Machines
Type	Plugin
Category	Compressor
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Multiband X6 used for?

Multiband X6 is a multiband compressor for controlling dynamics across up to six frequency bands. The developer also highlights uses such as vocals, drums, synths and mastering. It can be used on a single band for a classic compressed sound.

Which formats and operating systems does Multiband X6 support?

Multiband X6 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and runs on Windows and macOS. The plugin is 64-bit. Pro Tools support is listed as 64-bit AAX with native Apple Silicon support.