Waves mastering compressor

1. Should you compress in mastering?
2. Are waves compressors any good?
3. What is the best mastering compressor?
4. Which Waves plugins are best for mastering?

Should you compress in mastering?

Like equalization and limiting, compression is an important part of mastering. It's a great way to add punch to your mix as well as a sense of overall control.

Are waves compressors any good?

The Waves C1 Compressor is an excellent choice if you're looking for a more basic looking compressor; while still wanting all the essential parameters needed. The C1 is a great all-around compressor and I use it on everything from basic drum tracks to sub-mixes and group buses.

What is the best mastering compressor?

Let's take another quick look at the 17 best mastering plugins in 2021.

• Ozone 9 Standard.
• Brainworx bx_masterdesk.
• FabFilter Pro-Q 3.
• Softube Curve Bender.
• Brainworx bx_digital V3.
• Cytomic The Glue.
• Sonoris Mastering Compressor.
• Leapwing DynOne 3.

Which Waves plugins are best for mastering?

These are the best Waves plugins for mastering:

• Waves L3-16 Multimaximizer.
• Waves Linear Phase Multiband Compressor.
• Waves RS56 Passive EQ.
• Waves S1 Stereo Imager.
• Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor.
• Waves Submarine.
• Waves Trans-X.
• Waves Vitamin Sonic Enhancer.