

S73 is based on the 1973 analog Drawner and is described as a mastering processor. In 2016, Softube released two new plugins called Drawmer. Unfortunately, there are only three bands for processing in it (it may be fixed in the next updates), but there are more than enough of them! The advantage of this plugin is that you can use it as a multitask processor (all in one) and as a separate compressor (as part of Neutron Advanced). Multi-band processors underlie many of the tools from iZotope, such as Ozone, Trash, and others. See also: What is a sound card for? - iZotope Multiband Dynamics – Neutron

If you are an advanced user – you must have it in your collection! If you find it difficult, take a look at Blue Cat’s MB-7. The plugin has a well-developed analyzer and each control. It is a multi-band processor that includes a limiter, limiter, gate, expander and waveshaper. The Blue Cat MB-5 Dynamix is much more than a multiband compressor. For more information, visit the Waves website. If you mix it in small proportions, then the compressor works very softly and transparently. It has been around for many years, and in our opinion, is a classic Wave plugin. Waves Linear Phase Multiband Compressor (for brevity, named as LinMB).

In this article, we will consider the most flexible and popular plugins, the effectiveness of which has been tested by time and by global mixing / mastering engineers. Conventional compressors process the dynamics of the overall frequency spectrum, which does not always solve the problem. These plugins allow users to compress specific areas, giving a more transparent sound. Multiband compressors are great for compressing instruments and sticking together a common mix.
