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Limiter Modules

Limiter modules (LL for Loudness Limiter, ML for Master Limiter)

 

The transparent and upsampling True-Peak Limiter module is placed at the end of the processing chain, but before the Export section. The Limiter is not added to the Modules area, but appears in the Limiter Module area. There can only be one Limiter module in operation.

 

There are two main types of limiter modules available in the Library:

  • Master Limiters (ML)
  • Loudness Limiters (LL)

 

The conventional Master Limiter has Input Gain and Output Trim (output gain). Alternatively, you can choose the all-new Loudness Limiter module, which, based on the background analysis, automatically sets the Limiter Input gain and threshold to hit a definable full track loudness level, for example to fit modern streaming services like iTunes.

Both Limiter types include a flexible and delicate SoftClipper. There are three available options from soft, smooth, and hard, and the Amount control sets how much peak reduction the SoftClipper will do at its maximum across the full track. 

The example below is one of the Master Limiter modules:

The Master Limiter controls are as follows:

  • SoftClipper On/Off
  • SoftClipper Type, selections Soft/Smooth/Hard
  • SoftClipper Amount, range 0.0 to 5.0 dB
  • Limiter Gain, range 0.0 dB to +15.0 dB
  • Output Trim Level, range –5.0 dB to 0.0 dB
  • Auto Release, On/Off
  • Release, 20 ms to 1000 ms
  • Limiter Profile: selections Electrical/Acoustic/Classical
 

The example below is one of the Loudness Limiter modules:

 

The Loudness Limiter controls are as follows:

  • SoftClipper On/Off
  • SoftClipper Type, selections Soft/Smooth/Hard
  • SoftClipper Amount, range 0.0 to 5.0 dB
  • Output Loudness, range –21.0 dB to –6.0 dB LUFS
  • Level Ceiling, range –5.0 dB to 0.0 dBTP
  • Auto Release, On/Off
  • Release, 20 ms to 1000 ms
  • Limiter Profile: selections Electrical/Acoustic/Classical