What it is
A clean sample-peak brickwall limiter with three selectable algorithms: Transparent, Balanced, and Aggressive. Pick a ceiling in dBFS (range -6 to 0 dB, default -1 dB), set a release, and the limiter holds the output below that line so nothing overshoots into clipping. The three algorithms let you trade off how hard the limiter pushes against how transparent it stays.
How to use it
- Pick a ceiling in dBFS: -1 dB is the standard for streaming, -0.3 dB is acceptable on CD masters
- Set release: short releases (50-100 ms) for transparent loudness, longer (200-500 ms) for character
- Choose the limiter algorithm: Transparent for the cleanest result, Balanced for everyday loudness, Aggressive for the most push
- Pair with the export panel's LUFS Normalize for precise target loudness
What it affects
The last stage before output. The limiter catches every transient overshoot and holds the peak at the chosen dBFS ceiling, so the master stays clean for any streaming target. Pairs with LUFS Normalize: pick a LUFS target on export, the limiter ensures the file gets there without clipping the ceiling.
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Included in the Pro tier.