Ozz
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Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
I've been using Boost 11 on a few things (usually the master bus and sometimes a problematic track)....
Was looking at the Concrete Limiter.....they appear somewhat similar in setup.....just wondering....is one any better than the other, or are they essentially going to perform to similar if not exact results?
$20 seems reasonable for it, if I'll get a true improvement in sound or overall system performance....otherwise, I'll stick with what I've got...
Thanks,
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arlen2133
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 18:26:28
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I suggest getting the concrete limiter. Can't go wrong and at $20, you'll find you get your money's worth hand over fist. 
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 18:34:23
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Get Concrete Limiter, it's much better general purpose limiter.
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 18:38:50
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Have both boost11 is okay, but it is a bit rough compared to Concrete limiter, its much smoother! Better!
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 18:42:31
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IMHO , the concrete limiter is much more useful than the Boost 11.
You can use it on a track per track basis in the Pro Channel . This will give you a lot of flexibility for dialing in up a punchy sounding mix before you have to put anything on the master buss . In addition to that the C L seems to sound very transparent w out introducing artifacts …
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 18:50:18
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Can't add anything else to what's already been said.
CL is head & shoulders above Boost 11
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Ozz
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 18:52:52
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Good enough for me....Just wanted to make sure I wasn't paying for an upgraded GUI.... ;-)
I think I'll pick it up tonight.
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 19:09:40
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Way better than Boost 11.
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 19:21:36
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Its one of my goto plugins. Its slick, easy to use and transparent. It does its job without fuss.
I've had it since it was first released. Its a very useful plugin.
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Ozz
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 19:53:56
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Purchased and installed! And....sure it may be placebo effect....but replacing boost 11 with the Concrete Limiter actually made a difference to my ears....will play around more with it tomorrow...
Thanks for the responses.
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John
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/13 20:04:34
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I as a rule don't like to disparage things but what you hear is the truth. Boost 11 is unworthy of Platinum. CL will run it into the ground.
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/14 00:33:00
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Concrete Limiter sounds WAAAAAAAAAAY better than Boost 11! ...... I mean WAY!!!!!!!
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/14 14:48:00
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I have a question ..... If I replace the Boost 11 with the CL in the master bus will I need to run the Brickwall limiter in the fast mastering mode also or is it not necessary.
post edited by Blackiejames7 - 2015/11/14 14:58:56
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/14 15:39:16
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I don't know what Fast Mastering Mode is. I do know that the CL is a brickwall limiter.
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/14 16:26:43
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if you have it, maybe try the Nomad Factory 'BT Limiter' (it came with Sonar X2 or X3 I think). It has all the basic controls (Boost 11 and Concrete Limiter are missing quite a few). Personally I don't like Concrete Limiter (don't shoot me CL fans !) but admit at first it sounds great, but hearing it back later I always notice some lost on transients/drive/dynamics. I like to control attack and release (not that I can yet  ), to me they are the throttle and brakes of any compressor/limiter. Just mentioning you don't HAVE to use a Limiter, I get better (ok, less worse) results sinds I stopped Limiters and just let it clip, plus it's easier. Anyway, good luck
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dubdisciple
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Re: Boost 11 vs Concrete Limiter
2015/11/14 22:02:44
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Boost 11 may be my least favorite compressor ever released by Cakewalk. It's not that bad if you use it gently, but the GUI makes it looks like you can do more than what will actually sound good. By the time the GUI reflects it visually, the sound is already messed up. I know we are supposed to mix with ears, but it is natural to expect the visual aspect to have some use.
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