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Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
What would you recommend for a built-in Sonar limiter for transient peak limiting? I want to use it as the last VST in my mixing chain so it will be on pre master fader.
I want to set it to -.35 db and have it catch all peaks. Any ideas?
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/07/31 23:12:07
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If you are asking about which limiter supplied with SONAR Producer to use, your choices are few. The limiter in the Sonitus Multiband is probably the best choice. If you are asking about third-party solutions, that is an entirely different question.
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/07/31 23:41:38
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Looking for only what comes in Sonar. I have used the program for years but have not found this type of limiter yet. I think I must be missing something so I ask.  Rimshot
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/08/01 00:17:10
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There is also no control other than on/off for the Sonitus limiter function. The purpose if the limiter is to prevent clipping. You will also have to setup the compressor to prevent levels over -.35 db.
post edited by scook - 2013/08/01 00:26:57
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/08/01 10:36:42
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i personally have never found a limiter in sonar that does the job properly.
i like Waves L1 for tracks, and L2 for mastering.
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/08/01 19:15:42
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I grabbed the Concrete Limiter when it first came out for half price. I am glad I did; Boost 11 was terrible and the freebies that I had just so, so. CL sounds pretty descent for what I paid. I would still like to get Waves L2 at some point or the PSP that Jeff likes so well.
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/08/01 19:51:13
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If I had to make do with what comes bundled with SONAR, I would not attempt to make -0.35dB my target. Make it -1.0dB and the limiter becomes less critical. Nobody will know the difference.
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/08/02 06:21:16
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Thanks to all for your input. Much appreciated.
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post edited by Splat Chat O'samplemashy - 2018/12/21 16:45:30
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Re: Best built-in Sonar limiter for precise peak limiting
2013/08/02 19:08:28
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Mike, I think you'll find Pro-L perfect for your kind of material. It does pretty good in squash-to-death mode, too, but for lightly limited material it's like it's not even there. Use the lookahead feature and set the attack to a low setting like 4-5ms.
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