TomHelvey
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Good Limiter Plugin
I had been using the UAD precision limiter, it did exactly what I wanted it to do: set the absolute maximum level without distortion or overs. Normally I barely tickle it but it's nice to have on the master. I stopped using my UAD-1 card because it was causing all kinds of problems with X3. I've been looking for something that works as well, for now I'm using the Concrete Limiter but it doesn't seem quite as transparent and the Blue Cat limiter seems to pump a little too much. I don't need a multiband or anything fancy, just something to keep the mix under control.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:13:42
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You may want to try the free demo of FabFilter Pro-L If you like it and are a first time FabFilter customer, there is a 10% discount available from any existing user.
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cryophonik
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:13:52
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Try the FabFilter Pro-L demo.
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John
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:17:39
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Concrete Limiter is not transparent? That is news to me. You can switch on the bass switch to add a bit more bass but beside that I find it very transparent.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:22:23
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the "Boost 11" limiter in Sonar is actually not terrible - I don't know if I'd put it on the master bus, though.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:33:06
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:36:52
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scook
You may want to try the free demo of FabFilter Pro-L If you like it and are a first time FabFilter customer, there is a 10% discount available from any existing user.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:43:40
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:44:51
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I use mostly UAD precision limiter or maximizer
Try also:
Waves L2
Voxengo Elephant
Limiter6
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 12:49:16
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The T-Racks Brickwall Limiter is probably also worth a look. Great inexpensive plugin.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 13:13:17
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For limiting I find Concrete limiter is highly transparent...not sure why you find the opposite.
If it isn't to your taste then I second Voxengo Elephant.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 13:13:27
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bandso
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 13:22:31
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The Slate FG-X is made especially for transparency and can make audio masters extremely loud in volume with no ill effects.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 13:53:33
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Plugin Alliance,,, DSM V2 Dynamic Spectrum Mapper is amazing once you learn how to use it correctly.
It blows multiband limiters away . I been putting one of these on my drum,bass,guit,voc Subs and my recordings are way punchier. Try the Demo but watch the video tutorial before trying it . Otherwise you will hate it at first
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 14:07:18
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Razorwit
The T-Racks Brickwall Limiter is probably also worth a look. Great inexpensive plugin.
Dean
I was going to suggest this one.
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 17:24:24
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scook
Might also want to look at A.O.M. Invisible Limiter
I have heard many good news on this plug...... +1 for Voxengo Elephant too
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 19:45:00
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bandso
The Slate FG-X is made especially for transparency and can make audio masters extremely loud in volume with no ill effects.
+1
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/15 19:56:45
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/16 04:46:11
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limiter6 ++, and also toneboosters barricade's another goodie :)
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Re: Good Limiter Plugin
2013/11/16 05:09:57
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lawp
limiter6 ++, and also toneboosters barricade's another goodie :)
+1 for TB Barricade!
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