Stealth Limiter...? about technique in use

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2016/07/14 21:30:47 (permalink)

Stealth Limiter...? about technique in use

 So I got this plugin from IK as part of the bogo deal (went with the JimiH. amp pack too)...and have begun trying it out here and there in a song I'm working on.   I am curious if it is standard to use this only at the Master/Final fader....or do you all (as I have done...and seems to give decent results) also place the limiter on individual tracks...ie for each instrument?  I have been reading up what I can find about limiters and get the jist of it...and Im finding interesting /varying results ...especially with the drums (..ie the limiter on the drum track set certain ways ..vs the limiter on the Master).  Then again ...I may be fooling myself that I am really getting a better result vs what I have done ...lol...so bare with me ....I have only just begunnnn .  Thanks for helpful/hurtful/hateful replies ....lol 

 
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    Re: Stealth Limiter...? about technique in use 2016/07/15 08:17:50 (permalink)
    "T-RackS Stealth Limiter is an ultra-transparent mastering peak limiter. It's a versatile sonic ninja of a mixing and mastering tool that features an advanced inter-sample peak limiting algorithm that lets you turn up the loudness of your mixes while still maintaining a clean a sound that’s full of dynamic range and sonic breathing room. T-RackS Stealth Limiter is your new go-to mastering peak limiter when you want impressive loudness without the damaging side effects of traditional processors."
     
     
    So basically, use it wherever you want - if your system can stand the strain.

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    Re: Stealth Limiter...? about technique in use 2016/07/15 12:25:44 (permalink)
    i will often use brickwall limiters, 
    not as brick wall limiting,
    but as color.....
    if you set the level just right, 
    where the meters hardly even move,
    but trust your ears, to hear the change, it will bring the overall level of the track up.......
     
    you can set it so it will bring up lower levels, sort of like a compressor,
    but it's different with the way it colors and effects the signal.
     
    IF your track is clean, with nice headroom, 
    the use of a limiter this way will not bring up the noise floor to a degree where it impacts the mix.
     
    i have used this technique across sub busses, such as vox, drums, guitars and keys

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    Re: Stealth Limiter...? about technique in use 2016/07/15 21:11:28 (permalink)
    Thanks....kinda the replies I was hoping for ....I believe it is very subtle and transparent...and I do notice it "taxing" the system a bit if I have it turned on in more than one location...though it usually just at the start of the song...ie ...i will stop the song and wait a couple seconds then start again and it is all cleared up and on point.  Im using MC7 and will be comparing mixdown with the limiter vs prev mixdowns to see if its an improvement of sorts....and I hope to post some material for some critique as to where I am with my recording ability.  Im pretty pleased with my results so far as demo material so far...thanks and always enjoy soaking info from all here....always great stuff


     
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