Limiter
Limiter
Gain Reduction
This meter shows the amount of gain reduction being applied to the signal.
Maximize
can be used to reduce the dynamic range and loudness with a single control, Threshold, which replaces the Ceiling meter when the Maximize toggle is enabled.
Use the toggle to switch Maximize on or off.
When on, lowering the Threshold will reduce the dynamic range and increase the loudness of the signal. This is achieved by amplifying the limiter stage output by the inverse of the Threshold value.
Release Time
Sets how long it takes for limiting to stop after the signal drops below the ceiling.
This is disabled when Auto is on!
creates a smoother release, which is especially noticeable when using longer release times.
Auto-Release
Use the toggle to enable or deactivate auto-release. When enabled, Limiter will automatically adjust the release time based on the characteristics of the input.
Additionally, the Release control will be deactivated.
Ceiling
Sets the maximum output level. If the input level is lower than the ceiling, Limiter is effectively bypassed.
Lookahead Time
Sets the lookahead time in milliseconds, determining how quickly Limiter responds to peaks. Shorter lookahead times result in more compression but can also increase distortion.
Ceiling Mode
Use the toggles to select the ceiling mode.
Standard is the default mode. Soft Clip introduces soft clipping when signals approach the ceiling level, while True Peak prevents inter-sample peaks.
Soft Clip and True Peak
In addition to the Standard mode, Limiter now offers a Soft Clip and True Peak mode. Soft Clip introduces gentle clipping when the signal approaches the ceiling level, while True Peak mode prevents inter-sample peaks.
Routing Mode
Use the toggles to select the routing mode.
In L/R mode, the left and right signals are compressed independently. In M/S (mid/side) routing channel configuration, the signal is encoded to mid/side before the limiting stage and then decoded to stereo at the output. This can be useful for preserving the dynamics of stereo signals.
Link
When using either the L/R or M/S routings, this continuous parameter can be used to blend the effect of the gain reduction across the two channels.