What Limiter are you using?

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Jmax
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06 Mar 2018

Although I have the Kuassa, iZotope Re, and Ozone 8.

I still prefer to use the Onyx limiter (digital setting) for some reason. I like the controls and the look of it.

Are people really noticing a difference in sound using other limiters?

I really can't tell if I am hearing something different or just imagining that I am. Really your just making your output louder. The sweet spot wherever you like it. For me it's getting more quiet these days. I used to be a 'as loud as possible' without distortion. Until I realized that sounds like shit. Best keeping the dynamics.

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BRIGGS
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06 Mar 2018

FF Pro-L



I also use the built-in Reason limiter.
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aeox
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06 Mar 2018

I wouldn't say you're just making it louder. It also can change transients because of different limiter settings such as lookahead/attack and release times. The different "Intelligent Release Control" modes in Ozone 8 all sound a little different to me. Some result in more punchy drums, etc.
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06 Mar 2018

I use the Ozone RE. It's the most transparent limiter as far as REs or stock stuff goes imo.

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06 Mar 2018

They definitely sound different. I mainly use the Kilohearts limiter. It's a pretty good freebie. Transparent enough for what I need to do with it. That said I rarely do final mixes in Reason.

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NekujaK
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07 Mar 2018

Stealth Limiter by IK Multimedia has become my go-to limiter. It can be pushed hard with no artifacts and it is amazing at preserving bass in the signal. Of course, it's a VST. If you're talking REs only, then Kratos was always my fav.
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dustmoses
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08 Mar 2018

I use Kuassa, don't feel the need for anything else (as far as master limiter.)

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O1B
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08 Mar 2018

Izotope Ozone RE. IRC II, mostly. mostly.
ImageBeast. Most transparent. Definitely tightens.

Be warned: Sh*tty mixes will now be tighter, sh*tty mixes. Fix it in the mix.

makke
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08 Mar 2018

If you want loudness, there is no better limiter than AOM Invisible Limiter in clip mode.

Use two limiters. First one to cut sharp peaks, like FF Pro-L with gain reduction 2-4db and then Invisible Limiter with clip mode. You get loud tracks (still requires good, balanced mix) 😀

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United South
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10 Mar 2018

FF Pro-L set at 8x up sampling.

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10 Mar 2018

Ozone 8 Advanced (single module on a per-instrument or the suite on my output for mastering).
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esselfortium
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10 Mar 2018

Lately I’ve been using the Kuassa limiter, with a subtle RE-2A compressor just before it.
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10 Mar 2018

M-class and Ozone RE. I dunno the M-class works in lots of the times and does alot and treats my kicks to sum down my tracks.

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12 Mar 2018

Kuassa limiter, I probably over use this device
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12 Mar 2018

anyone experience with this: https://klevgrand.se/products/grandfinale/ ?

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12 Mar 2018

I like my limiting in hardware
Sound Devices 702T for interviews...and events...can absolutely save recordings

if u r asking about a VST, I use Toneboosters Barricade 32 bit version; 95% of the time as a meter on the overall mix output...I have used it on single tracks, too...obviously Reason will only talk to 64bit VSTs. Toneboosters have a 64bit version...I haven’t tried it...I like the 80s look of the 32bit version. For metering, the “by design” peak and rms peak freeze are gospel for my mixing/ mastering stsndards for the film we produce. The reputation of Toneboosters is excellence catching inter sample peaks.
I also use the Klangfreund LUFS meter to measure “broadcast” compliance in my mixes for film.
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Oquasec
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12 Mar 2018

Mclass & freeware/stock.
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moneykube
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12 Mar 2018

I have a few but try not to use any if possible... last 10 songs no limiter
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United South
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13 Mar 2018

Really liking Ozone 8 presets right now.

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13 Mar 2018

64bit Barricade is good, and you can get away with using it for free if you just use it at the end in a mastering way - it doesn't let you save settings in demo mode (same with The Glue!).

I seem to remember, when I was doing my limiters reading, that people thought Barricade *wasn't* the best at catching ISPs.

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O1B
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13 Mar 2018

Subtle RE-2A... that's interesting...
Great on vocals, but that TUBE definitely Sweetens.
It's the most 'electrifying' of the Compressors in RE - besides Softube's TUBETECH, IMO.
for Selig, I mean not harsh (to my ears) dynamics/frequencies,
- but crackles, and hisses like a hot mic on stage.


and, thanks for the head's up. I just realized I gotta grab Kratos:

Rare to see such a variable KNEE, and, CVs on Attack, Release, and KNEE give good envelope control.
No STEREO Control - like Ozone, but 2 will do, if it sounds good.
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I never realized there were so few controls on the Ozone - and no CV.
But, as a Master Bus Plug, the sound is Stellar.

Selig's LEVELER is probably one the greatest compressors there is - hardware included!
You can transparently 'lift' the energy to some 'consistent' level. It really sounds GOOD.
With the Leveler, there's no guesswork about maximizing the signal. It's awesome. Snare, Vocals: A GO TO.
(no way to make it stereo? I hate killing my stereo dynamics with these left-side reading Compressors.)
esselfortium wrote:
10 Mar 2018
Lately I’ve been using the Kuassa limiter, with a subtle RE-2A compressor just before it.

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13 Mar 2018

Either the Ozone RE or Ozone 8. There are times when I really like the vintage limiter (tube mode).

RobC
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13 Mar 2018

Splitting up into frequency bands and soft clip any extreme peaks. - Barely needed though for my target dynamics.

I'm for quietness peace.

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nickb523
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13 Mar 2018

Most of the time i use the MClass Limiter with the limiter turned off and push the softclip to desired level. After that i follow up with and instance of Ozone (only a tiny bit).

I've been thinking about grabbing the Kuassa one for a while... i also need to check out Selig Leveller as that sounds like it might cover my usage.

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