for loudness during mastering a maximizer is needed

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samsome
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11 Nov 2019

from what i understand

for loudness during mastering a maximizer is needed..

not a limitor, nor a compressor (with makeup gain)

is that correct?

if you could also explain what does a maximizer do over what do a limitor does

thank you

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11 Nov 2019

samsome wrote:
11 Nov 2019
from what i understand

for loudness during mastering a maximizer is needed..

not a limitor, nor a compressor (with makeup gain)

is that correct?

if you could also explain what does a maximizer do over what do a limitor does

thank you
They are the same thing. They are a compressor set to brick wall. But for loudness you don't only need a limiter/maximiser. That's just a part of the equation. You need a solid mix before you can aim for pushing the levels with a maximiser otherwise it will just crumble and sound even worse than before.

samsome
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11 Nov 2019

ok thank you

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