Product Name: LIMITER
Product Type: Audio plugin
Brand: Mastering The Mix
Primary Category: Mastering limiter
Primary Use: Final-stage loudness control with smart target suggestions
Best For: Streaming masters, club masters, broadcast deliveries, mastering chains
Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
Platforms: macOS and Windows
License: 2 license seats as standard

Description

LIMITER is a mastering limiter from Mastering The Mix that analyses the input audio and provides smart target suggestions for gain, attack, ceiling, and stereo link. It includes NRG and PCH controls for shaping harmonic energy and punch, true-peak limiting, delta monitoring, and oversampling — designed to help reach competitive loudness while preserving clarity.

What LIMITER Does

LIMITER handles the final-stage loudness step of a mastering chain. It provides smart starting suggestions tailored to the input audio, gives detailed control over how the limiting behaves, and includes monitoring tools to hear exactly what the limiter is doing.

How To Use LIMITER

Insert LIMITER as the final processor on the master bus.
Select a streaming or reference target if relevant.
Use the smart target suggestions as a starting point.
Adjust gain, attack, release, ceiling, stereo link, NRG, and PCH to suit the track.
Use delta monitoring to hear what the limiter is removing.

Key Features

Smart target suggestions for gain, attack, ceiling, and stereo link
True-peak limiting for final peak control
NRG and PCH controls for harmonic energy and punch
LUFS, true-peak, and dynamic range metering
Delta monitoring for hearing what the limiter is removing
Oversampling and auto release options

Common Use Cases

Final loudness stage of a streaming master
Club and dance music mastering at higher loudness targets
Broadcast and podcast loudness compliance
Mastering with detailed control over peak behaviour and harmonic character

FAQ

What is LIMITER?
LIMITER is a mastering limiter that combines smart target suggestions with detailed control over peak limiting, harmonic energy, and dynamics.

Can LIMITER help reach competitive loudness?
LIMITER can help reach competitive loudness, but the clean result depends on the mix, arrangement, and how hard the limiter is pushed.

Is LIMITER enough for mastering on its own?
LIMITER handles the final loudness stage. For full mastering it is typically paired with EQ tools such as BASSROOM and MIXROOM, plus reference comparison with REFERENCE 3 and final QC with EXPOSE 2.

Mixing & Mastering Plugins

MIXROOM | Fix Harsh, Dull, Weak or Muddy Mixes

EXPOSE 2 | Instantly Spot Mix Issues Before Release

LIMITER | Intelligent Limiting for Modern Music

ANIMATE | Bring Energy and Impact to Your Tracks

LEVELS | Audio Metering That Catches What You Miss