Inofficial:
The Hardware Limiter Collection (15 classic and modern models in total)
Model List
- Amethyst: AMEK System 9098 Dual Compressor / Limiter
- Coffee Mode 3: Chandler Limited RS124 Limiter
- Erin: Esoteric Audio Research EAR 660
- Gold 8254: Neve 2254 (33609 has same basic design)
- Indigo: Requisite Audio Engineering L2M Mastering Limiter
- Magenta C2: Manley Variable Mu in Limit mode
- Magenta D1: Manley SLAM! optical a.k.a. ELOP
- Midnight: Fairchild 670 Hardware Clone
- Nickel: UREI 1176
- Pacific PL-2: Pendulum Audio PL-2
- Platinum Lim: Bettermaker Mastering Limiter
- Platinum Lim LP: Bettermaker Mastering Limiter
- Tulip: Polygram Phillips QUAD VCA Mastering Compressor Limiter
- Turquoise 6001
- Wisteria DS1: Weiss Compressor/Limiter DS1
- Wisteria DS1 2:
Preamps available: Midnight, Platinum, Pacific PL-2, Magenta and Tulip.
Usage tips:
- Wisteria DS1 2: "The benefit of having separate attack hold and release hold, previously combined into a single lookahead parameter, is the ability to independently adjust the attack from the release. This is incredibly useful as it allows for the enlargement of the transient without compromising compression action."
"Conversely, when using a limiter based on lookahead, adjusting the attack to either anticipate or, in this case, delay it, creating more space for the transient, also delays the release by the same amount. This creates an issue because the release then exhibits a holding action that wasn't intended, potentially losing some of the loudness achievable with the limiter, especially when fine-tuning the release to low values."
The Ultimate Hyper-Limiter for Modern Mastering
Lace is a high-performance "Hyper-Limiter" designed for engineers who need to achieve competitive loudness without sacrificing the soul and punch of their mix. Powered by the Hyper3 engine, it delivers the most transparent limiting Acustica has ever offered.
Key Features
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Hyper-Limiting Technology: Moves beyond standard digital "brickwall" limiting by using sampled analog curves to shape peaks musically.
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Triple-Flavor Architecture: Includes Distill (transparent), Smooth (musical/analog), and Aggressive (maximum impact) modes to suit any genre.
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Precision True-Peak Handling: Ensures your masters are safe for streaming services by managing inter-sample peaks with extreme accuracy.
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Dynamic Visual Feedback: Powered by the Aria engine, offering high-definition waveform displays so you can see exactly how the peaks are being managed.
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Sonic Depth: Unlike "flat" digital limiters, Lace preserves the 3D depth and stereo image of your mix, even at high gain reduction levels.
Pro Tip: Try using the Smooth mode on your vocal bus. It acts as a high-end leveler that controls dynamics with an "expensive" analog feel before the vocals hit the mix bus.
Company: Acustica Audio