Precision Limiter Plug-In for UAD-1

bcgood · 18th December 2005

Has anyone used the Precision Limiter Plug-In for UAD-1? I'm wondering how it compares to hardware and other options.

thnx

warhead · 18th December 2005

It's actually quite clean and very easy to use, I use it a lot to milk another db or 2 from a mix also (I don't just cram the limiter like you hear on many modern mixes!). Like any other digital limiter it is a look ahead design, so comparing to analog outboard it will always keep things at the threshold you set, and analog "can" let things by.

War

bcgood · 18th December 2005

Thanx War, I have used the limiters that are in Wavelab and I don't like them so I was wondering if this is a big step up from those...

MASSIVE Master · 18th December 2005

I would definitely say "yes" up from most plug-immeters.

bcgood · 19th December 2005

I think I saw a comment from you on the UA site. Thnx for the info.

bcgood

Teacher · 19th December 2005

I prefer Sonic Timeworks Mastering Compressor....YMMV

max cooper · 19th December 2005

Liked it at first, now I don't use it so much since I got the PSP Vintage Warmer.

PSP is winning the plugin war IMVHO.

Just started using the Mixpack and the 84 delay and I'm quite impressed so far.

robdarling · 19th December 2005

In the world of brickwall limiters, it is my favorite. It is is clean and clear, and the different modes let you do bigger low end when you need to.

mixerguy · 22nd December 2005

plug in limiters suck, compared with a good hardware unit. YMMV

HMC · 22nd December 2005

Hi!
I think it´s not better than the TL´s Maximizer (Freeware), which is in my opinion the best plugin for its price

Compare the demo of the precision limiter with TL´s Maximizer, an you will save a lot of bucks.

Anyway, I recently read at the german Studio Magazin (it was an older article), that we have to look at intersample peaks which shoots through brickwalls and causes audible distortion in nearly all cd players. Even in the most of highend mastering songs.

Does the precision limiter catch those peaks...?

Regards,
Wolfgang

18th December 2005	#1
bcgood Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,952 Thread Starter	Precision Limiter Plug-In for UAD-1 Has anyone used the Precision Limiter Plug-In for UAD-1? I'm wondering how it compares to hardware and other options. thnx

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warhead Jai guru deva om Joined: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,253	It's actually quite clean and very easy to use, I use it a lot to milk another db or 2 from a mix also (I don't just cram the limiter like you hear on many modern mixes!). Like any other digital limiter it is a look ahead design, so comparing to analog outboard it will always keep things at the threshold you set, and analog "can" let things by. War __________________ Warren Dent, Owner - ZenPro Audio: Gear Now & Zen

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bcgood Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,952 Thread Starter	Thankx Thanx War, I have used the limiters that are in Wavelab and I don't like them so I was wondering if this is a big step up from those...

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bcgood Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,952 Thread Starter	Read your comment I think I saw a comment from you on the UA site. Thnx for the info. bcgood

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MASSIVE Master Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago (Schaumburg / Hoffman Est.) IL Posts: 2,709	I would definitely say "yes" up from most plug-immeters.

19th December 2005	#6
Teacher Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: NY Posts: 1,913	I prefer Sonic Timeworks Mastering Compressor....YMMV

19th December 2005	#7
max cooper Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,802	Liked it at first, now I don't use it so much since I got the PSP Vintage Warmer. PSP is winning the plugin war IMVHO. Just started using the Mixpack and the 84 delay and I'm quite impressed so far.

19th December 2005	#8
robdarling Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 790	In the world of brickwall limiters, it is my favorite. It is is clean and clear, and the different modes let you do bigger low end when you need to.

22nd December 2005	#9
mixerguy Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,002	plug in limiters suck, compared with a good hardware unit. YMMV

22nd December 2005	#10
HMC Gear interested Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Bonn / Germany Posts: 14	Hi! I think it´s not better than the TL´s Maximizer (Freeware), which is in my opinion the best plugin for its price Compare the demo of the precision limiter with TL´s Maximizer, an you will save a lot of bucks. Anyway, I recently read at the german Studio Magazin (it was an older article), that we have to look at intersample peaks which shoots through brickwalls and causes audible distortion in nearly all cd players. Even in the most of highend mastering songs. Does the precision limiter catch those peaks...? Regards, Wolfgang

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