BasicLimiter: Simple and Effective Limiter
In modern music production, dynamic control is key to achieving a professional sound. A limiter is an essential tool for managing signal peaks, allowing you to increase the overall loudness of a track without clipping. BasicLimiter by Uhhyou offers an accessible and functional solution for these tasks.
This free VST plugin is designed as a single-band limiter. While the developer notes that the sound itself is not unique, special attention has been paid to the implementation of a “true peak” mode, which is important for precise control over the output signal.
Key Features
BasicLimiter is equipped with a standard set of controls for dynamic processing:
- Attack, Sustain, Release: Full control over the time parameters of the limiter’s response to the input signal.
- Gate: An additional gating function to manage quiet sections of the signal.
- Stereo Link: The ability to link the processing of the left and right channels to maintain the stereo image.
Technical Aspects
To ensure high-quality processing, BasicLimiter includes several technical features:
- 8x Oversampling: Helps minimize aliasing and improve signal quality during intensive limiting.
- FIR Filters: Uses 512-point FIR filters for oversampling and 64-point filters for suppressing high-frequency artifacts.
- Flat Frequency Response: Claims a flat amplitude-frequency response up to 18 kHz at 48 kHz sampling rate.
Purpose and Compatibility
BasicLimiter is suitable for musicians and producers who need a simple and reliable limiter without unnecessary features. It can be used on individual tracks as well as on the master bus for basic level control. The plugin is available in VST format for Windows (64-bit) and Linux operating systems.
Try BasicLimiter for effective dynamic control of your audio projects. It is a free tool that adequately handles its main task.
