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Unlock the Secrets of Limiters: Avoid These 3 Critical Mistakes!
Are you making these common limiter mistakes that could be ruining your mixes? In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the world of limiters, revealing three crucial errors that even seasoned producers often overlook. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this knowledge will revolutionize your approach to using limiters and take your audio quality to the next level!
Join us as we explore the hidden pitfalls of oversampling, the misuse of mastering limiters, and the sneaky effects of True Peak limiting. You’ll discover why these seemingly innocent practices can sabotage your sound and learn how to avoid them like a pro.
What You’ll Learn
1. The surprising impact of oversampling on your limiter settings
2. Why using mastering limiters for track-level processing is a CPU nightmare
3. The hidden dangers of leaving True Peak limiting engaged by default
4. How to choose the right tools for different limiting scenarios
5. Insider tips from professional mastering engineers
Key Points
1. Enabling oversampling at the end of your process can introduce unwanted limiting
2. Compensate for oversampling by adjusting your limiter’s gain
3. True Peak limiting can cause unexpected increases in limiting
4. Using mastering limiters like Pro-L2 for individual tracks is inefficient
5. Lightweight clippers and track limiters are better choices for most mixing scenarios
6. Hard clippers are incredibly CPU-efficient for track-level processing
7. DMG TrackLimit is a great alternative to mastering limiters for individual tracks
8. True Peak limiting should be used thoughtfully, not left on by default
9. Consider using a second limiter stage for True Peak limiting
10. Monitor and adjust your settings to compensate for True Peak limiting effects
The Takeaway
Understanding these common limiter mistakes is crucial for achieving clean, professional-sounding mixes and masters. By avoiding oversampling pitfalls, choosing the right tools for each job, and using True Peak limiting judiciously, you’ll be able to harness the full power of limiters without compromising your sound quality or CPU resources.
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