Limiter Box

Limiter Box free limiter by Synthescience

Limiter Box is a free limiter VST plugin developed by Synthescience. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

The Limiter Box is the simplest tool from our catalogue with a simple task to perform, to limit the amplitude level of your tracks under a selectable threshold.

However during its development we’ve found that using low threshold values together with very short release times could introduce some sort of short clipping behaviour. We decided not to fix it and leave it as part of the plugs character.

The Limiter Box is fully automatable and has the ability to store 32 presets and ships with a few already pre programmed ones to help you going on the way.

Installation procedure: Unzip the file, then copy the DLLs into your VstPlugins folder.

Made with SynthEdit

LA school esquire limiter

LA school esquire limiter free limiter by King Oz Records

LA school esquire limiter is a free limiter VST plugin developed by King Oz Records. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

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The esquire limiter uses two algorithms to process sound; A standard “envelope” mode as well as a “pumping” mode which allows some very unique effects. Now 32 and 64-bit VST2 compatible.

Designed to be fast and easy on the CPU; The envelope Mode uses at most 1.2% of Your CPU while the pumping Mode 1.8 – 2.2%.

In pumping mode; at low threshold and ratio tolerances, the esquire reacts much like a peak limiter in that it aggressively reduces volume. This however can be a great strength to create both effect and a more pleasing variety of normalization.

The one really nice touch about the esquire though is that it leaves no color. In fact it smooths the sound out. But it’s not an artificial sounding smooth, not clipping or leathery complexity. It’s not chalk or grit, it sounds like the smoothness in the air to some degree. And the envelope has no spectral tilt smoothness while it’s processing, in fact – the sound stays the same.

A smooth and sweet sound allows this limiter to be used at either the forefront in the master channel or track by track with little dissonance. Do be careful of the pumping mode however due to its intolerance of gain variance.

There’s another plus to using this limiter. Due to the fact that it uses a natural logarithm; its implementation of latency in the form both attack and release allows you to add transience to a great extent. In fact, you can potentially add 275 ms to the tail of your vocals and synth lines. The esquire is one the most sought after styles of limiter that have ever been made. But, it’s not designed to be a utilitarian limiter to remove clipping to a huge extent. It’s instead designed to smooth over sound to make it sound natural. Try the wall by boz for an ideal limiter for hard clipping limiting.

It’s also important to note that many limiters have a high pass built in. One may be added so that attack for drums and wide samples does not cause any mild distortion. Planned for version 1.7.

For a live preview watch the youtube video:

Changelog

(2)
+ Added LU support
+ Converted method of selection to bus.

(1.6)
+ Improved the behavior of the pumping limiter by individualizing the db detector type to threshold.
+ Enhanced the levels of pseudo morph ism because it looks neato and keen.

(1.5)
+ Reduced CPU usage (thanks Cytosonic & Aliasant).
+ Changed design (thanks Robert for color advice).

(1.4)
+ New refresh rate algorithm reduces lag.
+ Reduced CPU usage.

(1.3)
+ Better Logo Aesthetics
+ Named Presets.

(1.2)
+ Better math (Now Using Ruby);
+ Peak calculation using slide and line primitive
+ Rough solution for attack and release now applied.

Planned Changes

+ (NEW) adding RMS, DBFS detector alternative (will make sure preset #’s match)
+ Plug-in preset manager (Will require installer)
+ Extensive youtube tutorials
+ PDF user guide
+ Upwards limiting
+ Rational Mapping of threshold and ratio;

(To include three decimal places in the first 5 increments – More control)
+ Mouse wheel Support

For product suggestions and support try the DSProbotics forum:
http://dsprobotics.com/support/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16533&p=51766#p51766

LA school esquire limiter is a release of King Oz Records & Bipsounds which is hosted by bigdreamproducer.

VST is a trademark of Steinberg Technologies, https://steinberg.net

Videos

Below are a few videos You can watch showing the result of this professional level limiter.

{See video at top of page}

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btIb_6gC378

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD0pkoSIRvA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvCGaULoGbo

Made with FlowStone

http://www.leattol.com

HOFA SYSTEM basic

HOFA SYSTEM basic free multi-fx | eq | compressor | limiter by HOFA-Plugins

HOFA SYSTEM basic is a free multi fx and eq and compressor and limiter VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by HOFA-Plugins. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

HOFA SYSTEM basic is the freeware version of the popular EQ, dynamic & effect toolbox HOFA SYSTEM.
High quality channel strip and flexible effect kit as true freeware:

  • 30 modules with flexible routing and processing options.
  • All 300+ presets of the full version can be loaded.
  • AlgoVerb Plate algorithm for more spatial depth in your productions.

Altogether this provides you with incredible possibilities in creating custom effect chains – for mixing, mastering and sounddesign.

30 modules are available, while some have a limited range of functions.

https://www.hofa-plugins.de

Frontier

Frontier free limiter by D16 Group

Frontier is a free limiter VST, Audio Unit, AAX plugin developed by D16 Group. Compatible OS(s): Windows, macOS.

Frontier is a studio-grade limiter plug-in with simple and straightforward user interface. It allows for quick and efficient controlling dynamics of a channel, bus or master output. Frontier can be used as very transparent mixing / mastering limiter (at certain settings) with just licking the loudest amplitude peaks, or can be utilized as sound-shaper too, when more extreme settings are at stake. Especially with soft-clip option is enabled.

Key features:

  • Configurable control input.
  • Automatic output gain make up.
  • Controllable release characteristic.
  • Optional soft clip.
  • Tag based preset browser.
  • MIDI-learn functionality throughout.
  • 64-bit internal processing.

Pricing and availability

The product is available for registered D16 software users only and it’s available for free.

Copy protection

License key file (activation online / offline)

http://www.d16.pl/

FREE87

FREE87 free multi-fx | eq | compressor | limiter by eaReckon

FREE87 is a free multi fx and eq and compressor and limiter VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by eaReckon. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

The FREE87 series features four free VST effect plug-ins:

  • FR-COMP 87 (compressor + integrated 0dB brickwall limiter).
  • FR-GATE 87 (gate).
  • FR-EQUA 87 (1-band parametric equalizer).
  • FR-LIMIT 87 (brickwall limiter).

The FREE87 series is based on the upcoming ANALOG87 series which features a set of 5 high quality analog-style VST effects for Windows. Instead of just providing a limited demo of the ANALOG87 series, eaReckon is offering fully working free plug-ins using the same engine.

All you need to do to get these free plug-ins is to create a free user account at www.eareckon.com.

http://www.eareckon.com/

Free Clip

Free Clip free limiter by Venn Audio

Free Clip is a free limiter VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by Venn Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Free Clip is an intuitive multi algorithm soft clipper/wave shaper plugin, available as a Windows VST or mac Audio Unit/VST. The plugin allows you to choose between a range of wave shapes or ‘sigmoid functions’, from the most transparent but harshest hard clip, to the ‘softest’ but most saturated arctangent shape. You can then intuitively set the ceiling level using the slider that perfectly matches the level meter next to it. Oversampling is also available to remove high frequency aliasing; when oversampling is on this does introduce peaks slightly over the ceiling level however, so if you intend to use this plugin with oversampling as the final plugin on the master chain, ensure the ceiling level is set appropriately and/or the post-oversampling clip setting is set.

This plugin is a great way to conveniently transparently boost volume without clipping your daw, whether it be an individual stem or sound effect, or an entire track that you made. It is recommended that the hardclip, quantic or cubic shape be used for mastering, as these introduce no or minimal saturation to the waveform under the ceiling.

The plugin can be also used as a more traditional saturation/distortion plugin by setting a ‘softer’ wave shape, such as algebraic or arctangent – simply lower the ceiling level to provide more saturation to the signal – just remember to boost the output afterwards. Alternatively you can boost the input gain into the clipper for the same effect. In this case, increasing the oversampling value is helpful if you’re hearing high frequency aliasing! Be warned that high oversampling values such as 16 or 32 times can be very heavy on the CPU.

{See video at top of page}

http://www.vennaudio.com/

easyLimiter

easyLimiter free limiter by SaschArt

easyLimiter is a free limiter VST plugin developed by SaschArt. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

easyLimiter for easy mastering. Output audio limiting, stereo link, release of attenuation and few type of limiting. Show maximum attenuation.

All what you need to clean disturbing sounds.

Made based on our research in the field of wave attenuation of high peak that creates problems audition: rattles, crackling, distortions and other unwanted sounds.

Thus we got some attenuation original procedures with stunning results:

  • clear and smooth sound.
  • big volume with no unwanted sounds.
  • continuous sound and very close to the original line.
  • EXTREMELY low resources, UNIQUE in the area of audio limiters.

Features:

  • Look Ahead: detection of peaks are made before sound playing, this result a very little delay has no importance in the mastering process. This feature detects all peaks in time to can be limited.
  • Attack attenuation envelope. This feature make continuous sound and very close to the original line.
  • Release attenuation envelope. This feature improves continuous line of the sound.
  • Stereo link combines attenuation with stereo balance.
  • Left and right attenuation with memory storing.

http://vst.saschart.com

Dynamics

ZynAddSubFX free software-synthesizer by paulnasca 2

Dynamics is a free gate and compressor and limiter VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by mda. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

mda Dynamics is a Compressor / Limiter / Gate

http://www.mda-vst.com/

ClipShifter 2

ClipShifter 2 free limiter | clipper by LVC-Audio

ClipShifter 2 is a free limiter and clipper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by LVC-Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

ClipShifter is a wave-shaping clipping-style limiter that provides enough user controls to be useful in all mixing stages. ClipShifter uses a unique threshold control to change the clipping threshold dynamically based on the transient characteristics of the incoming audio. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. Additional parameters allow the user to control the even- and odd-order components of the saturation.

ClipShifter is released as a free and paid plugin. The paid plugin adds oversampling (2, 4, and 8 times) with selectable double processing, mid/side processing, and a 3-way multiband frequency control. The multiband frequency control can be used to apply clipping to certain frequency bands independently, while the free version applies the audio clipping to the entire frequency spectrum.

Major features

Plugin Features::

  • Clipping style limiter: from transparent sounding compression to hard clipping distortion.
  • Initial and End thresholds controls that can dynamically change the clipping level based on the incoming signal.
  • Controls for Clip Shape (hard to soft) and harmonics (even- and odd-order).
  • Visual display of signals using VU-style, PPM-style, and loudness/RMS meters to monitor input and output levels.
  • Scalable waveform history view with click-and-drag editing of clipping thresholds.

Paid Features::

  • Multiband EQ controls: 3-band EQ crossover, with independent processing of each band through the clipping algorithm.
  • Oversamping: 2X, 4X, and 8X internal oversampling to reduce aliasing.
  • Double processing: additional option to process audio an additional time through the clipping algorithm when oversampling is engaged.
  • Mid/Side processing: Selectable control for processing Mid/Side signals independently.

System Requirements and Specifications:

  • Windows: VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires Windows XP SP 3 or newer with a processor that supports SSE2 (AMD or Intel processor from around 2004 or later). An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.
  • OS X: AU, VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires OS X 10.5 or later, and an Intel processor. An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

ClipShifter can be purchased for $24.95 USD. For more information or to download the free/demo version, visit LVC-Audio.

http://www.lvcaudio.com

Clip Shifter

Clip Shifter free limiter | clipper by LVC-Audio

Clip Shifter is a free limiter and clipper VST plugin developed by LVC-Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Clip Shifter is a plugin designed to provide saturation and clipping effects to your audio. This can be useful for individual tracks, busses, and overall mixes. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. The threshold controls for Clip Shifter’s clipping can be set to dynamically change based on the transient characteristic of the incoming audio.

Clip Shifter is available as a Windows 32-bit or 64-bit VST plugin.

KVRDC12

http://www.lvcaudio.com