Bx_Limiter v1.2 AU VST VST3 RTAS 32Bit Ked MAC OSX-IND

A simple but effective low latency limiter with a great sound. Seamlessly blend from linked to unlinked mode for stereo mastering. Plus a Wet/Dry control to smash up drum beats, pull up vocal details in mixes, control bass sounds, etc.

bx_limiter – The Concept.


When you mix in the box it is important to structure your mix. To get your mixes out of the computer ‘loud & proud’ but grooving and without unwanted distortion, it is necessary to cut off peaks and transients in many different channels and stems (=grouped or summed audio channels). Dont just limit on the master bus!

After reading the manual you will want to use many instances of bx_limiter on a typical rock / pop mix. And still use a full blown mastering limiter (like our bx_XL V2) on your master channel.

The basic idea is to determine EXACTLY how many dB of dynamics you reserve for every single dynamic signal in your mix. By limiting individual signals like bass drum, snare, lead vocals or bass you create more space and dynamic range for the overall mix.

The Basics of Dynamics.

Lets assume youre mixing a session which features 40 tracks of audio. That doesnt sound too unreasonable, does it?

Do you have an idea of how many peaks you get? Per track. Per second. Especially if youre mixing real drums, guitars, vocals, piano or even keyboards (if they were ‘played’ by a human being, not programmed or click-edited). The peaks will be unpredictable, they will have a wide range of dBs, and they will add up on the master channel.

The main limiter of the master bus will have to start pumping and distorting if you try to stop all these peaks in just one master channel, while aiming at the overall volume of your favorite major label CD production or Surround BluRay...

Brainworx bx_limiter - Changelog Version 1.2:

(Jun 21, 2013)
- added support for Pro Tools 11
- licenser update: fixes and new features
- fixed automation with VST3 offline processing

Version 1.1 (Apr 05, 2013)
- otimized performance
- fixed issues with possible high CPU load
- fixed Avid related issue in Pro Tools 10 that could lead to sporadic crashes
- fixed issue that could lead to values jumping in Ableton Live

Version 1.0.4 (Feb 27, 2013)
- enabled Multi-Channel for Pro Tools

Version 1.0.3 (Jan 16, 2013)
- fixed metering for control surfaces (#230)
- added support for high resolution displays (e.g. Apple Retina)
- licenser: improved Pro Tools activation

Version 1.0.2 (Nov 08, 2012)
- fixed AU issue (fixes AU validation)

Version 1.0.1 (Oct 31, 2012)
- licenser: minor fixes
- licenser: fixed activation issue under Mac OS 10.5 / Pro Tools 8
- licenser: fixed potential crash in online activation under Mac OS
- licenser: fixed issues with USB stick activation
- licenser: fixed file handling with offline activation

Version 1.0 (Oct 16, 2012)
- Release version

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