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How to Use a Limiter - A Comprehensive Guide for Music Production

EDMProd via YouTube

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Learn essential audio mixing techniques in this 23-minute tutorial that breaks down the fundamentals of using limiters in music production. Master the differences between limiters and compressors, understand gain-based versus threshold-based processing, and explore key parameters like ceiling, algorithm styles, lookahead, and attack/release settings. Discover advanced controls including delta, unity gain, and true peak detection while gaining practical knowledge about implementing limiters in various scenarios - from mastering and drum bus processing to sound design safety and vocal peak control. Access additional resources including a compression cheat sheet and recommended tools like the Youlean Loudness Meter 2 to enhance your mixing capabilities.

Syllabus

Limiters vs. Compressors
What is a limiter?
Gain based vs. threshold based
Ceiling
Style/Algorithm
Lookahead
Attack/Release
Other Controls Delta, Unity Gain, True Peak etc.
Limiters in Mastering
Limiters on the Drums Buss
Limiters for Sound Design Safety
Limiters for Peak Control on Vocals etc.
Seeya!

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EDMProd

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