Waves L3 Multimaximizer

About Waves L3 Multimaximizer

Waves L3 Multimaximizer by Sam Ash - With the L3 Peak Limiter, Waves has once again created an entirely new category of audio processor. Like its predecessors, the acclaimed L1 and L2 limiters, the L3 is destined to become an indispensable tool for professional mixing and mastering by offering unprecedented control over multi band peak limiting. The key to the L3s power is its patent pending Peak Limiting Mixer PLMixer engine. The L3 differs from conventional wide band and multi band limiters in several ways Unlike wide band limiters, the L3 first uses linear phase crossover filters to divide the audio spectrum into five bands. The PLMixer then uses psychoacoustic criteria to intelligently decide how much attenuation to apply to each band so that all available headroom is used. The result is that intermodulation is minimized and overall loudness is maximized, while brick wall limiting is still maintainedall while retaining the simplicity of a single master threshold control. Unlike traditional multi band limiters, the PLMixer doesnt require a wide band peak limiter to catch overshoots generated by individual band adjustments. Instead, the PLMixer automatically controls the gain relationship between the bands. The L3s Priority control allows the user to control the relative limiting of each band. This unique control lets users adjust the tonal character of the L3 over a wide range, while maintaining brick wall limiting. The L3 allows a 12dB boost or cut in each band in addition to the limiting applied to each band. In effect, this feature functions exactly like a Linear Phase EQ placed before the limiting section of the L3, making the L3 an all in one final mastering tool. The L3 features a linear phase crossover which doesnt introduce phase distortion between the frequency bands. The crossover points are selectable by the user. While the technology of the PLMixer allows the L3 to be extraordinarily transparent, additional controls allow it to emulate the color and character of vintage limiters. T
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