Waves L1 Ultramaximizer -

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Maximize Mastering Levels with the Classic Look-Ahead Peak Limiter

Waves’ first-ever limiter, L1 quickly became a favorite among audio engineers, whether to control peaks, change the dynamics and character of musical instruments, or make louder masters that explode out of the speakers.

Transparent and punchy, L1 offers true peak limiting that eliminates inter-sample clipping. It maximizes both the?level?of the digital signal and the?resolution of the final file. It offers superb re-quantization for all bit depths. Its look-ahead peak limiter enables you to increase sound file resolution and production master levels with precise control and dithering options.

L1’s limiter section is capable of a very fast, overshoot-free response. Because a typical music signal contains many high-intensity, short-duration peaks, simple normalization of the file may result in a low average signal level. L1 can significantly increase the average signal level of an audio file without introducing audible side effects.

Features

True Peak limiting accommodates streaming services’ needs

Look-ahead for instantaneous attack time

IDR dithering for increased digital resolution

Low-latency processing for live sound mixing

Fast, overshoot-free response to minimize distortion

Auto-release optimizes response to changes in dynamics

Multiple dithering and noise-shaping options

Single-band limiting for traditional dynamics effect

OS Requirements

Mac Requirements

Cpu: Intel or Silicon Architecture
Ram: 8
Disk: 16
Version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Additional requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display

Windows Requirements

Cpu: X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
Ram: 8
Disk: 16
Version: Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 11
Additional requirements: Minimum: 1024×768
Recommended: 1280×1024 / 1600×1024

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