Plugin of the Week - Sonnox Limiter V2

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In this week's episode of Plugin of the Week, JC Concato looks at Sonnox Limiter V2.
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[@cameroncox6254]

how does this not have more views!? Such great explanations and so thorough for this plugin. I knew that it raised loudness, but i had no idea how to pay attention to anything other than the input gain. Thank you for sharing this!

[@zebastian21]

I use and love the Sonnox limiter, thx for explaining in detail how you use it. I picked up a couple of tips :)

[@pointblankmusicschool]

Great to hear, thanks Sebastian!

[@tkelong3569]

I’m watching this at work with the volume down, as it often is when previewing YT vids. Odd that the cam is facing you 75% of the time. Showing off the desk? I don’t blame you, it’s pretty cool. Maybe more plugin next time around.

[@999GNG]

Just the best limiter out there!!! Thank you, sonnox together with FabFilter L 2 and GG!!!

[@charlesbonkley]

I wish JC talked about the Input Threshold vs. the Output Trim relationship. I have this limiter, but the Input Threshold still baffles me. The way I have used it, and I believe it's correct, is as follows: If Safe Mode is OFF, then Input threshold becomes the "hard ceiling" of the limiter as a whole. Setting the Output Trim, let's say to -1dB, you will still get overs that peak/slip-through that -1dB Output Trim point. Even with Auto Comp ON, which squashes the true/intersample peaks (fairly consistently, but not as consistently as Ozone, IMO), you can get the overs. Now, turn Safe Mode ON. The output trim now becomes the hard ceiling; nothing slips through. Now for comparison, Turn Safe Mode OFF, set Output Trim to 0.0, but set Input Threshold to -1dB. The Input Threshold is now the hard ceiling. This is essentially the two "worlds" the Oxford Limiter gives you: either your in Enhance Xfade mode or Enhance Curve mode. The rest is baffling as far as the difference really is! I do know this, however, if I want to retain the top-end and a touch brighter of a master, I switch ON the Safe Mode, which I never try to slam too high in the first place. I usually aim for 5-10% as the cherry on top for a touch more perceived loudness. Anyone have their own experiences they'd like to share?

[@bboymac84]

Wow this info about DB limiters is GOLD!!! Thank you.

[@pointblankmusicschool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bboymac84]

Yes this will help me sound better in the clubs.

[@blaiseboy123]

this was so helpful thank you so much for constantly providing great content for producers

[@Cryo837]

GREAT Video!!! Thank you. I just an Apollo Twin MKII Duo and am looking to get the UAD mastering plugs (one EQ, one Comp, and one Limiter). You just solved my limiter dilemma.

[@GenilsonOficial]

This video was just perfect!

[@boogiejonz]

JC explains applicable mixing concepts in an almost tangible way. Not only does he share what one could do, but also, why one should do it! Splendid! I must admit, the hot chick effect does help improve focus though. LOL!

[@pigknickers2975]

What you mean there's some guy there talking about some plugin? Missed that.

[@mbaudio2574]

Very good tutorial, thank you...Merci!

[@zaqstvnsn4633]

would love to hear more about dithering, or get a good link to some material.. I've tried reading/watching tuts but styll don't quite understand when or what types to use.

[@andym7333]

halo with sonnox limit for vocals on monitors ...... maybe to achieve a clearer result were i dont feel compression coming in and out slowly i could do with the knee down all the way since it will act so fast its unperciveable?

[@richardg8687]

Great Video!!! So this plugin can be used for mastering you own track? At minimum a poor mans master. After using this plugin there is no need to send your track to a mastering engineer?

[@pointblankmusicschool]

Hi Richard, yes you're right. This a professional limiter that is used for mastering, however mastering involves a lot more than just putting on a limiter. Our mastering course goes into this in a lot more detail.

[@richardg8687]

Okay Great! I will look into the next course in May

[@gravityfreaksmusic]

This video helped me a great bit. Thank you.

[@pizzanetwork8017]

How do I get a clear mix like that? Is it better to use multi band compressor during mixing ?

[@djGreenALERT]

Thanks for the video. I'm currently 18 mins in to it and apart from the threshold I'm trying really hard to see any difference between this and version 1 of this plug-in.

[@pointblankmusicschool]

Hello - as far as we are aware, apart from the threshold, the other differences are the dithering section, which has a strength feature option. V2 includes Sonnox latest inter-sample peak detection with True Peak limiting, now ITU-R BS.1770-4 compliant.

[@djGreenALERT]

I have since found out it is free to upgrade so thanks again!

[@henrygentles1894]

Nice Tutorial, someone who knows what they're talking about!

[@glizzyhendrix]

Thanx for this explanation

[@soundshout]

The G5 version of this plugin is only for Pro Tools and don't offer a VST version.

[@djgalawak]

hard to concentred but great explained ;)

[@999GNG]

G!!!

[@bboymac84]

dope. i cant help but think of Carly from the inbetweeners. you def seem kool.

[@davidjohnart]

👍🤩👍TOP👍🤩👍

[@QueMusiQ]

Arguing for dynamic processing songs intended FM radio in 2017 is to insist on being on the completely wrong side of history.

[@wetfrog82]

why would you let transients through, only to chop them out again later. surely that's just undoing the shaping you were attempting in the preprocessing?

[@pointblankmusicschool]

Hi Phillip, in the first section you let some through, but not all and in the second section you stop it entirely. This means that the process is more subtle and therefore a little more transparent.

[@ernieg]

i dont wanat to see you guys, just show the GUI!!! Stop Switching to you and GUI ! JUST LEAVE IT ON THE GUI THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@yossarian1633]

Disagree, I like that I can see Carly's fine self plus they show the gui when giving audio examples, perfect.

[@RockmannMusic]

Creat your own channel. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnnyvegas2015]

you have to stop showing this lovely girl....i can't concentrate

[@anonymoustracksghostproduction]

who si she?

[@wrcb7002]

If you need these plugins hmu i got you no problem

[@jamodrama]

Why dont you use real music to demonstrate this limiter. Real music-played by real musicians with real instruments instead of the horrible boring sounding sample/loops. ????