AU Peak Limiter

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AU Peak Limiter

Is there any difference between the AU Peak Limiter in GB '08 and '09? I have '08 and can't figure out the Peak Limiter. The bottom slider isn't working.

Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Feb 2, 2010 8:40 AM

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Answer 1

HangTime

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Feb 2, 2010 8:43 AM in response to scoop27

scoop27 wrote:
Is there any difference between the AU Peak Limiter in GB '08 and '09?

no

The bottom slider isn't working.

perhaps you're looking at the "limiting amount"? that's a meter, not a slider

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scoop27 Author

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Feb 2, 2010 12:29 PM in response to HangTime

Is the "meter" supposed to change according to my inputs, like when I change attack and release? Because it does nothing when I slide the inputs.

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HangTime

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Feb 2, 2010 12:35 PM in response to scoop27

scoop27 wrote:
Is the "meter" supposed to change according to my inputs, like when I change attack and release?

it's more about the Pre-Gain, but all 3 controls shape the limiting

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scoop27 Author

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Feb 2, 2010 12:54 PM in response to HangTime

Even when I change the Pre-Gain, there is no visible change on the limiting amount meter. Is it because it's an imported WAV file (orange color), and not a software instrument (green)?

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HangTime

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Feb 2, 2010 12:56 PM in response to scoop27

Is it because it's an imported WAV file (orange color), and not a software instrument (green)?

no. perhaps the level of the file is just too low?

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scoop27 Author

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Feb 2, 2010 1:17 PM in response to HangTime

I think if anything, the level is too high, because I'm peaking in the red in certain spots. I thought by turning on the peak limiter, those peaks would be limited. Should I use the AU Dynamics Processor to prevent the peaking instead?

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HangTime

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Feb 2, 2010 1:21 PM in response to scoop27

scoop27 wrote:
I thought by turning on the peak limiter, those peaks would be limited.

they should. where exactly are you choosing the limiter?

Should I use the AU Dynamics Processor to prevent the peaking instead?

that wouldn't be my first choice, but you might experiment with it

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scoop27 Author

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Feb 2, 2010 2:19 PM in response to HangTime

I'm choosing it from the drop down menu on the right side. I click on a specific track, then click on the "i" on the right, then go and check the peak limiter in the drop down box.

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