A set of plug-ins.
Limited-MAX is a specialized limiter based on being a capable predictive brick wall limiter, suitable for final mixing or mastering. Limited-MAX dynamically combines several unique restriction algorithms to provide a transparent restriction for all audio sources. Limited-MAX is capable of significant levels of compression / limitation without inadvertently creating an excessive amount of audible distortion.
Limited-MAX is highly customizable and suitable for a wide range of music sources. Limited-MAX reveals all aspects of a multiprocessor restriction algorithm. This allows the user to constantly tune and find the best sound from a huge number of options, and not from several algorithms. Other features include standard attack and release controls, customizable look-ahead controls, adjustable stereo linking, and a variable control style that modifies the sound and shape of the limiter compression curve. In addition, Limited-MAX includes a selectable DC filter and complete dithering controls, with a choice of dithering and psychoacoustic filtering.
Limited-MAX also builds on many standard LVC-Audio features. The visual output meter and the display of the waveform history can be switched between the normal view and the K-Metering parameters (K-20, K-14 and K-12). The selectable secondary meter can be modified to display the standard gain reduction of the limiter, input measurement, peaks between samples (ISP), or estimated distortion levels. Limited-MAX also has a choice of 2x, 4x or 8x linear oversampling for maximum accuracy.
Toned-MAX is a universal plug-in digital equalizer with analog modeling. Although Toned-MAX can be creatively used on individual tracks, it is great for mastering. Toned-MAX is not just a basic equalizer, but many different visual functions to control the signal and controls for generating the output signal.
Toned-MAX includes 15 different types of filters, including standard filters for top, bottom, shelf and signal filters. Toned-MAX also includes a tilt filter, a constant q bell filter, a band pass filter and filter types that simulate analog shelf filters. Filters include additional parameters, such as a Q-Link control to further simulate analog filter types, and two different dynamic equalizer parameters for simple and easy dynamic alignment. All filters can work in stereo, left, right, middle or side modes.
In addition to the various types of analog filters that can be achieved by combining different filters and the Q-Link function, Toned-MAX includes analog modeling of LVC-Audio, as found in PreAMPed and T-Chain (preamp models and vintage compressors). Toned-MAX includes a separate analog simulation of the input and output signals of pure analog equipment. There are 7 different input models and 6 output models. General drive control can be used to smoothly increase the saturation and dynamic performance of analog models.
Clipped-MAX is a multi-faceted instrument designed for a wide range of mixing and mastering – from subtle to extreme. Clipped-Max includes 4 different clipping modules that can be rearranged for various effects. Clipped-MAX has a built-in minimum linear phase oversampling that increases to 128x.
Modules for Clipped-MAX include SHIFTER, STEREO, M-BAND and MASTER. The SHIFTER module is based on the predecessor of Clipped-MAX, ClipShifter. The limit threshold can be dynamically changed based on the input signal. The STEREO module divides the input signal into the middle and side channels, and each channel has separate limit controls before combining it into the left and right output signals.
The M-BAND module splits the signal into 2-6 different equalizer bands for a separate limitation. The clipping amount and clipping algorithm of each strip are separate and customizable. The MASTER module includes eleven different clipping algorithms, including the option of peaks between samples to control and stop peaks between samples.