Product Detail
Blue Cat's Protector is an outstanding 0 dB stereo brickwall limiter with adjustable dynamics. Ideal for your DAW's master bus, it safeguards audio output from overshoot, controls volume, and enhances perceived loudness, all with a transparent frequency response. Despite its simple controls, it offers a vast range of sounds and can be used as a track limiter for creative effects like distortion. Its large, colorful meters and custom dynamics histogram give great visual feedback, perfect for monitoring master bus dynamics. You can also monitor the loudness boost in real - time. Beyond its strong dynamics features, it has a powerful side - chain capability via MIDI CC output, enabling side - chain limiting and parameter modulation. Features include a 0 dB peak limiter, continuous dynamics control, stereo link control, DC filter, large meters, loudness boost monitoring, configurable histogram, side - chaining, and zero latency. It meets Blue Cat Audio Standards: available in multiple formats for Mac and Windows, with native DSP code, full MIDI and automation support, no CPU load on idle, customizable UI, smooth bypass, undo/redo, a presets manager, and support for any sample rate.
Using Blue Cat Audio's Protector is easy. First, place it on your DAW's master bus to protect your audio output. You can adjust the dynamics to your preference, whether you want a transparent sound or more colorful distortion. Keep an eye on the large meters and histogram to monitor the dynamics and loudness boost. For side - chain effects, use the MIDI CC output. Just connect it to other plugins and start creating unique sounds. When it comes to maintenance, there's not much to worry about. Since it has no CPU load on idle, your system will run smoothly. Make sure to keep your DAW and the plugin updated to get the best performance. And remember, when activating or deactivating the plugin, you won't hear any noise thanks to the smooth bypass feature. If you want to save or share your settings, use the presets manager or copy/paste the plugin state using the system clipboard.
