Product Detail
Smart:limit is an outstanding audio limiter. It offers limiter settings that let your mix breathe freely. With just a few seconds, it can achieve automatic parametrization. It comes with extensive loudness and dynamics monitoring, eliminating the need for additional metering plug - ins. It also has a unique set of sound - shaping tools. The intelligent processing preserves track details and provides transparent, uncompromised limiting quality. It guides you to meet the safe zone requirements of streaming platforms or loudness standards, and gives feedback through interactive Quality Check hints. You can speed up your workflow as it analyzes the signal and finds suitable limiting parameters quickly. You can choose a genre - based profile or upload a reference track. It has a revolutionary Instant Impact Prediction feature for real - time monitoring of key metrics. You can also shape your sound perfectly with the Style dial, Saturation, Balance, and Bass Control. System requirements include MacOS 10.9 Mavericks and above, Windows 10 (64 - bit), Intel Core i5 CPU or better, 4GB RAM or more, OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU or better, a free iLok account, and support for iLok Machine and iLok USB licensing methods. Plugin formats are AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3.
Using Sonible's smart:limit is easy. First, install it on your system that meets the requirements like MacOS 10.9 Mavericks or higher, Windows 10 (64 - bit), etc. After installation, open it in your audio software that supports formats like AAX Native, AU, VST2, or VST3. To start, you can let it do automatic parametrization in just a few seconds. If you have a specific style in mind, choose a genre - based profile or upload a reference track. For monitoring, extend the Loudness Monitoring section to see all the key metrics in real - time. Don't worry about restarting loudness measurements when you change parameters, thanks to the Instant Impact Prediction feature. When it comes to shaping your sound, use the Style dial to pick between soft and hard limiting. Play around with Saturation to add warmth or inflate the signal, adjust the Balance for spectral polish, and tweak the Bass Control for a better low end. Remember to keep your system updated to ensure smooth performance. Also, make sure your iLok account and license manager are working properly for continuous use.
