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Faraday Limiter

Goodhertz

Where to get itAvailable from Goodhertzgoodhertz.com

Faraday Limiter is a peak limiter plugin with analog-modeled input/output transformers that deliver a beefy, harmonically-rich sound rather than transparent limiting. Unlike typical digital limiters, it's designed to be dynamic, colorful, and inspiring—capable of timbral shaping and tonal coloration across buses, instruments, vocals, and dialog while maintaining characteristic punch and warmth.

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Key Features

01Analog-modeled input/output transformers with harmonic coloration
02Color control from 0% (clean) to 200% (fully-saturated transformer growl)
03Warmth control for frequency-dependent gain reduction characteristics
04Attack Time Constant and Release Time Constant (unitless, non-traditional fixed times)
05Sidechain with internal/external source selection, HPF (20Hz–250Hz+), and trim
06Stereo linking with Left/Right and Mid/Side modes, adjustable Link Amount (0–100%)
07Auto Gain automatic gain compensation with reference level setting
08Master Mix for parallel compression layering (0–100%)
09HQ Mode for higher precision processing with ~50ms latency
10Top Bar Readout modes: Max GR, LUFS (LT), Loudness Range

Things to Try

  • 01Use higher Warmth values (e.g., 100%) on snare drums to emphasize thud and low end; use lower Warmth values (e.g., -100%) to bring out stick and snare presence
  • 02Set Sidechain HPF to 250Hz or higher to allow low end to breathe and avoid triggering limiting with kick drums or bass instruments
  • 03Use Color at 200% for fully-saturated transformer growl, or keep it at 0% for cleaner limiting sound
  • 04Increase Color saturation effect by decreasing Threshold below signal peaks to produce more tape-like odd-order harmonics
Formats
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Official Website↗User Manual↗

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