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Limiter

bx_XL V2

Plugin Alliance

Where to get itDiscontinued — replaced by bx_XL V3plugin-alliance.com

bx_XL V2 is an M/S stereo mastering limiter that splits stereo signals into mid (M) and side (S) channels, further dividing the mid signal into two frequency bands (Lo and Hi) using Phase-X phase-linear crossover filters. It's designed to increase loudness and improve clarity while maintaining punch and minimizing distortion artifacts, featuring a built-in 3-band psycho-acoustic loudness maximizer and a final brick-wall peak stop limiter.

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Key Features

01M/S stereo mastering limiter with 3 independent channels (Mid Lo, Mid Hi, Side)
02Phase-X phase-linear crossover filters for phase-coherent crossover between Mid Lo and Mid Hi
03Adjustable crossover frequency (20Hz to 20kHz) to separate bass drum from mid signal
04XL saturation knob with smooth third and fifth order harmonics on all 3 channels
05Mono-Maker to enforce mono compatibility below adjustable frequency
06Phase-corrected Solo modes for M, S, L, and R channels plus Auto Solo
07Sidechain mixer blending 5 signal sources (Mid Lo, Mid Hi, Mid, Side, External)
084 automatable settings with copy and paste functionality
0932 steps of Undo/Redo

Things to Try

  • 01Solo the S channel and tighten it with limiting while boosting by 1-2 dB to achieve maximum volume without distortion
  • 02Use Crossover Frequency slider to separate bass drum and limit it differently from the rest of the mid signal
  • 03Apply XL saturation cautiously on Mid Lo and Side channels (up to 50% should be safe) for perceived loudness without altering actual level
  • 04Use Fader Link on Mid Lo and S channels to drive signals into the limiter without boosting the actual volume of that channel
Formats
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