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Description

Step into the realm of precision audio mastering with the Universal Audio Precision Limiter plugin. This professional-grade limiter is designed to cater to the most discerning audio engineers and producers who demand pristine sound quality. The Precision Limiter is a part of Universal Audio's acclaimed UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform, ensuring a seamless integration with your DAW and offering uncompromising sound fidelity.

What sets this limiter apart is its advanced brick-wall limiting algorithms, delivering transparent limiting while preserving the natural sonic character of your mix. Whether you're working on a full orchestral score or a tight EDM track, the Precision Limiter ensures your audio remains free from distortion and excessive compression artifacts, even at the highest levels of gain reduction.

Its user-friendly interface provides precise control over essential parameters, allowing for intuitive adjustments without getting bogged down in technical complexity. With the Universal Audio Precision Limiter, you can confidently push your tracks to commercial loudness standards without sacrificing dynamics or clarity.

Key Features:

  • Advanced brick-wall limiting algorithms for transparent sound
  • Seamless integration with UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform
  • Intuitive interface for precise control and easy adjustments
  • Preserves the natural dynamics of your audio
  • Ideal for mastering applications across various genres
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Mixing with Universal Audio's Precision Mastering Series Plug-Ins

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Universal Audio Precision Limiter.

Comparisons

  • DMG Limitless and A.O.M. Invisible Limiter are frequently mentioned as potential alternatives to the Precision Limiter, offering transparency and flexibility.

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  • The bx_townhouse compressor is noted to excel in some situations over the SSL G Bus, offering a different character and modded design.

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  • The Pro L2 limiter is recommended by some as a robust replacement for the Precision Limiter, alongside suggestions to consider Ozone and Masterplan.

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  • The Oxford limiter, available in both UAD and native versions, is preferred by some for mastering over the FabFilter Pro-L2.

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Features and functionality

  • IK Multimedia Tape Machine 440 is praised for its authentic tape sound but criticized for high CPU usage due to oversampling.

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  • IK Tapes are noted to significantly reduce headroom with transient-rich materials, affecting dynamic range.

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  • The Precision Limiter is noted for its simplicity and effectiveness, often used with API Unison for gaming, video calls, and voiceovers.

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User experience

  • Users appreciate the SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 for its superior performance, while some prefer the bx_townhouse for its unique modded sound.

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Software and compatibility

  • The Precision Limiter is primarily used with UAD Apollo interfaces, but some users integrate it with other setups like MOTU.

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Value and pricing

  • Oxford's native version frequently goes on sale for $30 during major holidays, offering a budget-friendly alternative.

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Critic Reviews

Universal Audio Precision Limiter review | MusicRadar

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The UAD Precision Limiter excels in handling sonic extremes and offers perfected attack effects, making it an excellent addition to any mastering chain. Its transparent results and superb frequency spectrum preservation ensure songs emerge louder without compromising sonic integrity. However, it falls short as the ultimate loudness tool and offers limited dynamic range. Priced at $199, it's a well-valued plugin that guarantees stellar results, though it may not satisfy those seeking the utmost in loudness. Overall, a solid choice for those prioritizing transparency and spectrum fidelity.

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one of my favorite tools.

one of my favorite tools. as everything other from uad

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See how Armin Van Buuren uses Universal Audio Precision Limiter

Armin Van Buuren

Music Producer

Major League

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At 25:07 in this video, Armin describes how he uses UAD Precision Limiter.

See how Mike Shinoda uses Universal Audio Precision Limiter

Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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3LAU

Music Producer

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This Plugin can be seen at 1:08 in this YouTube video. (Not 100% sure if it's a Maximizer or a Limiter)

See how Shadow Child uses Universal Audio Precision Limiter

Shadow Child

Music Producer

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"The UAD stuff is brilliant for [limiting]," says Shadow Child, at 12:46 in this video.

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