Waves L316 Multimaximizer Audio Plug In (Native)

Waves L316 Multimaximizer Audio Plug In (Native)

In the beginning, Waves created the L1 Ultramaximizer, and it revolutionized the world of mixing and mastering. Then came the L2 Ultramaximizer - heard on hit records and major motion pictures the world over. The way was paved for the L3 Multimaximizer, the world’s first auto-summing multi-band limiter. Now, Waves is pleased to present the newest member of Waves acclaimed L-Series, the L3-16 Multimaximizer, a 16 band peak limiter that delivers unparalleled loudness with unprecedented control.

Powered by Waves patented PLMixer™ Peak Limiting Mixer technology, the L3-16 maximizes your sound with pinpoint precision and breathtaking detail. With a wide variety of sonic flavors ranging from analog warm to digital cool, no matter what genre, no matter what sound, you’ll stand out from the crowd, loud and clear.

• Intuitive Paragraphic interface with frequency, Q, and filter-type controls
• Built-in linear phase equalizer
• Linear phase filtering for maximum output, free of phase distortion
• ARC™ Automatic Release Control across the band-split spectrum
• IDR™ Increased Digital Resolution with double precision bit re-quantization
  and 9th-order noise shaping
• 34 Release Character presets for mastering and sound design

Global Limiter Section

• Threshold sets the global limiting threshold: -30dB to 0dB
• Out Ceiling sets the maximum output level: -30dB to 0dB
• Threshold/Out Ceiling Link allows simultaneous adjustment of the Threshold and Out Ceiling faders.
• Attenuation Meter displays the overall wideband attenuation: -30dB to 0dB
• Release proportionately shortens or lengthens Release Character release values: x0.1 to x10.0
• Release Character contains ARC™ Auto Release Control factory presets
• Separation sets the Q for the multiband network crossover filters: Low, Medium, High

Priority / Gain Controls

• Priority adjusts the relative limiting across all bands: -18dB to +18dB
• Gain controls the gain of each Paragraphic EQ band, in front of the limiter: -18dB to +18dB
• Gain/Priority Link allows simultaneous adjustment of the Gain and Priority controls.
• Freq sets the frequency for each Paragraphic EQ band: 16Hz to 20kHz
• Q adjusts Q for each of the 6 Paragraphic bands: 0.33 to 3.0
• Filter Type selects the filter type for each Paragraphic EQ band: Bell, Low Shelf, High Shelf
• In/Out switches individual bands on or off.

IDR™ Section

• Quantize sets the output bit depth: 24, 22, 20, 18, or 16 bit
• Dither selects the IDR™ dither type: Type 1, Type 2, None
• Shaping selects the amount of noise shaping: Normal, Moderate, Ultra, None

System Requirements:

• Mac OS X or Windows XP
• Support for Intel Mac, Mac PowerPC, and Windows processors
• VST, AU, RTAS, or DirectX host application

Note: iLok required for product authorization.