Waves L3-16 Multimaximizer Native  E-mail this product to a friend YOU SAVE $110

TheL3 Multimaximizer is a pair of plug-ins for Native based DAW systemsthat perform multi-band peak limiting, delivered in two versions. The Multimaximizer and Ultramaximizerplug-ins both utilize a patent-pending "Peak Limiting Mixer" (PLMixer)engine, the only difference being that less control is provided on theUltramaximizer.

Unlike most wide band limiters, the L3 useslinear phase crossover filters to divide the audio spectrum into fivebands. The PLMixer then uses psychoacoustic criteria to intelligentlydecide how much attenuation to apply to each band so that all availableheadroom is used.

The result is that inter-modulation isminimized and overall loudness is maximized, while brick-wall limitingis still maintained - all while retaining the simplicity of a singlemaster threshold control. With its transparent operation, brick-walllimiting, extreme tonal range and dithering and noise shaping control,the L3 can function as a complete mastering processor.

• The PLMixer doesn't require a wide band peaklimiter to catch overshoots generated by individual band adjustments.Instead, the mixer automatically controls the gain relationship betweenthe bands.

•A Priority control allows the user to control the relative limiting ofeach band. This unique control lets users adjust the tonal character ofthe L3 over a wide range, while maintaining brick-wall limiting.

•The L3 allows a 12dB boost or cut in each band in addition to thelimiting applied to each band. In effect, this feature functionsexactly like a Linear Phase EQ placed before the limiting section ofthe L3, making the L3 an all-in-one final mastering tool.

•Features a linear phase crossover which doesn't introduce phasedistortion between the frequency bands. The crossover points areselectable by the user.

•While the technology of the PLMixer allows the L3 to be transparent,additional controls allow it to emulate the color and character ofvintage limiters. The Separation control adjusts the independence ofeach band - when set to 0, the bands do not react separately, and sothe L3 functions and sounds like a wide band limiter.

•The Master Release alters the L3's Adaptive Release Control (ARC,)offering a Warm, Scaled, Aggressive and Manual tonal options inaddition to the standard ARC setting.

• Includes dithering and noise shaping section.

Note! Requires an iLok