Boost upward limiter plugin interface by UrsaDSP

Boost: Ultra-Low Distortion Upward Limiter by UrsaDSP Free Download

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Boost is an ultra-low distortion upward limiter plugin from UrsaDSP for controlling dynamics and peak levels on tracks, groups and master buses. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Boost is a limiter plugin from UrsaDSP that focuses on upward dynamics processing. Its design aims to raise levels and reveal detail without the distortion that usually comes with aggressive limiting. The developer describes its Trajectory Technology as a way to control audio level while keeping the signal clean. Producers can use it on individual tracks, bus groups or the master bus, with mid-side processing, true-peak control and a parallel compression option included.

Best for

  • Mix bus loudness
  • Master bus limiting
  • Transient emphasis
  • Stereo image shaping
  • Reverb tail preservation
  • Streaming loudness compliance
Developer
UrsaDSP
Category
Limiters
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Ultra-low distortion limiting for transparent gain increases
  • Prevents inter-sample overs with true-peak detection
  • Focus control moves from upward processing to brick-wall limiting
  • Mid-side mode for stereo image manipulation
  • Drive and emphasis modes for added character
  • Max gain control aimed at preserving reverb tails
  • Parallel compression option
03In depth

Loudness and Peak Control Without Heavy Distortion

Boost is designed to increase loudness without forcing the mix into heavy character. UrsaDSP says its Trajectory Technology keeps audio clean and distortion-free while the limiter works.

The Emphasis control enhances the psychoacoustic loudness of transients without raising the peak level. This lets you adjust perceived loudness and peak level separately, which is useful when a mix needs to feel louder without hitting a hard ceiling.

The Focus control moves smoothly between upward processing and brick-wall limiting, so you can shape how the limiter behaves across a range of material.

True-Peak Safety and Stereo Processing

The clarity true-peak detector removes inter-sample overs, which can cause DAC distortion, compression artifacts and unexpected loudness restrictions on streaming platforms. According to the developer, this is done without changing the sound of the mix.

The mid-side mode allows stereo image manipulation, letting you treat the center and sides differently. The max gain control is intended to preserve reverb tails, and drive and emphasis modes add character when you want it.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperUrsaDSP
TypePlugin
CategoryLimiter
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Which formats and operating systems does Boost support?

Boost is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. The system requirements note that VST2 is not supported in practice, so check the requirements before installing.

What are the system requirements for Boost?

On Mac, Boost requires Mac OS X 10.9 or later and runs in 64-bit only, in VST3, AU or AAX. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later in VST3 or 64-bit AAX.

Is there a trial version of Boost?

Yes, a trial version is available from the developer.