BUTE Limiter 2 by Signum Audio limiter plugin interface

BUTE Limiter 2: True Peak Brickwall Limiter by Signum Audio Free Download

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BUTE Limiter 2 is a true peak brickwall limiter plugin from Signum Audio for Windows and macOS. It offers transparent limiting, a resizable history view and flexible gain staging.

VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

BUTE Limiter 2 is a limiter plugin from Signum Audio built around true peak brickwall limiting. The developer describes its limiting as ultra-transparent and high fidelity, with a streamlined interface. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for 64-bit hosts on Windows and macOS, and it is included with the BUTE Loudness Suite. A trial is offered.

Best for

  • Mastering loudness control
  • Maximizing final mixes
  • Stereo master limiting
  • Surround limiting up to 10 channels
  • Loudness analysis
Developer
Signum Audio
Category
Limiters
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Overshoot-proof true peak brickwall limiting algorithm
  • Linear phase upsampling for true peak control
  • Adaptive auto release with five release curves
  • Pre-Gain, Post-Gain and automatic Max Target
  • Resizable history for true peak, threshold and gain reduction
  • Warnings for Post-Gain true peak overshoots
  • Three layouts: history, vertical metering and compact
  • Automatic DAW sync and re-metering
03In depth

Limiting Character and Gain Staging

The limiter uses Signum Audio's overshoot-proof brickwall algorithm, combined with linear phase upsampling for true peak control. Adaptive auto release and five selectable release curves let you shape how the limiter recovers.

Pre-Gain pushes or reduces the incoming signal before limiting, while Post-Gain is applied after limiting. An automatic Max Target function helps set the level. You can choose whether the display highlights the limiter output or the overall output with Post-Gain applied, which suits both maximizer-style and limit-then-make-up workflows.

History Analysis and Layouts

The resizable history view tracks true peak, true peak output, threshold and gain reduction, and you can zoom from an overview of a full master to a specific section. Warnings flag any true peak overshoots introduced by Post-Gain.

Automatic DAW sync and re-metering update the history when you change settings, so you can see how adjustments affect the audio. Three layouts are available: the Resizable History View, a Vertical Metering View and a compact Horizontal Control View.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperSignum Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryLimiter
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does BUTE Limiter 2 support?

BUTE Limiter 2 is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats, all 64-bit. It runs on Windows 8.1 or higher and macOS 10.9 or higher.

Do I need Pro Tools to use BUTE Limiter 2?

You only need Pro Tools for the AAX version, which requires Pro Tools 12.6 or higher. The VST2 and AU versions work in other compatible hosts.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, BUTE Limiter 2 offers a trial.

Is BUTE Limiter 2 available in a surround version?

The surround version supports up to 10-channel Atmos. The version described here is the stereo version, and Signum Audio offers surround as a separate version.

07Developer

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