LimitOne: Hybrid Limiter and Clipper Plugin by Leapwing Audio

LimitOne splits the work between two processors. The Pufferfish algorithm operates in the frequency domain and distributes energy across the spectrum with automated multi-band dynamics control. The Hedgehog algorithm operates in the time domain and is designed to shape transients, with its behavior driven by the Drive and Ceiling levels.

Because both algorithms respond to the same two controls, you adjust the overall limiting behavior without setting each processor separately. Leapwing Audio describes the goal as dynamics control that avoids the artifacts and coloration of traditional limiters.

A variable balance control lets you move between softer limiting and harder clipping. Clipping adds color and punch, while limiting is generally less audible at the same level of gain reduction. The balance control gives you a way to set how much of each character you want on a given source.

Use it on mix bus or master chains when you want loudness with control over the final character of the sound.