LoudBody is a limiter plugin from BeatSkillz that uses adaptive hybrid limiting to raise loudness on tracks, drums, vocals and full masters. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
LoudBody is built around a single LOUD knob that sets how hard your audio is pushed. Its adaptive algorithm blends peak limiting with soft-clipping based on the material it receives, aiming to keep punch and clarity as the level rises. The plugin includes True Peak limiting, selectable oversampling up to 16x, integrated LUFS metering and an M/S mode for processing the mid and side channels separately. It is designed for producers working on individual tracks as well as final masters.
The LOUD knob handles the main loudness setting, and the developer says the adaptive engine balances peak limiting and soft-clipping in real time. The BODY knob sets the harmonic character, from gentle and transparent at 0% to more harmonic and aggressive at 100%.
BeatSkillz suggests starting BODY at 50% and adjusting by ear. The developer suggests roughly 60–80% for EDM and hip-hop, and 20–40% for mastering.
LoudBody includes EBU R128-compliant LUFS-I and True Peak dBTP metering, so you can watch integrated loudness while you adjust the LOUD knob. The ceiling can be set from 0 dB down to -3 dB, and the True Peak option is intended to prevent inter-sample peaks that cause distortion after lossy encoding.
The developer gives -14 LUFS for Spotify and -16 LUFS for Apple Music as example targets. The M/S mode and stereo link control let you keep stereo width while pushing level.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | BeatSkillz |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Limiter |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
LoudBody is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit versions.
On Windows, you need Windows 10 or later, a 64-bit host supporting VST3 or AAX, an Intel or AMD processor, 4 GB RAM and 100 MB of disk space. On macOS, you need macOS 10.13 or later, a 64-bit host supporting AU, VST3 or AAX, an Apple M-series or Intel processor, 4 GB RAM and 100 MB of disk space.
Yes, LoudBody offers a trial version.
The developer says the integrated LUFS-I meter and ceiling control can be used to set a target such as -14 LUFS for Spotify or -16 LUFS for Apple Music, with True Peak mode enabled to limit codec distortion.
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