OCELOT Limiter true peak limiter plugin interface by Fuse Audio Labs

OCELOT Limiter: True Peak Limiter by Fuse Audio Labs

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OCELOT Limiter is a true peak limiter plugin from Fuse Audio Labs. It uses adaptive limiting and a switchable soft clipper to raise loudness while aiming to keep peaks below the threshold, and it follows the ITU-R BS.1770 true peak standard.

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01Overview

The OCELOT Limiter is an effects plugin built around true peak limiting. Its adaptive limiting uses psychoacoustic analysis to decide when to limit and when to hold back, with the goal of increasing loudness without the artifacts typical of conventional limiters. A switchable soft clipper at the start of the chain handles isolated peaks so the limiter has less work to do. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Best for

Mastering loudness
Mix bus limiting
True peak control
Pushing levels on tracks
Source-specific limiting

Developer: Fuse Audio Labs
Category: Limiters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Adaptive limiting based on psychoacoustic analysis
Switchable soft clipper at the start of the chain
True peak limiting per ITU-R BS.1770
Anticipates inter-sample peaks before conversion to analog
Five selectable algorithms for different source material
Noise shaping, dithering and quantization options
1:1 and delta listen modes for fine-tuning

03In depth

Sound and Limiting Character

Fuse Audio Labs describes the limiter as making smarter decisions about when to limit. Adaptive limiting is intended to keep a mix clean and punchy while pushing it louder.

The soft clipper is a switchable stage placed at the start of the processing chain. It catches isolated peaks before they reach the limiter, which the developer says reduces pumping and helps maintain transparency. Pushed further, the clipper adds a more aggressive edge.

True Peak Metering and Output Control

True peak handling follows the ITU-R BS.1770 standard. It anticipates inter-sample peaks that can cause distortion when a digital signal is converted to analog, keeping output below the threshold level.

Five selectable algorithms adapt the response to different source material, with noise shaping, dithering and quantization options. The 1:1 and delta listen modes support fine adjustment of the output.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Fuse Audio Labs
Type	Plugin
Category	Limiter
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does OCELOT Limiter support?

OCELOT Limiter is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does OCELOT Limiter run on?

It runs on Windows and macOS. Windows 7 or newer and macOS 10.12 or newer are listed as minimum versions.

What do I need to use OCELOT Limiter?

You need a compatible host: a VST2, VST3 or AAX host on Windows, or a VST2, VST3, AAX or Audio Units host on Mac. The system requirements also list 2GB of RAM and a display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more.

Does OCELOT Limiter use true peak limiting?

Yes. True peak handling follows the ITU-R BS.1770 standard to control inter-sample peaks that can cause distortion during digital-to-analog conversion.