PeakLimit limiter plugin interface by Plugin Boutique

PeakLimit: Limiter Plugin for Mastering and Loudness

Rated 4.4/5 on Plugin Boutique (193 ratings)

PeakLimit is a limiter plugin from Plugin Boutique that raises the loudness of a track while controlling peaks. It offers four limiter styles, transient modes and real-time LUFS, RMS and gain reduction metering.

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01Overview

PeakLimit is designed for the final stage of the mastering chain, where a mix is made loud and controlled before release. Its four style modes, Lucid, Warm, Punch and Bright, let you choose between a transparent limiting character and one that adds low-end weight, punch or high-frequency brightness. Adaptive release, lookahead and sensitivity controls help you shape how the limiter responds to your material, and the metering shows gain reduction, RMS levels and LUFS readings as you work.

Best for

Mastering limiter
Streaming loudness targets
Bus and group limiting
Drum peak control
Transient shaping
Clip-free master loudness

Developer: Plugin Boutique
Category: Limiters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four limiter styles: Lucid, Warm, Punch and Bright
Soft, Hard and Transparent transient control modes
Adaptive release control
Lookahead and sensitivity parameters
Up to 8x oversampling
Real-time RMS and gain reduction metering
Real-time LUFS, RMS and peak readings
Preset manager with 50 included presets

03In depth

Limiter Styles and Transient Control

PeakLimit's Lucid mode is the transparent option, limiting the signal without coloring the audio or changing its tonal balance. Warm mode emphasizes the lower frequencies for a deeper, fuller sound. Punch mode emphasizes dynamics, and the developer notes it works particularly well on single tracks. Bright mode adds brightness by emphasizing the upper part of the frequency spectrum.

Transient control offers Soft, Hard and Transparent modes, which determine how the plugin handles transients. Lookahead and sensitivity parameters let you fine-tune the limiting that your source material needs.

Metering and Loudness Monitoring

The real-time metering shows the gain reduction applied to your audio, along with RMS levels for the left and right channels and the output waveform. Built-in LUFS, RMS and peak readings help you check loudness and avoid clipping.

PeakLimit can also be used on buses and groups, as well as on drums, bass, guitar and synth parts, for taming peaks and adding color. A preset manager lets you save and share your settings, and 50 presets are included.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Plugin Boutique
Type	Plugin
Category	Limiter
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does PeakLimit support?

PeakLimit is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It is 64-bit only.

Which operating systems can run PeakLimit?

PeakLimit runs on Windows 7 or higher and macOS 10.15 or higher, and is natively compatible with Apple Silicon Macs on macOS.

Which DAWs work with PeakLimit?

The developer lists Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper and Reason, among others.

Does PeakLimit include presets?

Yes, PeakLimit includes 50 presets, and its preset manager lets you save and share your own settings.

Do I need an internet connection to use PeakLimit?

If you access PeakLimit through a Rent to Own plan or Beatport Studio membership, it runs through the Beatport Access portal and requires an internet connection every 30 days to validate your license.