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Vocal Limiter by W. A. Production vocal limiter plugin interface
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Vocal Limiter: Vocal-Focused Limiter Plugin by W. A. Production Free Download

Rated 4.4/5 on Plugin Boutique (4,148 ratings)

Vocal Limiter is a vocal-focused limiter plugin from W. A. Production, designed as the last step in a vocal processing chain. It offers four release speed modes, input and output gain, and real-time VU metering.

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01Overview

Vocal Limiter is an effects plugin from W. A. Production for vocal processing. The developer designed it to sit at the end of a vocal chain and clamp down on fluctuating levels from softly sung verses to loud choruses. It targets the frequencies of vocal performances, so it is less affected by very high or very low frequency content. The interface is built around a threshold control, a release speed selector, input and output sliders and live VU meters. Factory presets are included for quick starting points.

Best for

  • Vocal mixing
  • Final vocal limiting
  • Ballad vocals
  • Vocal chops and raps
  • Synth part limiting
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02Key features

What you get

  • Vocal-focused limiting with a simple threshold control
  • Four release speed modes plus an Ultra Slow setting
  • Input and output gain sliders
  • Real-time VU metering
  • Pop and click free bypass for accurate A/B comparison
  • Responsive and CPU friendly
  • Factory presets accessible from the interface
  • Resizable user interface
03In depth

Release Speed Modes for Different Vocal Styles

The main control beyond the threshold is a central button that switches the auto-release between four speed settings. W. A. Production suggests a slow setting for smoother material such as ballads and acoustic songs, and a fast setting for quick changes like vocal chops and raps. The medium setting is intended for most other vocal styles.

An Ultra Slow mode is also included. The developer positions it for synth parts and other audio that needs a gentler, more transparent release.

Input, Output and Visual Feedback

The input and output faders balance vocals recorded at different volumes and dynamics. Combined with the pop and click free bypass, they make it easier to compare the processed and unprocessed signal in context.

The real-time VU meters show what the limiter is doing to the signal at each point in the chain, which helps when setting the threshold and release by eye as well as by ear.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperW. A. Production
TypePlugin
CategoryVocal Processing
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Vocal Limiter used for?

Vocal Limiter is used as the final dynamics stage on vocal tracks. It clamps down on peaks and smooths uneven levels so vocals sit steadily in the mix.

Which formats and operating systems does Vocal Limiter support?

Vocal Limiter is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to use Vocal Limiter with Pro Tools?

The AAX version requires Pro Tools 11 or higher. On Mac, it requires macOS 10.13 or later, and on Windows, Windows 8 or higher.

Does Vocal Limiter have a trial?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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