Fuse Audio Labs is proud to announce availability of OCELOT Limiter, a new dynamic tool that does not just make audio louder, but also makes smarter decisions about when to limit and when to hold back. Thanks to the plugin’s utilization of advanced psychoacoustic analysis to ensure mixes stay clean and punchy while maximizing loudness, its intelligent approach helps users push levels without the usual artifacts of traditional limiters.
As a switchable soft clipper catches isolated peaks at the start of the processing chain, the limiter’s workload is reduced, resulting in louder output with less pumping and exceptional transparency. That said, it adds a touch of aggressiveness when pushed further, delivering a punchy and polished sound without introducing obvious distortion.
The true peak feature of OCELOT Limiter ensures precise control by adhering to the ITU-R BS.1770 standard. Since this mode anticipates inter-sample peaks that could cause distortion when the signal gets converted to the analog domain, audio is kept clean and accurately below the threshold level — invaluable for mastering and all tasks where pristine sound quality is critical.
Courtesy of five selectable algorithms, the plugin precisely adapts to any source material, offering tailored responses from the limiter and soft clipper. And the 1:1 and ∆ (delta) listen feature allow users to fine-tune for optimal signal integrity. Indeed, NOISE SHAPING, DITHERING, and QUANTIZATION further enhance its versatility, making OCELOT Limiter the ultimate tool for adding power to tracks and masters.
“In an ever-growing sea of plugins, a select few stand out as essential tools you rely on in every session; these gems enhance your workflow with their powerful features and intuitive interfaces, building the core of your personal sound.” So says Fuse Audio Labs CEO Reimund Dratwa, before moving somewhat closer to home: “The new OCELOT Studio Series puts these tools right in your hands, delivering cutting-edge low CPU, zero or low-latency studio essentials built with top-notch DSP tech… more coming soon!”
Pricing; $69.00 USD. More info at https://fuseaudiolabs.com/ocelotlimiter.html.