ay limiter
True-peak limiter for masters and buses: loud without getting harsh.
what it's about
AyLimiter catches level peaks with lookahead before they happen — including the inter-sample peaks that ordinary limiters miss. Three controls are all it takes: gain drives the signal in, ceiling sets the limit, release determines how quickly the limiter lets go again. The GR history shows you at all times how hard it's working.
in detail
- True-peak detector: catches peaks between the samples
- Lookahead limiting with constant latency reported to the DAW
- GR history with maximum-value chip
- Sample-accurate bypass ramp — no clicks when comparing
- 18 factory presets from "Mix Bus Safety" to "Total Crush"
all parameters
| gain | 0 to +24 dB | Input gain — drives the signal into the limiter |
|---|---|---|
| ceiling | −24 to −0.1 dB | Absolute output ceiling; with True Peak incl. inter-sample peaks |
| release | 10 to 1000 ms | How quickly the limiter lets go again after a peak |
| true peak | on / off | Detector with 4x oversampling to catch inter-sample peaks |
tech specs
| Formats | VST3 · Standalone |
|---|---|
| System | Windows 10 – 11, 64 bit (no ARM) |
| Price | |
| Series features | Factory presets in categories + your own presets · A/B comparison · Undo/Redo · help mode with tooltips · continuously resizable interface 75–200 % (remembers its size) · Shift = fine mode · double-click = default value · type in values directly |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
ay limiter is part of the suite.
One installer, eleven plugins, pick and choose at install time — free.
Windows 10/11 · 64 bit · VST3 & Standalone · v1.0.0