What “True Peak” Limiters Really Do

Are “True Peak” limiters really necessary?

…And do they sound better or worse than regular limiters?

These types of limiters—and the problems they were invented to solve—are often misunderstood.

Today, I offer a practical understanding of how they work, and some clear guidelines for how, when, where and why to use them.

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