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L2 Ultramaximizer Review
Clean up your audio mixes with the L2 Ultramaximizer – a VST plugin designed to bring out loudness and clarity like never before.Â
From Waves, an industry leader in signal processing technology, this powerful tool easily removes clipping from recordings as well as maximizes each mix for crystal-clear professional production quality.Â
The L2 Ultramaximizer is a powerful limiter plugin that can help you take control of your audio levels.Â
Its sophisticated algorithm identifies the loudest peaks in an audio signal without sacrificing its natural dynamics and character, allowing for optimal volume precision with minimal effort.
But let’s look in detail what Waves L2 offers (it also sits on our ultimate limiter list for some time now)Â
In the test
Features
The L2 Ultramaximizer has it all, particularly one of its flagship features: True Peak limiting technology.
Without this, audio can frequently exceed the loudness standard, risking distortion in the final mix.
And thank goodness for this technology as it comes in very handy when mastering audio for broadcast, streaming and other applications governed by strict loudness standards.
In short, the enhaced True Peak limiting tech ensures that mastered results are distortion free while also holding up against rigid volume standards; making the L2 Ultramaximizer an ideal choice for fields where noise is a serious concern.
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Performance
The L2 Ultramaximizer can do more than just peak limiting. There is also a powerful output stage present, upping the gain potential up to 24dB – enough to make sure that your audio has the desired volume.
Usability takes centerstage here too with a range of presets appearing for music, voice-overs and sound effects that can be applied with little time commitment.
This ease of use alongside its proving max gain performance renders the L2 Ultramaximizer an efficient choice for serious sound engineers needing top quality audio from their mix.
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Mac CPU Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple Silicon Memory Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) 16 GB free disk space on the system drive Operating System 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.4. 13.0 Windows CPU Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon (all Gen 5 and above) AMD Quad Core Memory Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) 16 GB free disk space on the system drive Operating System Windows 10 64 bit (21H2) Windows 11 (21H2) |
All in All
For music producers and audio engineers looking to create a mix with a high level of crisp, clear open effects and massively loud power, the L2 Ultramaximizer is ideal.
This top tier VST plugin offers an array of optional preset controls as well as advanced True Peak Limiting Technology to decrease distorted signals and keep sounds clean while maximizing vocal blasts.
What’s more?
The user interface is totally intuitive – no headaches, just superior mixes. In conclusion, the L2 Ultramaximizer not only helps producers achieve forcefulness and clarity in their tracks but utilizes highly sophisticated volume control technologically with abilities suited specifically to audiophiles’ needs.
It’s a must have tool for anyone trying to make killer tunes featuring big sound quality..
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Thanks,
Tom
Hey I’m Tom, I’m a mastering engineer here at Audio Unity Group. I mostly look after Vinyl production and audio side of things. I hold a bachelor’s degree with honours from Kingston University in London. I love audio and helping others create outstanding-sounding records.
