The truncate/dither section is usually used for CD mastering, where truncation to 16 bits can create audible quantization distortion. FinalPlug’s auto release feature analyzes the input signal to determine peakiness, and selects the optimum release time for the program material. During slowly changing material, slower release times prevent excessive modulation distortion. During rapidly changing program material with frequent peaks, a faster release time will achieve better results. When a input peak is detected that will exceed the desired output ceiling, the gain is quickly ducked to let the peak pass, then the gain is restored relatively slowly according to the release time control.

The peak limiter section works by looking ahead 1.5 milliseconds. As you decrease the threshold you increase the volume. Select a desired output ceiling level, say -0.1 dB, and then adjust the threshold level. The FinalPlug interface could hardly be simpler. Tame the peaks a bit, or really squeeze all the volume you can out of it. FinalPlug is a professional peak limiter/volume maximizer with extensive bit depth truncation and dither options, making it ideally suited for a final mix.

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