Raiser

Raiser is a versatile limiter plug-in, that can increase the loudness of the audio material to a high extent. Its range goes from smooth limiting of solo tracks and full mixes to a rather aggressive limiting, best suited for percussive material.

Raiser can adjust and optimize the Release parameter automatically according to the audio material, or you can set it manually. Raiser features separate meters for the input, output, and the amount of limiting (middle meters).

Stationary Cursor

If this button is activated, the waveform moves continuously under the stationary cursor. If this button is deactivated, the waveform is refreshed when the cursor moves over it.

Gain

Sets the input gain.

Reduction

Shows the amount of gain reduction.

Release Mode

This pop-up menu sets the mode for the release time:

  • Manual mode allows you to set the release time freely with the Time control.

  • Auto mode automatically applies the best release setting for the audio material.

  • Restricted Min. mode automatically applies the best release setting for the audio material but allows you to define a minimum release time with the Release control.

  • Restricted Max. mode automatically applies the best release setting for the audio material but allows you to define a maximum release time with the Release control.

  • Aggressive mode applies aggressive limiting and preserves the transients of the input signal without creating pumping effects.

Fast

If this option is activated, an initial fast release phase is added before the second phase that is set by the Time parameter. We recommend using this option for percussive material.

Release Time

Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when the signal drops below the threshold. This parameter is only available if Manual, Restricted Min., or Restricted Max. mode is selected.

Link Channels

If this option is activated, the plug-in uses the input from the channel with the highest level. If the option is deactivated, each channel is analyzed separately.

Detect Intersample Clipping

If this option is activated, the plug-in uses oversampling to detect and limit signal levels between two samples to prevent distortion when converting digital signals into analog signals.

Ceiling

Sets the maximum output level. If Detect Intersample Clipping is activated, the maximum output level is the true peak level.

Compare

Sets the output level to the level of the dry input signal. This allows you to monitor the limiting effect without the level boost.