Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

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Re: Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

Postby DigitaLWizarD » Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:59 am

I have never used Quad Limiter, but I would like to know how it differs from the extraordinary Classic Multiband Limiter (https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/trclasslim/), module I referred to above. If anyone can describe it, I would be very grateful!
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Re: Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

Postby DigitaLWizarD » Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:02 am

Halma wrote:I know that this one has been inspired by some pretty well known hardware device

Can someone please tell me which hardware is based on the Classic Multiband Limiter? Does this hardware still exist?
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Re: Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

Postby garfy » Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:32 am

DigitaLWizarD wrote:Can someone please tell me which hardware is based on the Classic Multiband Limiter? Does this hardware still exist?

The Classic MB Limiter is a throwback to the early releases of T-Racks, nearly 20 years ago, although I seem to recall that it was only single-band originally. I don't think it was modelled on any specific piece of hardware as it was an all-in-one standalone and not available as individual modules until later versions. It was designed to emulate some of the sonic properties of analogue processing in digital format, which IK were at the forefront of at the time and probably based on multiple pieces of hardware. Someone with better info may be able to put me right about this though.

DigitaLWizarD wrote:I have never used Quad Limiter, but I would like to know how it differs from the extraordinary Classic Multiband Limiter

I'll bullet point the differences that I can make out, but there's probably more:

    Option to have 2, 3 or 4 individual bands
    Individual attack and release controls for each band
    Ability to specify the steepness of the crossover filters
    Ability to solo or bypass individual bands
    A 'master' brick wall limiter at the end of the signal chain, in case of stray peaks
    Can be used as stereo or M/S processor

It more than likely sounds different, but I've never investigated :D
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Re: Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

Postby DigitaLWizarD » Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:21 pm

Hey garfy, thank you very much! Very clear!
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Re: Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

Postby Halma » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:49 pm

Hey DWD and sry for the late reply...

I guess that it is modelled or at least inspired after the Aphex Dominator unit. The original manual (Dominator one) helped me a lot in understanding this unit (the MBL).

Glad you like it. :)

Cheers and a happy new year

Sebastian

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Re: Classic Multiband Limiter "How to use"

Postby Rocky1958 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:50 pm

Thanks for posting this information Halma.
Old post yes, but real treasure!
I am using the simplified version of this processor in the MixBox CS application. The user manual says it is based on the Multiband Limiter, but omits the multi-band controls.
I’m just learning to use it on the iPad as an external effect so your discussion here is really helpful.

https://cgi.ikmultimedia.com/ikforum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=29915&p=129243

Cheers, Rocky
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