k2k audio Parameters
| Parameter | Range | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling | -24.0 – 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Release | 10.0 – 1000.0 | 100.0 |
| Input Gain | -12.0 – 24.0 | 0.0 |
Ceiling — Per-band output ceiling in dB, −24 to 0. Each band’s magnitude is held at or below this value — bands that would exceed it get clamped down. Set near 0 dB for transparent peak control on individual bands; lower values for more obvious per-band loudness shaping.
Release — How fast each band’s limiter releases its gain reduction, in ms. Same role as in TD limiting but applied per-band. Slow release on a spectral limiter can produce smooth, evolving spectral envelopes; fast release keeps each band reactive to its own peaks.
Input Gain — Pre-limiting gain in dB, −12 to +24. Raises (or lowers) the input level driving each band into the ceiling. Use this to push more of the signal into limiting (louder, denser per-band sound) while keeping output at the ceiling.
Additional controls
Bands — Number of frequency bands processed independently, 1–32. With many bands, the limiter only attenuates the frequencies that actually exceed ceiling — leaving everything else untouched. Surgical for taming individual resonances or de-essing-style work without dulling the whole signal.
About Spectral Limiter
A spectral limiter clamps peaks per frequency band rather than across the whole signal. Where a TD limiter pulls the entire signal down whenever any peak crosses ceiling (which can mute the entire mix on a single loud transient), a spectral limiter only pulls down the bands that exceed ceiling at each moment. Use it to control per-band peaks without ducking the whole signal — ideal for harsh resonances, fizzy mid-range builds, or as a transparent safety net at the end of a spectral chain. Pair the TD Limiter at the very end of the chain for global peak control, and use this earlier for tonal balance.
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