LM1V

Simply put, mastering is the process through which your mix is polished and made to sound like an industry-standard song. Although this audio post-production process is usually handled by experts with highly trained ears and years of practice, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t at least try to master your own tracks, even if you’re a beginner. Just make sure you back up your project before you begin the process, in case you ruin it.

Now, for mastering, you need some specific tools, and the limiter is one of them. Basically, an audio limiter is a type of compressor that allows you to make your mix as loud as you want, but also won’t let any signal pass above the threshold you set. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use limiter plugin, then LM1V could be a good choice.

LM1V is an intuitive tool that you can use on your master bus, mix buses, but also on individual tracks if you’re not satisfied with the other forms of compression you have tried to apply. Like all Mellowmuse products, this plugin doesn’t offer much in terms of features, but its simplicity and great sound have the potential to make it a favorite among those looking for a budget product.

The interface and sound are both inspired by analog units. By way of knobs, you can set the drive and ceiling of the limiter, as well as the attack and release. And although Mellowmuse products don’t usually offer much in terms of visual feedback, with LM1V you get a simple and efficient view of your input and output levels, as well as the ceiling.

LM1V is a no-nonsense audio limiter that can help you get the job done. Whether you’re a fan of its minimalism or not depends on your preferred workflow, but it’s unlikely the sound output will totally disappoint you.