Wave Arts has announced the release of FinalPlug 7 - the latest version of their peak limiting and loudness compliance plugin. We have the details…
With a user-friendly interface, FinalPlug 7 combines a lookahead peak limiter with ITU BS.1770 loudness metering. The plugin can be used as an insert effect, providing limiting for gain staging or volume maximization, or can be placed at the end of your mastering chain to guarantee your audio meets loudness and true peak delivery requirements.
How It Works
When used as a loudness maximizer, users select a desired output ceiling level, say -0.1 dB, and then adjust the threshold level. As the threshold decreases, the volume increases.
To meet loudness and true peak delivery standards, the "Analyze" preset needs to be selected followed by a delivery target specification. This sets up the integrated loudness and true peak target levels. When the session is played, the integrated loudness and true peak levels are displayed and will be coloured orange if they exceed the target levels. At the end of playback, clicking MATCH sets the limiter parameters to meet the target specification. Playing the session again will yield the desired integrated loudness level without exceeding the true peak level. The compliant audio can then be exported.
FinalPlug 7 Highlights
Sonically transparent peak limiting, for use as peak limiter or volume maximizer.
True peak limiting mode.
Auto-release mode.
Limiter oversampling up to 8x.
ITU BS.1770 loudness metering.
Writes loudness and overflow state as automation parameters.
MATCH button automatically configures the limiter to meet loudness and true peak delivery targets.
Preset menu of common industry delivery targets, or make your own.
Bit depth truncation from 4 to 24 bits.
TPDF dithering with comprehensive noise shaping options.
Customize the UI to show only the features you need.
Pricing
FinalPlug 7 supports AAX, AU, and VST3 plugin formats for Mac and Windows, natively supports Apple Silicon, and can be easily integrated into your existing workflow. It’s available now at the intro price of $50 (normally £99) and a free trial is also available.