User Manual Q&AAnswer
Nov 26, 2025 - 01:26 AM
According to the user guide for the Waves L3-Multimaximizer software audio processor, it is recommended to use the L3-Multimaximizer as the last plugin in your processing chain. This ensures that all other processing is applied before the final limiting and bit depth reduction. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the L3-Multimaximizer effectively:
1. **Insert the L3 Ultramaximizer:** Place the L3 Ultramaximizer preferably after the master fader, and ensure no other plugins are inserted after it or consecutive gain adjustments are made.
2. **Play the audio:** Play the audio that you are mastering through the L3. Select a portion of the more intense part of the program.
3. **Adjust the Linked Threshold/Ceiling control:** Locate the Linked Threshold/Ceiling control between the Input and Output meters. Start dragging downwards and observe the Attenuation meter.
4. **Set the Threshold and Ceiling:** Once the attenuation meter registers gain reduction, continue dragging down until you start hearing degradation, distortion, or reduction in level. When you notice any artifacts, stop and drag upwards until the program sounds transparent or at least not degraded. Take the Ceiling control to -0.2dBfs.
5. **Set the IDR Quantize factor:** Match the IDR Quantize factor to your designated medium, such as 16-bit for Audio CD mastering or 24-bit for other applications.
6. **Apply the process:** Once the Threshold, Ceiling, and IDR Quantize factor are set, apply the process to the complete audio portion.
By following these steps and using the L3-Multimaximizer as the final plugin in your processing chain, you can achieve optimal results for mastering audio with peak limiting and bit depth reduction. For more detailed instructions and expert guidance on using the L3-Multimaximizer, refer to the user guide provided with the software.
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