When Neve® first released their iconic 2254E™ limiter, it was intended for the broadcast market. While it did become a fixture in broadcast production facilities around the world, it was when the rock n’ rollers got ahold of it that its legend really began. It was designed to place a ceiling on levels used in broadcast, but producers and engineers discovered that if you hit it really hard it produced a warm punchy sound that pumped up tracks and busses in a most pleasing manner. A great example of how sometimes using a tool for something other than its intended purpose can produce great results.
The Lindell 254E plugin captures the magic of this legendary limiter. In addition, the plugin includes useful additional features like a wet/dry mix and selectable slow or fast attack times. The wet/dry mix is particularly useful in that the 254E can easily deliver dramatic and highly colored compression effects. By dialing back the wet/dry mix, a technique often referred to as “parallel compression”, you can add the punch of more extreme compression while maintaining a natural sound.
The Lindell 254E is an exacting emulation of this classic piece of analog rock n’ roll lore. If you’re looking to subtly compress or limit your material, this is not the processor you should reach for. If you’re looking to turn a meek drum buss into bombs from Bonham, the 254E might be just the ticket.
The Lindell 254E plugin gives you the tone of this classic limiter. One of the most colorful limiters ever released, it was born for radio but had rock in its soul."
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I'm about to give it a go myself
(or is that another forum that was complaining about that? )
