PK3 Advanced Peaks Processor for mastering
by Aldo Trianti
(Windows VST plugin)
PK3 is one of the most advanced mastering peak limiters available today on the market
with a variable look-ahead time window providing an unmatched flexibility in its class.
The state-of-the-art algorithm behind the processor is the result of a long research
and years of experience, which offers a clean peak limiting without audible distortion.
Thanks to its design PK3 also offers an "analog" feel similar to a warm studio compressor with all the accuracy of the 64-bit precision of a digital limiter. No compromises between the sound quality and the CPU usage have been made, except for some clever forms of optimizations that are necessary to get this kind of limiters to work in real-time. No matter how loud is the input signal, NUSofting PK3 will always keep the peaks on the limiting threshold.
For more information, detailed instructions and tricks on using PK3 refer to the user's guide avaiable on-line.
An evaluation version of PK3, which will occasionally emit a beep (at a reasonably low level), is downloadable:
http://nusofting.liqihsynth.com/PK3_effect_info.htm
The full version is available for €40 (or 45USD) at:
http://nusofting.liqihsynth.com/PK3_effect_info.htm
** Applications for PK3 :
Clean clip-limiting when required
Mastering and volume maximizing
Classic extreme pumping effects
Safe limiter for broadcasting
** System requirements :
Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003 or better
A vst compatible host
