Tool Settings Updated — Stereo
If you are broadcasting online, use the updated streaming clipper. It is designed to be very loud while remaining remarkably clean compared to standard limiters.
Essential for repairing "brickwalled" modern music. It restores dynamics and removes distortion before the main processing chain.
If you are moving from an older version (like 9.92) to 10.x, follow these steps to ensure your settings transfer correctly: Where is "Keep deprecated settings" setting? - Stereo Tool stereo tool settings updated
Version 10.74 added band linking (e.g., linking band N-4 to N-2), allowing for more cohesive gain reduction across the spectrum.
The most recent updates have introduced advanced algorithms and interface improvements that change how you should approach your configuration: If you are broadcasting online, use the updated
Experts currently recommend targeting -18 LUFS for radio to reduce listener fatigue while maintaining competitive volume. How to Import and Manage Updated Settings
These settings now correct the frequency spectrum without compression, ensuring a consistent sound signature across different tracks without squashing dynamics. It restores dynamics and removes distortion before the
Use this to boost percussion instruments in heavily compressed source files, giving the audio more "punch".