Mixing and Mastering AIHold a real dBTP ceiling with no inter-sample clipping.
A limiter that measures true peak rather than sample peak, so the ceiling it holds is the one that survives conversion to MP3 and AAC.
This is the difference between a master that measures clean on your meters and distorts on Spotify, and one that does not.
Key points
- Ceiling is enforced in dBTP with oversampled detection.
- -1.0 dBTP is the standard safe ceiling for streaming delivery.
- Maximum reduction is adjustable so the limiter cannot over-work the mix.
- 1 token per run.
Why true peak and not sample peak
A digital file only stores samples. When a converter or an encoder turns those samples back into a continuous waveform, the curve between them frequently rises above the highest stored sample, often by 1 to 3 dB.
A sample-peak limiter set to -0.1 dBFS will happily pass audio that reconstructs at +2 dBTP, which clips on playback and distorts once encoded. Measuring with oversampling catches those overshoots before they leave your session, which is why -1.0 dBTP is the ceiling most delivery specs ask for.
What it is good for
- Final delivery. Guarantee your master meets a true peak spec.
- Fixing a master that clips after encoding. If the MP3 distorts but the WAV does not, this is why.
- Safety before upload. A last pass that costs nothing in sound and removes the risk.
What it costs
True Peak Limiter costs 1 token per run. Tokens work across every tool, so one balance covers everything here. A Studio subscription at $19.99 a month includes a monthly allowance and the full engine alongside it.
Common questions
What ceiling should I use?
-1.0 dBTP is the widely accepted safe value for streaming. If you are delivering for broadcast or a specific distributor, use the number they specify.
Will limiting make my track quieter?
Limiting holds the peaks down, which lets you raise the overall level afterwards. Used gently it makes a track effectively louder, not quieter.
How much limiting is too much?
Once you are pulling more than about 3 to 4 dB on a regular basis, transients start to flatten and the drums lose impact. If you need more than that, the mix usually wants attention instead.
Related tools
- Loudness Meter (free) — Integrated LUFS, loudness range, true peak and RMS, with a plain verdict on headroom and streaming loudness.
- Loudness Normalizer (1 token) — Hit a target LUFS for any platform, exactly.
- Audio Analysis (free) — LUFS, true peak, crest, correlation and band balance.