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Limiter
A limiter is a dynamics processor used to stop peaks exceeding a set level.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Limiters are often used to control peaks and prevent clipping. They can also increase perceived loudness, but overuse can damage punch, clarity, and dynamics.
Topics
DynamicsProcessingLevels
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for National 5 technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.