Y'know, I've been in the production game long enough to know when something's really special. And let me tell you - Vladislav Goncharov's Limiter No. 6 is one of those gems that keeps giving.
The Boring Drums Situation (And How We Fix It)
Let's be real here... you know this situation. You're sitting in front of your DAW, listening to those drums that just sound okay. Not terrible, but definitely not making anyone dance either.
If you produce electronic music like Techno or House—or if you want your Hip-Hop drums to truly slam—tame, lifeless drums just won’t cut it.
That’s why you need to check out this beast of a plugin: Limiter No. 6. With its powerful combination of a limiter, clipper, and compressor, it’s the perfect tool to add punch, energy, and character to your tracks.
I’m confident you won’t regret giving it a try.
Read the full article or watch the accompanying video to see Limiter No. 6 in action—where I push a drum loop to its limits and show you exactly what this plugin can do.
Why This Thing is Ridiculous
Okay so get this - you're getting a swiss army knife of dynamics processing. There's this super compressor (like, seriously versatile) that lets you tweak attack to ratio to release. But that's just the beginning...
The peak limiter comes with 4 different modes. 5 different types. And you can fine-tune the speed to match whatever crazy rhythms you're working with.
The Clipper Part That'll Blow Your Mind
But here's where it gets really interesting... The clipper section (which btw comes with upsampling) is what makes this thing special. You've got 3 different modes to play with, and trust me - this is where the magic happens for getting that energy that'll make people's jaws drop.
Use The Safety Net
Here's something most people don't talk about enough - the built-in protection. Like, you can absolutely SLAM this thing and it won't fall apart on you. No nasty digital clipping, but pure distortion... it just... works.
Breaking Free from the "Just for Mastering" Myth
Listen, don't let anyone tell you this is "just" a mastering limiter. That's like saying a Swiss Army knife is just for opening bottles! I've used this awesome tool on:
- Drums that needed some serious attitude adjustment
- Synth that was begging for some saturation
- Basslines that needed to absolutely demolish speakers (in the best way possible)
The real magic happens when you start experimenting. Sometimes i'll stack multiple instances, each doing something slightly different. Other times, i'll barely touch the settings and just let it do its thing.
Real Talk
Limiter No. 6 isn’t a plugin—it’s a dare. How far can you drive a sound before it breaks? How much punch can you steal from the void?
Download it. Throw it on your weakest drum loop. Crank every knob until your speakers protest. Then… pull back just enough. You’ll know when it’s right. Your ears will ring, your neighbors will text, and your drums?
They’ll finally sound like they mean it.
Grab Limiter No. 6 here. And hey—if it breaks your track, you’re probably doing it right. 😉
Just remember - like any powerful tool, take some time to learn it. Play around. Crush stuff. Fix stuff. That's how you'll find those sweet spots that'll make your tracks stand out.
Now go download it and give those boring drums the kick they deserve!
Cheers Marcus
Get in touch for your Electronic Music Mixing or Mastering project
Share this post