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Limiter vs Compressor Explained: When to Use Each One

Compressors shape dynamics. Limiters enforce a hard ceiling. Here's exactly how the two tools differ, when to reach for each, and why every mastering chain uses both in the same signal path.

May 20, 2026 11 min läsning
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Limiter vs Compressor Explained: When to Use Each One

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