pure:limit - Audio software Sonible - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio Limiter Plugin
Brand	Sonible
Model	pure:limit
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.14 or later
Plugin Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Bit Depth	64-bit
Sample Rate Support	Up to 192 kHz
Key Features	AI-assisted limiting, transparent sound, spectral shaping, lookahead, adjustable release
Minimum RAM	4 GB
Disk Space Required	200 MB
Authorization Method	iLok or machine-based activation
Trial Version	30-day free trial available
Manual Included	Yes, PDF user manual
Customer Support	Email, FAQ on website
Reset to Defaults	Double-click on controls or use preset menu

Frequently Asked Questions - pure:limit Sonible

How do I install pure:limit?

After purchasing, download the installer from your Sonible account. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Select desired plugin formats (VST3, AU, AAX) and installation location. Finish the installation and activate the plugin using your iLok or machine license.

What are the system requirements for pure:limit?

pure:limit requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit) or macOS 10.14 or later (64-bit). Minimum 4 GB RAM and 200 MB free disk space. A compatible DAW that supports VST3, AU, or AAX.

Does pure:limit support VST3?

Yes, pure:limit supports VST3, AU (macOS only), and AAX (Pro Tools). Ensure your DAW is updated to use these formats.

How do I authorize pure:limit?

pure:limit uses iLok (physical or cloud) or machine-based activation. After installing, open your DAW and insert pure:limit. A license window will appear; follow steps to activate. You can also authorize via the Sonible License Manager.

Is there a trial version of pure:limit?

Yes, Sonible offers a fully functional 30-day trial. Download from the website, install, and activate the trial license. After 30 days, purchase to continue use.

How do I adjust the threshold in pure:limit?

The threshold control sets the level at which limiting begins. Drag the threshold slider down to reduce the threshold (more limiting) or up for less. The gain reduction meter shows the amount of attenuation.

What is the lookahead feature in pure:limit?

Lookahead allows the limiter to anticipate peaks before they occur, enabling smoother and more transparent limiting. Adjust the lookahead time (0-10 ms) via the dedicated control. Higher values provide extra safety but increase latency.

Can I use pure:limit on the master bus?

Yes, pure:limit is designed for mastering and can be used on the master bus. Its transparent AI algorithms preserve mix integrity while controlling peaks. Ensure to adjust settings in context of the full mix.

How to reset pure:limit to default settings?

To reset, double-click on any control to return it to its default value. Alternatively, select the 'Default' preset from the preset dropdown menu at the top of the plugin.

Where can I find the user manual for pure:limit?

The PDF user manual is available in your Sonible account after purchase, or can be downloaded from the product page on the Sonible website. It is also included in the installation folder.

USER MANUAL pure:limit Sonible

pure:limit

Leveling, spot on

Contents

Welcome to pure:limit 2

Install 4

Authorization 5

User interface 6

Getting started 7

Fine tuning 8

Settings 9

3We

pure:limit is a simple yet powerful AI driven plug-in that tames peaks, balances out dynamics and finds the right level for a mix – at the touch of one button.

The plug-in ensures that the level and dynamics of a mix are in the sweet spot before it leaves a creator's studio. No matter if the audio material revolves around soulful vocals, bass-heavy samples, distorted guitars or a podcast voice – the right amount of limiting is essential for a track to sound great on every speaker system. With automatic parametrization, a broad range of genre-based profiles and instant replay, pure:limit allows you to stay in the creative flow when giving your mix the final polish.

System requirements

CPU

Intel Core i5

AppleM1

RAM

4GB

Operating systems

Windows 10+ (64 bit)

Mac OS 10.12+

OpenGL Version 3.2+

You will need admin privileges to successfully install the pure:limit plug-in.

Mac OSX

To start the installation process, please open the disk image sonible_purelimit_osx_x.x.x.dmg. This will mount the image and open a finder window showing the content of the installation package.

To install pure:limit on your system, run the installation file purelimit.pkg.

The installer will now guide you through the necessary steps to install pure:limit on your computer. pure:limit will automatically be installed in the default locations for audio plug-ins.

Default folders:

Audio Unit

/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/

VST

/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/

VST3

/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

AAX

/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/

Windows

To start the installation process, extract the downloaded zip-file sonible_purelimit_win_x.x.x.zip onto your hard disk and run the installer.

The installer will now guide you through the necessary steps to install pure:limit on your computer. pure:limit will automatically be installed in the default locations for audio plug-ins.

Default folders:

VST3

C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

VST

C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST\

AAX

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins

Licensing system

You can select between two licensing systems: machine-based or iLok (USB dongle).

By creating a user account on www.sonible.com and registering your products – if they are not already visible in your Dashboard, you can manage your plug-in activations.

Machine-based

Each license key allows you to install pure:limit on two computers with unique system IDs. These system IDs are computed during license activation.

The same license can be used by multiple users, but each user has to individually unlock the full version of pure:limit under their account.

In case a system-ID is changed (e.g. replacement of the hard drive), you can revoke/activate the plug-in next to the respective system-ID in the Dashboard of your sonible user account.

iLok

If you want to transfer one activation to your iLok, just make sure the plug-in is registered in your sonible user account. Click on the button „transfer to iLok“ next to the plug-in in your Dashboard and follow the instructions.

Note: 1st gen iLok dongles and the iLok Cloud are currently not supported.

Unlocking

If you purchased a license for pure:limit online, you receive your license key via email.

Machine-based unlocking

When opening pure:limit for the first time, a notification window will be displayed asking you to unlock pure:limit with a valid license key.

Please make sure that your computer is connected to the internet before starting the registration process. Enter your license key and click „register." The plug-in will now communicate with our server to check if the license is valid. If it is – enjoy! :)

iLok

If you transferred your license to an iLok, simply attach the iLok to your computer. The plug-in will then be automatically registered – enjoy!

If you don't receive the email within minutes please check your junk folder first before contacting our support ([e-mail]).

Trial version

To run pure:limit in demo-mode, simply click "try" and you will then be able to use true:balance for a couple of days without any limitations. (Please refer to our website to find out more about the current demo period of pure:limit) When the demo period expires, you will need to purchase a full license in order to continue using the plug-in.

Internet connection requirements

sonible plug-ins only needs an internet connection during the trial period and for initial license activation. During the trial period, the plug-in needs to go online every time it is used. Once the license of your plug-in has successfully been activated, an internet connection is no longer needed.

Try or register Enter your license key or hit 'try' to continue trial try register

My Licenses

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6Use

pure:limit R&B Learning Section Start the learning process and select genre profiles. Signal History Monitor all changes in real-time. Style Select a limiting style. soft 8.5 Style dB Gain 38 Gain Control the input gain to tweak the limiting intensity. Inflate Boost the loudness without increasing the peaks level. Meters Monitor the level of the output signal (grey) and the gain reduction (red). sonible bypass

pure:limit is equipped with a unique learning feature that analyzes an incoming audio signal and automatically finds settings that preserve details of the track, while turning the dynamics. To get started, let pure:limit learn from your signal:

pure:limit Universal Universal Speech Acoustic Classical Country Electronic Funk Hip Hop Jazz Latin Metal Pop R&B Rock

1. Genre profile

Select the genre that best matches the character of your mix from the dropdown. You can always start the learning process with "Universal" and switch to a more specific profile later.

pure:limit Electronic Style dB Gain Inflate son:ble bypass

2. Playback & learning

pure:level needs an incoming audio signal for the learning process. Once the playback has started, click the green record button and let pure:limit listen to your signal.

Hint: It's a good idea to let pure:limit learn from a relatively loud section of your track (e.g. the refrain). This gives the plug-in a good idea of the most critical dynamic region.

pure:limit Electronic hard 9.2 dB Gain 12 Style Inflate sonble bypass

3. Done!

When the learning process is finished, pure:limit automatically sets and unlocks all plug-in parameters.

Hint: If you want the plug-in to learn from a different section of your input signal, you can simply start the audio playback from there and click the learn button again.

While the intelligent processing of pure:limit lakes care of all crucial limiter settings, the plug-in also allows you to fine tune the results to match your sonic vision.

hard

Style

9.2

dB Gain

12

Inflate

Style

The Style determines how forceful the audio material should be hit by the limiter.

Soft

The soft limiting style ensures a smooth and transparent limiting process. It is suggested for content that should sound natural, but this style generally delivers clean limiting results for a wide range of material.

Neutral

The neutral limiting style aims for a good balance between a punchy and a transparent sound. It works well for most audio material and makes your mix sound compact without changing its overall character.

Hard

The hard limiting style helps to add some extra punch to your track. While keeping an eye on the limit, the hard style allows to really squash your material and let your tracks sound aggressive and dense.

Gain

The large gain slider controls the amount of input gain. Increasing the gain will make your signal louder but will also reduce the dynamics as soon as your peaks start hitting the limit.

While a certain amount of gain reduction (limiting) is intended when using a limiter, you should always try to go for a good balance between taming your peaks and letting the signal breath. If you reach the red section of the gain slider while increasing the gain, you are most likely over-limiting your signal.

Hint: Per default, the limit is set to -1dB true peak level, but you can modify the limit on the settings page.

Inflate

The inflate dial allows boosting the overall level and bass energy of your signal. While low values add a subtle saturation and warmth to your mix, high values help to really blow-up your signal and create a rich low-end.

To visit the settings page, click the little cogwheel in the upper right corner.

Limiter threshold

You can change the limiter threshold to set the maximum allowed true peak level for the processed output signal. Setting the limit to e.g. -2dB means that the loudest peak of the output signal will never go above this limit.

While pure:limit already uses true peak limiting to make sure that no inter-sample peaks occur when the signal is played back on different devices, setting a limit below 0dBFS will give your peaks some headroom. This headroom helps to make sure that a signal will not clip even if it runs through an audio codec (e.g. AAC,MP3, Ogg/Vorbis). We suggest to leave the limit at the default level (-1dB) when bouncing a signal for streaming platforms.

Plug-in & Licensing Information

Here you can find the name and version of your plug-in as well as the license key (when not licensed via iLoK).

When a new version of the plug-in is available, you'll receive a notification here and it's also indicated by a little dot on the cogwheel in the main view of pure:limit. Click on the green text to download the latest version.

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