OneKnob Louder

Name: OneKnob Louder
Price: 27.26 USD
Author: Waves

by Waves · Limiter · One-knob loudness

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Single-knob plugin for increasing perceived loudness.

Best for: Mix Bus, Mastering, Drum Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: single knob, full mix, bus processing, mastering, auto-gain, beginner-friendly, drum bus, minimal controls, mix bus, mixing, single-band.

What it does

OneKnob Louder raises loudness with peak limiting and low-level compression, with automatic makeup gain. Waves quotes up to 24 dB of RMS gain.

One knob: sets how much louder the signal gets.
Where: tracks, buses or full mixes.

Source: Waves product page

When to use it

A quick loudness boost when you want a loud result without setting up a limiter. For mastering-grade control and metering, use a proper limiter like FabFilter Pro-L 2 or Waves L2. Best for demos and quick checks.

Where to buy

Best Service: $27.26
Sweetwater: $29.99
PluginFox: $29.99
AudioDeluxe: $29.99 (regular $49)
Waves: see store

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