review

I tested the Sonnox Oxford Limiter in a real mastering session against the TC Electronic Brickwall Limiter and FabFilter Pro-L 2. Here’s how it handles loudness, true peaks, top-end sparkle, and the 3D space of a mix, plus whether it’s worth adding to your mastering chain.

I tested the iZotope Ozone 9 Maximizer in a real mastering session against the TC Electronic Brickwall Limiter and FabFilter Pro-L 2. Here’s how it handles loudness, true peaks, IRC modes, and the top end of a mix, plus a quick tip on using the Learn Threshold feature properly.

I tested the TC Electronic MD4 HD Native against the MD3 PowerCore, MD3 Native, and DynOne from Leapwing Audio. Here’s how its EQ, compression, parallel mode, DXP mode, and limiter actually sound on a real mix, plus whether it earns a place in your mastering chain.

I compared the new TC Electronic MD3 Native against the legendary MD3 PowerCore version in a real mastering test. Here’s how they differ on compression, transients, 3D space, and the limiter, plus whether the native version finally replaces its older brother.