Maximizer
A loudness-oriented limiter/clipper, often at the cost of transients
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A maximizer is a loudness-oriented limiter/clipper: it does not just catch peaks but actively pushes the whole signal up, often trading transients and dynamics for a louder result.
It differs from a limiter: a limiter prioritises fidelity, a maximizer loudness; it differs from a compressor too: it usually works at the final stage. The usual mistake is "louder is better" — streaming platforms normalise loudness; crushing the dynamics only makes the music flatter on playback.
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- 最大化器与限制器的区别，参通行母带教材；本文为原创表述
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