Verdict
The KHS Limiter VST plugin is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
Use it a true peak limiter (e.g., Pro-L 2) on your master bus. Set KClip to hard clip just 0.5–1 dB of the loudest transients (snare hits, kick peaks). This shaves off extreme peaks transparently. Then follow with a true peak limiter doing only 1–2 dB gain reduction. Result: Louder, punchier master with less inter-sample peak distortion than using a limiter alone. Vst Plugin Khs Limiter -vst3-
Minimalist design so you can focus on the sound, not the knobs.
Use Cases
Kilohearts Limiter is a free, high-performance VST3 plugin within the Kilohearts Essentials
Controls & Workflow
No LUFS meter. No true peak toggle visible on the main panel (you have to dig). And the lack of a “character” or saturation control means sound designers might get bored. But for clean, reliable leveling? It’s a workhorse.