Offline Loudness Processing Plugin Combines WaveRider and Defaulter Technologies
Quiet Art has introduced Loudness Gracious, an offline loudness processing plugin that combines the company's WaveRider level riding algorithm with Defaulter's loudness detection technology. The plugin addresses loudness normalization requirements across broadcast, film, games, podcasts, and music production.
Core Technology
Loudness Gracious uses Quiet Art's Rider algorithm, developed over 15 years of refinement. The plugin handles loudness normalization with minimal user setup while maintaining signal clarity. It processes audio to specific LKFS/LUFS values and includes adjustable ratio controls for managing both quiet and loud passages.
The plugin features a True Peak Limiter for broadcast compliance and signal protection. Users can set independent compression ratios for different dynamic ranges, with threshold controls to bypass quiet clips and a minimum length filter for handling short audio segments.
Workflow Applications
The plugin works both pre and post-mix stages. It can level dialog tracks, normalize vocals, and process large batches of game audio files. The offline processing engine handles multiple clips quickly, with per-clip loudness analysis providing detailed feedback.
Loudness Gracious can convert broadcast mixes to web-compatible formats with adjusted loudness targets. The plugin supports multi-channel clips and maintains existing clip gain settings during processing.
Availability
Loudness Gracious is available in AAX format for Pro Tools. A 14-day trial version requires an iLok account but does not require a USB dongle.
More information is available on the Quiet Art website.
