Warm, punchy, and ready to rock

When a certain vintage British limiter first hit the scene, it quickly became a fixture in broadcast production facilities around the world. But it was when rock and roll producers began to experiment with it that its reputation truly took off. Engineers discovered that when driven hard, its distinct compression and limiter circuits produced a warm, punchy character that added musical weight and energy to tracks and master busses alike.

Enhance the power of your drum buss

Lindell’s faithful emulation of this classic broadcast limiter provides several useful added features, including a wet/dry Mix knob and selectable slow and fast attack times. Sometimes, the secret to the sound you’re looking for simply involves using the right tool for the job. If you’re looking to turn a meek drum buss into bombs from Bonham, the 254E might just help do the trick.

Achieve a rich analog tone

The original vintage diode bridge compressor/limiter used a unique circuit design to apply gain reduction, producing a rich, analog tone that became highly sought-after across decades of music production. The Lindell Audio plugin version brings that same colorful, punchy sound into your DAW with stunning realism. Originally crafted for broadcast use, this style of limiter quickly found favor in rock and pop studios for its distinct harmonic character and ability to add musical energy to tracks and busses.