Chandler Limited Zener Limiter

A British classic reincarnated.

An expertly emulated version of the Chandler Limited® Zener Limiter, fully-endorsed by the creator of the original hardware, Wade Goeke

Big and punchy, with all the vintage vibe of the equipment used to record The Beatles and Pink Floyd

A superb and versatile secret weapon of high-level engineers

Descended from the iconic limiters of Abbey Road Studios, the Chandler Limited® Zener Limiter is a legend in its own right. With the vibe of the vintage hardware used to capture Pink Floyd and The Beatles running through its veins, the Zener Limiter is a rock and roll blueblood—with an appealingly modern streak.

In collaboration with Chandler Limited®, we proudly continue the legacy with the Zener Limiter plug-in. A true emulation of its forebearer, christened by Chandler Limited’s Wade Goeke himself, the Zener Limiter plug-in is a versatile, state-of-the-art limiter and compressor that stays true to its illustrious sonic roots.

Joe Chiccarelli presents the Zener Limiter

"The character of this historic compression circuit is where it all began for me. When I designed the Zener Limiter, it was to allow it to be amenable to a wider array of sources. Softube’s model of it broke the mould for compressor plug-ins and at the same time extended it further."

Wade Goeke Founder and Chief Designer, Chandler Limited®

Have a listen

"First saw Jerry Finn use this on his records back when I was runner at a studio. Early stages of my Chandler obsession. Having this as a plugin for my ITB work was a game changer. Love it!"

Clint Gibbs Mixer/Engineer (Dr. Luke, Prescription Songs, Kim Petras, Doja Cat, Allie X, Azealia Banks)

Legendary Lineage

Blessed by Chandler Limited® founder, Wade Goeke, the Zener Limiter plug-in embodies the heritage of the limiters that recorded Pink Floyd and The Beatles. That’s why we made sure that our apple fell close to the tree.

Golden Child

Add understated, vintage vibes to a track or thoroughly transform the tone, character, and transient behavior of a drum bus or room mic channels. The Zener Limiter plug-in is the most versatile member of your studio family.

Breaking the Mold

Input stage with variable impedance, THD mode, the different comp modes, the rare form of the attack and release—the exclusive features of the Zener Limiter plug-in make it a compressor without a twin.

 

"This has become my go to plug-in because of its tone shaping capabilities. Provides me with everything I love – punchy, full of character, and flexible."

Howard Willing Producer/Engineer (Sara Bareilles, The Smashing Pumpkins, Kris Kristofferson, Friday Pilots Club, Jennifer Nettles, Mutemath, Caifanes)

Softube & Chandler: recipe to rock

You can’t rush perfection. If any sentiment captures the spirit of our relationship with Chandler Limited®, that’s it. Take two companies known for perfectionism, add in some beers, and bake for a decade. We invite you to take a look at the Zener-Bender and everything else we've been cooking up.

"The Zener Limiter is great on everything, especially Drum Room and Parallel processing. It just brings your tracks to life!"

Smiley Sean Mixer/Engineer (Tommy Lee, A Perfect Circle, Street Drum Corps, Phil X and the Drills, Papa Roach, The Smashing Pumpkins, Mötley Crüe, Courtney Love)

Console 1 Ready

This plug-in can be used within Console 1, our mixing system.

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In short

  • Expertly emulated and fully-endorsed by the creator of the original hardware, Wade Goeke

  • The vintage vibe of the equipment used to record The Beatles and Pink Floyd

  • Console 1 Ready: works as a native plug-in and in Softube Console 1, our mixing ecosystem.

  • Superb versatility that makes it the secret weapon of high-level engineers and mixers

  • Essential switches, such as Input Gain, THD, and Comp 1/Comp 2/Limit

  • Plug-in exclusive features, such as Mid/Side Processing, External Sidechain, and Link Channels

  • Also included in Zener-Bender.

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This product supports Extended Features

We love VU meters, Bakelite knobs, and analog quirks. But we want modern precision and workflow. The answer? Softube Extended Features. Easy-access panels with the innovations you need close at hand. 

Chandler Limited Zener Limiter

A British classic reincarnated.
€299.00
14-day returns 20-day trial Tech support Three activations

System Requirements

  • Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
  • Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
  • Softube account
  • iLok account
  • Computer with AU, VST, VST3 and/or AAX compatible DAW host software
  • Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

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