SSG Audio Loudness Pro: AI Mastering Limiter with One-Knob Control

SSG Audio has officially released Loudness Pro, a new AI-driven mastering limiter that promises to deliver louder, cleaner, and punchier masters. The plugin is designed for mastering engineers and producers who want competitive loudness without the hassle of manually tweaking multiple limiter parameters.

AI-Powered Loudness Maximization

Loudness Pro stands out by using a non-generative AI engine that continuously recalculates its own clipping and limiting settings in real time. This happens at per-sample resolution, thousands of times per second. As a result, the plugin can adapt to the dynamics of your track instantly, avoiding the common artifacts of static settings, such as pumping or flattened transients.

Traditional clippers sound great on transients but can add distortion on sustained notes. Limiters, on the other hand, handle sustained material well but often suppress transients. Loudness Pro’s AI balances these two approaches automatically, giving you the best of both worlds without any manual intervention.

Simple One-Knob Control

Instead of exposing a full set of controls, Loudness Pro features a single-knob interface. This keeps the workflow fast and straightforward. The AI handles everything underneath, from the clip/limit balance to threshold and release settings. For users who prefer a hands-on approach, this might feel limiting, but for quick mastering tasks, it’s a huge time-saver.

Additionally, the plugin includes Auto Dither Control (ADC). This feature automatically applies dithering only when needed, such as during 16-bit exports. You no longer have to remember to switch dithering on or off manually. The reported latency is approximately 5ms at 48kHz, making it suitable for real-time monitoring during mastering sessions.

Features

AI-driven real-time adjustment of clipping and limiting parameters
Single-knob control interface
Auto Dither Control (ADC) for automatic dithering
Approximately 5ms latency at 48kHz
Compatible with macOS 10.13+ and Windows 10/11
Formats: AU, VST2, VST3, AAX (64-bit)
Developed in collaboration with Nuro Audio and Exonic UK

Pricing and Availability

Loudness Pro is available now with an introductory price of $74, down from the regular $150. The purchase includes a lifetime license, instant electronic delivery, and industry-leading customer support. There are no subscriptions or hidden fees.

For those who want to test the plugin before buying, a free trial is available. The plugin runs locally on your machine, with no cloud processing required. It works in real time and does not analyze your audio offline.

Price
Intro: $74.00 (USD)
Regular: $150.00 (USD)