With only a few primary controls—Threshold and Out Ceiling—it allows for a fast, efficient mastering workflow. Can You Get Waves L2 for Free?

A high-resolution system with 9th-order noise shaping that maintains audio clarity when converting to lower bit depths (like 16-bit for CD or streaming).

Released in the early 2000s, the L2 became the "industry standard" for its ability to increase average audio levels without audible distortion or clipping.