2.1.29. Look-ahead

The look-ahead parameter allows you to configure how far in advance the loudness measurement looks for the source signal. This can be used to align Dynamics Optimizer’s response to account for the loudness window time and/or attack/release times, or simply as a creative effect.

Look-ahead requires that the look-ahead budget parameter is configured via the settings tab. This method of look-ahead configuration is used to support real-time adjustments of look-ahead without causing stuttering which would otherwise interfere with A/B testing.

Dynamics Optimizer looks ahead through its analyzed timeline, so look-ahead budget only limits the look-ahead range and does not add latency.