: A famous free clone of the Waves L1 (the predecessor to the L2). Producer Spot System Requirements

A limiter can't fix a bad mix. Ensure your levels are balanced before trying to make them loud.

If you need the "L2 sound" without the cost, these free VSTs provide similar transparent brickwall limiting: LoudMax (by Thomas Mundt)

Controls how fast the limiter stops working after a peak. Can You Get the Waves L2 for Free?