>to boost or cut and by how much based on the content of the file. i think.
>expect that here again sones come into play.
					yes, sones==subjective so has to be user settable

>maximize opcode should probably also have built in filters to eliminate
>the primary use in mind for a maximize opcode would be for files that are
>already normalized or floating pointed and still somehow do not sound loud
>though already do-able in csound with filters and gain, a maximize opcode
>would be a far faster way of dealing with large files to boost the overall
						why would it be faster?  this all sounds like it would be better as
				an instrument rather than an opcode - you could then easily tweak things
				how you want easily.
>perceived volume, even of an entire mix -and maximizers appear to be in
>wide use for mastering CD's despite the fact that most popular music is of
				is "maximizer" a standardized term?  if so, what exactly does it mean?