When set to soft, the effect is similar to analog tape clipping. It lets you adjust the clipping curve, so it’s possible to get multiple types of distortion with the plugin. I run most drum tracks through a clipper to catch any rogue volume spikes before sending the drum buss to a compressor.Īs far as clipper plugins go, T-RackS Classic Clipper by IK Multimedia is one of the more flexible options on the market. As such, it is often useful as a mixing tool for achieving more loudness.Įven mastering engineers sometimes use clipping to boost the loudness of a mix. As a result, the process is potentially more transparent than dynamic range compression. Unlike a compressor or a limiter, a clipper uses soft clipping to tame the excess volume peaks. T-RackS Classic Clipper typically costs €49.99, but IK Multimedia lets everyone interested claim a free license until June 29th, 2021. IK Multimedia offers the T-RackS Classic Clipper (€49.99 value) plugin as a FREE download to all new and existing email subscribers. Of course the clipping effect achieved with controls set according will prevent digital overs with a pleasing sound free of distortion.IK Multimedia T-RackS Classic Clipper FREE 730×349 44.3 KB Be careful not to overdo it as too much distortion can be difficult to blend well in the soundscape of a mix. This can be a very handy tool to breathe some more life and presence in a cold and sterile track, giving it boldness and personality, or to achieve some very special creative distortion effects, where a track processes with the T-RackS clipper will sound completely different.Ī good example of this can be a snare track, or bass track which may be weak or dynamically inconsistent: running them through the Clipper and raising up the level will saturate them nicely making them more present and bold in the mix. On top of acting as a last stage dynamic control, another clever use of this processor is to generate harmonic saturation: when set for high gain and lower output the track will get a range of saturation which, according to the levels set can go from some mild harmonics to a very pronounced distortion. Despite its powerful engine, the Classic T-RackS Clipper is easy to use, with only: Gain, Slope, and Output controls.
Peak clipping is often a more transparent process than standard peak limiting, which is why mastering engineers often employ it.
This processor uses peak clipping to tame unruly peaks, rather than the usual peak limiting, giving you another dynamics control option. Run the Authorization Manager and follow the instructions to download and authorize your products. The Authorization Manager can be found at under the Support tab. That serial number will then be registered with the IK Multimedia Authorization Manager. NOTE: This product requires a serial number which is manually released into your esoundz download area once your order is reviewed and confirmed.
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