Similarly to the multiband frequency control, ClipShifter 2.2 allows you to process stereo information separately through the clipping algorithm. This prevents any “overs” (when using ClipShifter as a brickwall limiter) and also alters the harmonic content of the output. The Double feature processes that entire audio through the clipping algorithm an additional time. ClipShifter internally filters and processes audio at 2X, 4X, or 8X the sample rate to reduce aliasing artifacts. For many digital effects, oversampling improves the audio by reducing aliasing effects. Oversampling improves the audio quality on maximum-clipped sounds. The Gain Select control determines if you want the EQ gains to be applied before clipping, after clipping, or as a SideChain effect (i.e., increases and decreases of gain are nullified post processing).

For example, you can choose to process the middle band without processing the hi or low frequencies. Each of the three frequencies can be processed independently for maximum versatility. The revised 3-band crossover controls lets you pick which frequencies are processed, and which frequencies are passed through to the output. The multiband crossover gives you finer control. The harmonics control allows you to control the amount of even-order and odd-order distortion. Setting the Clip Shape control to maximum produces a hard-clipped sound, while lesser settings verge on subtle compression with minimal auditory distortion. Dial-in the sound of your choice, from heavy distortion to subtle compressionĬlipShifter includes controls to change the clip shape and to adjust the harmonic content. Choose between Independent, Maximum, or Average to determine how the the clipping thresholds dynamically change. A new feature in version 2.2 is the independent Left/Right (or Mid/Side) Threshold Control. Let the transients through while distorting the rest, or distort that initial bass thump while letting the rest sound clean. The speed can be set using the Attack Time control and the Fast Release button.

The threshold for clipping can be set to either rise or fall as the level of audio increases. Dynamic ControlĬlipShifter can function as a static clipping effect, but it can also respond to the transient qualities of the incoming signal. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression.

It provides enough user controls to be useful in all mixing stages: from distorting basses and drums, to maximizing mix buses and warming-up overall mixes. Clipping – with all of the optionsĬlipShifter is a wave-shaping audio plugin that functions like a clipping-style limiter. Purchases of Clipped-MAX also include a license that worksfor ClipShifter.

ClipShifter is still supported, but has been replaced by Clipped-MAX.

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