Classic T-RackS Clipper

Levelled Harmonics

By IK Multimedia

$49.99($60.99 incl. VAT)
This processor uses peak clipping to tame unruly peaks, rather than the usual peak limiting, giving you another dynamics control option. Peak clipping is often a more transparent process than standard peak limiting, which is why mastering engineers often employ it.
System Requirements
T-RackS is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: Apple M1 or Intel® Core i5 Processor, 8 GB of RAM, macOS® 10.15 or newer. 9 GB of hard drive space. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 3, AAX.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Core i5 Processor or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer. 9 GB of hard drive space. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 3, AAX.
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Classic T-RackS Clipper $49.99

Levelled Harmonics

Classic T-RackS Clipper is a professional audio plug-in from the T-RackS mixing and mastering suite by IK Multimedia. Available as VST, AU, and AAX for Mac and PC.

TECH
About

Despite its powerful engine, the Classic T-RackS Clipper is easy to use, with only: Gain, Slope, and Output controls.

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. 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.

A 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 the level will saturate them nicely making them more present and bold in the mix. Be careful not to overdo it as too much distortion can be difficult to blend well in the soundscape of a mix.

Of course the clipping effect achieved with controls set according will prevent digital overs with a pleasing sound free of distortion.

Specs
System Requirements
T-RackS is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: Apple M1 or Intel® Core i5 Processor, 8 GB of RAM, macOS® 10.15 or newer. 9 GB of hard drive space. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 3, AAX.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Core i5 Processor or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10 (64 bit) or newer. 9 GB of hard drive space. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 3, AAX.
Internet connection is required for authorization.
*Legal detail
Audio Demos
01 CLASSIC CLIPPER BASS SATURATION Unprocessed --:--
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03 CLASSIC CLIPPER CRUNCHY DRUMS Unprocessed --:--
04 CLASSIC CLIPPER CRUNCHY DRUMS --:--
05 CLASSIC CLIPPER SOFT SAT Unprocessed --:--
06 CLASSIC CLIPPER SOFT SAT --:--

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