Clippers can boost track loudness and punch without crushing transients, which has made them an essential tool in modern music production. SnapClip is a next-generation clipper that combines intuitive sound shaping via graph control and detailed metering with state-of-the-art ADAA anti-aliasing.
SnapClip never adds distortion below the threshold and targets only the peaks with precision. Unlike compressors, there is no unnatural loudness fluctuation from attack/release time, so the original transient and attack are preserved.
Built around up to 16x oversampling and the next-generation DSP technique "ADAA." High-quality processing that previously had to be reserved for the master bus or offline rendering can now run with low CPU load, even when inserted on many tracks.
Highly visible meters and waveform display let you precisely control the amount of soft and hard clipping. Instead of "it just sounds better," you hear the result you intend.
Specify a recent peak history window and target reduction, and SnapClip back-calculates Input Gain, Saturation, and Threshold in one step. It removes mechanical setup so you can focus on musical adjustments. This is not AI or auto-mastering — parameter values are determined deterministically by math.
First, set the amount of hard clipping with Input Gain, then shape the soft-knee curve directly on the graph. The waveform display and reduction meter visualize hard clipping in red and soft clipping in yellow.
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An example of trimming peaks and gaining loudness while preserving attack. With Loudness match, confirm that the impact on attack and tone is minimal and the processing is transparent.
Adding light harmonics to give presence and thickness while shaving the peaks. This example is intentionally set to color the tone.
Keeping weight and punch while shaping a sound that cuts through on a club system.
Bringing the kick forward by trimming peaks while preserving the low-end core.
Raise the input gain to shave off instantaneous peaks.
We recommend targeting only the sharp, spike-like transient peaks.
Red on the waveform display and reduction meter represents hard clipping.
Soft clipping is suited to gently shaving wider peaks.
Listen carefully and find a comfortable saturation point.
Yellow indicates the amount of soft clipping.
Compared to 256x oversampling. Achieves equivalent noise reduction by combining 16x oversampling with ADAA.
Insert as many as you like without worrying about delay. Suitable for live and recording sessions.
Completely avoids the comb-filter cancellation that occurs with naive bypass mixing.
Be sure to read our technical article. It includes detailed technical commentary backed by measurement results.
Read our technical article for the DSP design behind the Soft Knee curve, ADAA, and the Dry/Wet phase compensation, with measurement results.
Read the technical article
The standard SnapClip is a focused edition that bundles the necessary features in a simple, easy-to-use form for specific use cases. It is designed especially for use across many tracks and on transient-focused material such as drums and kicks.
For tracks, buses, and pre-compressors
Strict quality controls for mastering
Specifications may change without notice while this edition is in development.
The following is a rough guide. Standard is enough in many situations, but Pro is better suited to mastering and more critical finishing.
No, start with the standard edition without waiting. It is a focused, easy-to-use edition that bundles the features needed for specific use cases.
Even professional engineers are likely to use the standard edition during mixing.
macOS 11+ VST3 / AU / AAX (Apple Silicon Native)
Windows 10/11 VST3
