IK Multimedia take home-studio mastering to the MAX - and beyond! T-RackS Clipper is available to PC and Mac users (VST2, VST3, AU and AAX).Among the many new features in T‑RackS 5 is ONE, a simple 'one-stop' mastering processing tool.

Native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems.

DSM™ and SCC™ proprietary IK technologies for extremely accurate digital models of analog hardware devices.

Accurately analog-modeled vintage classic devices.

High-precision and high-transparency digital processors.

Works within the T-RackS CS Standalone application and as plug-in.

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

Audio Plugin Deals are offering IK Multimedia’s T-RackS Clipper as a FREE download for a limited time (usually $49.00).

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