Mastering

Clock Jitter

Clock Jitter is a free clock VST plugin developed by Voxengo. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

This VST plug-in was designed to be a “mastering” plug-in. It emulates an effect that is common on some old ADC (analog-to-digital converter) devices. This effect is called ‘clock jitter’ which arises when internal ADC’s wordclock is not precise. Actually, it is unknown whether this plug-in is usable for sound production or not, but in some situations this ‘clock jitter’ noise can be applied rather productively.

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ClipStar

ClipStar is a free compressor VST plugin developed by de la Mancha. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

ClipStar is a soft clipper effect plug-in designed to prevent peaks in a subtler way than hard clipping, increase loudness and add pleasing saturation.

Where ClipStar differs from other clippers is that it can leave the low frequencies untouched, where distortion is more evident, and allow a greater boost in gain without noticeably degrading the signal.

You can use ClipStar for peak protection, for loudness gain or for sympathetic distortion depending on your mood and the phase of the moon.

Features:

Vintage style soft clipper with low frequency bypass and comprehensive metering.

In gain & Out gain adjustable to +/- 30 dB.

Soft clip limit can be set from 0 to -30 dB.

Low frequency bypass cut off from 0 to 1000 Hz.

Low frequency gain can be adjusted from +/- 30 dB.

Subtle colouring from a home-made blend of harmonics, saturation and noise.

Optional hard limiting on final output.

Metering covers stereo input, output and gain reduction. All meters show actual and peak levels.

Adjustable peak meter hold time.

Double-click knob resets.

Developed with SE 1.1.

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ClipShifter 2

ClipShifter 2 is a free limiter and clipper VST, VST3, Audio Unit, RTAS, AAX plugin developed by LVC-Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

ClipShifter is a wave-shaping clipping-style limiter that provides enough user controls to be useful in all mixing stages. ClipShifter uses a unique threshold control to change the clipping threshold dynamically based on the transient characteristics of the incoming audio. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. Additional parameters allow the user to control the even- and odd-order components of the saturation.

ClipShifter is released as a free and paid plugin. The paid plugin adds oversampling (2, 4, and 8 times) with selectable double processing, mid/side processing, and a 3-way multiband frequency control. The multiband frequency control can be used to apply clipping to certain frequency bands independently, while the free version applies the audio clipping to the entire frequency spectrum.

Major features

Plugin Features::

Clipping style limiter: from transparent sounding compression to hard clipping distortion.

Initial and End thresholds controls that can dynamically change the clipping level based on the incoming signal.

Controls for Clip Shape (hard to soft) and harmonics (even- and odd-order).

Visual display of signals using VU-style, PPM-style, and loudness/RMS meters to monitor input and output levels.

Scalable waveform history view with click-and-drag editing of clipping thresholds.

Paid Features::

Multiband EQ controls: 3-band EQ crossover, with independent processing of each band through the clipping algorithm.

Oversamping: 2X, 4X, and 8X internal oversampling to reduce aliasing.

Double processing: additional option to process audio an additional time through the clipping algorithm when oversampling is engaged.

Mid/Side processing: Selectable control for processing Mid/Side signals independently.

System Requirements and Specifications:

Windows: VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires Windows XP SP 3 or newer with a processor that supports SSE2 (AMD or Intel processor from around 2004 or later). An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

OS X: AU, VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX plugin formats. Limited-MAX requires OS X 10.5 or later, and an Intel processor. An iLok device is required to use the AAX format.

ClipShifter can be purchased for $24.95 USD. For more information or to download the free/demo version, visit LVC-Audio.

http://www.lvcaudio.com

Clip Shifter

Clip Shifter is a free limiter and clipper VST plugin developed by LVC-Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

Clip Shifter is a plugin designed to provide saturation and clipping effects to your audio. This can be useful for individual tracks, busses, and overall mixes. The sonic characteristics of the clipping distortion can be altered from hard, brickwall-style clipping, to softer saturation with compression. The threshold controls for Clip Shifter’s clipping can be set to dynamically change based on the transient characteristic of the incoming audio.

Clip Shifter is available as a Windows 32-bit or 64-bit VST plugin.

http://www.lvcaudio.com

Buzz Cut

Buzz Cut is a free limiter and clipper VST, Audio Unit plugin developed by GMH Audio. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Buzz Cut is an audio clipping plugin designed for ease of use and great sound. The intuitive scrolling waveform display gives a clear visual depiction of the processing and makes the settings easy to dial in. The “HQ” mode offers a cleaner sound for when hard, digital clipping produces too many artifacts. While mixing, Buzz Cut works great for leveling off drums and percussion while retaining the impact of the transients. In a mastering context, clipping with Buzz Cut can allow the perceived volume of the audio to be increased without raising the peak levels.

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This plugin is available for PC as a 64-bit VST and Mac as 64-bit VST and AU formats. Download includes instruction manual.

https://www.gmhaudio.com

BuzMaxi3

BuzMaxi3 is a free compressor VST plugin developed by buzzroom. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

BuzMaxi3 is a Brickwall Limiter / Transparent Level Maximizer for mastering, mixing, and recording.

Features:

Mode: Aggressive/Smooth.

Make up level, 0~+24dB.

Output Ceiling level, -24~0dB.

Level Meter, -40~0dB scale.

Frequency Spectrum Analyzer, 2.1^(-4~4) scale (50Hz~20kHz).

64bit internal processing.

Very low CPU usage and latency.

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BuzComp Free GranComp3

BuzComp Free GranComp3 is a free compressor VST plugin developed by buzzroom. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

BuzComp GranComp3 is a Multiband Classic Hard Compressor/Limiter.

Main features:

3 analog type EQ for multi-band compressor.

SonicFilter add various sound characters or saturation for input signals.

2 types gain reduction (Fat/Tight).

Auto/Manual release control.

Peak limiter for master output.

http://www.x-buz.com/

BuzComp Free GranComp

BuzComp Free GranComp is a free compressor VST plugin developed by buzzroom. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

BuzComp GranComp is a Classic Hard Compressor/Limiter.

Main features:

SonicFilter add various sound characters or saturation for input signals.

2 types gain reduction (Fat/Tight).

Auto/Manual release control.

Peak limiter for master output.

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BuzComp Free GeneComp3

BuzComp Free GeneComp3 is a free compressor VST plugin developed by buzzroom. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

http://www.x-buz.com/

BuzComp Free GeneComp

BuzComp Free GeneComp is a free compressor VST plugin developed by buzzroom. Compatible OS(s): Windows.

BuzComp Free GeneComp is a generic Digital Linear Compressor.

http://www.x-buz.com/