Initial Audio has announced the release of an update to its versatile soft clipper effect plugin. Initial Clipper 2 is designed to add warmth and control to your mixes.
With intuitive controls for gain, threshold, saturation, and ceiling, Clipper 2 helps prevent harsh clipping while enhancing harmonics. Ideal for Hip Hop, EDM, and any genre needing dynamic loudness.
Initial Clipper 2 features
- Input Gain: Adjust the gain before soft clipping.
- Threshold: Set the level for full saturation, with a soft knee for smooth transitions.
- Saturation: Fine-tune the curve to boost harmonics and create a warmer sound.
- Ceiling: Control overall gain after clipping to maintain peak levels.
- LUFS Meter: Integrated loudness measurement with options for Integrated, Short Term, Momentary, and Loudness Range.
- True peak limiting.
Initial Clipper 2 is available as a free download for Windows and Mac in VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
More information: Initial Audio

