Peaks Control Made Easy

FAC Clipper is designed to enhance your mix's loudness and add signature harmonic warmth. While it is based on a similar DSP architecture to the Clip processor in FAC Punchlab, it takes a different approach to clipping control, featuring an advanced user interface with precise metering to track and manage the peaks of the audio signal.

The plugin also includes both a full-band clipper that processes the entire spectrum and a multi-band clipper, allowing you to independently clip low, high, or both frequency bands. This provides the flexibility to maintain transparent processing or experiment with creative adjustments, depending on your needs.

Built with simplicity and flexibility in mind, FAC Clipper is quick, lightweight, and highly intuitive. The clean, streamlined interface lets you focus on what matters most; controlling the peak levels to maximize loudness while preserving clarity and avoiding the pumping effects often associated with heavily limited signals.

Thanks to its precise waveform and level meters, using FAC Clipper is a breeze. Simply add the plugin to your track and adjust the input gain until the waveform meter reaches 0 dB. This gives you a clear view of the signal's dynamic range, making it easier to identify peaks. Next, set the ceiling just below the peaks you wish to control. You can also adjust the Knee parameter for smoother clipping and fine-tune the saturation to achieve the perfect warmth and character.

Use the Mix parameter to blend the clipped signal with the original audio, allowing you to control the amount of clipping applied. This helps preserve the natural character of the sound while enhancing loudness and harmonic warmth.

Following the diagram below, the sound flows from the left to right, or from the input to the output.

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Ⓐ Input Gain, Metering Stereo Meters: Display the level of the input signal Input Gain: Adjusts the input level before processing Match: Compensates the output level to reflect the input gain	Ⓑ Multi-Band Band: Activates single or multi-band clipping Crossover: Sets the crossover frequencies for multi-band processing
Ⓒ Main: Full-Band or Multi-Band Knee: Controls the Knee curve (super soft to hard, mid is soft) Shape: Adjusts the harmonic profile (Saturation) Metering: Waveform displays of both the pre/post signals Ceiling: Sets the level at which peaks are clipped When the plugin is set to Multi-Band, the following additional parameters are available Gain: Post gain applied to the band after the clipper Solo: Audition the selected band	Ⓓ MIX Dry/Wet: Controls the global mix of the dry and wet signals Bypass: Disables the processing Ⓔ Output Gain, Metering Stereo Meters: Display the level of the output signal Output Gain: Adjusts the output level after processing High Quality toggle to enable oversampling
Ⓕ Preset Button Preset manager (tap/long touch)	Ⓖ Info Button Review the app, Tip Jar to support FAC, documentation...

FAC Clipper reports to the host the (super low) latency related to audio processing. Check that your host provides "Latency Compensation."

Always check your audio levels

In general, use the gain in parsimony, to avoid any excessive levels that may damage your ears or your system. FAC Clipper shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (direct, indirect, consequential, or other) to your material (software, hardware, or other)

As with all FAC products, the interface has a unique sober look and provides a great user experience. The value of each knob can be monitored at any time. The knobs are very responsive, natural and follow a specific curve according to the parameter type

Preset Management

FAC Clipper also comes with factory presets to provide you a source of inspiration to satisfy your needs in any situation you might require

The preset button provides common management features: loading, organization, saving, importing and exporting. The left and right arrows allow fast navigation shortcuts among all the presets (factory + user), a short press on the center label provides a detailed list of all the available presets, select the one you want to work with. On the other hand a long touch (hold) provides contextual operation