MOST Mixers Get this WRONG! | Clipping vs Limiting

I'll unravel the confusion surrounding using clipping and limiting plugins when mixing music. You will learn about the differences, common misconceptions, and discover what most mixers get wrong when trying to use these plugins. Learning to master BOTH clipping and limiting is essential for achieving professional mixes.

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⌚TIMESTAMPS⌚
00:00 - What MOST people get WRONG about Clipping vs. Limiting
01:14 - How do limiters work?
01:40 - Looking under the hood of a limiter
02:05 - The harmonic structure of limiters
02:53 - The effect of limiting on transients
03:34 - What is a clipper?
03:46 - Visualizing clipping in an oscilloscope
04:10 - Harmonic structure of a clipped waveform
05:22 - WHEN and WHY would you use a limiter or a clipper?
06:45 - Where clippers sound the best (my secret weapon)
07:39 - Comparing Limiting vs Clipping on Drums
08:57 - The main problem with limiters on drums
09:42 - Clipper vs Limiter on Drums Shootout
10:32 - When to NOT use a clipper
10:55 - Limiter and clipper on bass guitar
11:44 - Why clippers on bass just don't work...
12:24 - Final thoughts and Key Takeaways
12:46 - Limiting vs clipping during mastering
13:28 - Don't forget your FREE Gift!

[jessepaul]

Absolutely critical information if you want pro sounding mixes. You rock buddy. That clipper into limiter combo on the master buss is THE sound.

[wyelqo]

Thank you SO MUCH ! First time someone explains WHY we should use clipper instead of Limiter at Drums ! Extremely useful video !!!!

[michaelrasbury]

Your limiter has the output ceiling linked to your threshold. Therefore, as you pull down the threshold fader you are also turning down the output so of course it’s going to sound quieter!

[michaelrichardson]

Killer information Bobby. The clipper has always been a mystery to me and I think you explained it very well. Thanks!

[kaveiros]

After 20 years of being a sound engineer, it 's nice to see some videos that are actually useful, and not just "what is the compressor and how does it work" stuff. Backed up with some scientific proof and examples. Well done, mister!

[pesopeso]

Crazy you just drop this video and ive been wondering about this n never found a video to show exactly the answers i was looking for. Had to like, next can you make a video of how you would use a soft clipper and a limiter together. Amazing job!

[asymmetrymedia]

I pretty much do the exact same as you both in mixing and mastering in terms of limiters and clippers.

In an online world with so much questionable info. Videos like these are refreshing. Keep up the good work.

[BrandonBurch]

Wow! I never knew what a clipper was for and it's highly informative to know I have that option - especially on drums. Thank you.

[danielmarion]

Dude, I just "discovered" this while mixing a track a few days ago and experimented with limiters and clippers on the drum bus. Such a difference!

[JuhaKuvajainen_JeanMirage]

Thanks for the vid! I do agree with you 100%. I use a clipper usually only as the first plugin in the mastering stage if the most transient producing instruments are already well treated in the mixing stage. I normally scan through the soundwave form to see if there are any transients that really stand out and shear just the tops of them off with either hard or soft clipping depending on the type of music. Limiter is then naturally the last plugin after the clipped signal has gone through the eq, compressor, saturator and stereo imager. I think I get a better balanced outcome if using a clipper first before limiting. This is, of course, heavily dependent on the mixed audio coming into the mastering stage. If possible, I try to tame the exessive transients already in the mixing stage by using either a limiter or a clipper mostly in the same manner as you discribed. And also, sometimes you get interesting results by using a clipper instead of a saturator in the mixing stage as well! Cheers.

[TONDJO-STATION]

Salut,
pour la première fois une explication claire et complète qui entre dans le détail des fonctionnalités qu'offrent clipper et limiter !! Ainsi tu couvres tous les besoins essentiels et réponds à toutes mes questions. Bravo !

[darioserrato]

I absolutely love the way you explained this! Covering from the most technical aspects and demonstrating it audibly. Just the kind of explanations I need.

[kayahanli]

What a great video! This is the best tutorial I have seen online explaining clippers and limiters. You suggest to apply clippers to drums only, which can be done on mixing track but how do you apply clipper to drums only on master bus? Thanks a lot!

[unology]

You got right to the point! Lets goooo! Best tutorial on the internet for this concept

[nilsgutenberg]

Well, i'd use
• a compressor for harmonic sound "glue" the overall sound (by changing or manipulating the loudness
• a limiter for musical loudness
• a clipper for cutting the Peaks off, for punchier loudness (drums etc.)

An alternative would be a loudness rider or automation.

I do not recommend to use to much compressors im a row as it easily changes the sound in a bad way. Here you hsve to work very sensitive.

[jediae]

this was more helpful than a bunch of other vids i watched for some reason

[RadioCamp]

Clippers are used by some radio stations to sound big and boss. But now we know how to mix with the as well. Thanks Bobby!

[ashdelarosa]

Yes I noticed this yesterday when I was mixing drums for live tracks. So as I was only focusing on the drums I tried both clipping and limiting on it and there’s a huge difference in like punch and grit.
The limiter kinda made everything sound weak and the clipper kept all the dynamics and transients even though it cuts the highest ones off…

Pretty interesting stuff and your video made me understand the difference between them theoretically much better :)

[KaitavSapreMusic]

Brilliant video with practical examples. Thank you so much! 👍

[edgriggs]

The Plugin Doctor and audio demonstrations were very helpful. Thanks.