Understanding Clipping vs Limiting

Joey shows you when to use a clipper vs. a limiter. Are you using clippers and limiters in your mixes? Let us know in the comments!

0:00 Introduction
0:26 Limiters
2:08 Clippers
3:19 Clipping vs. Limiting
5:13 Bus Processing
6:49 Vocal Bus
7:55 Guitar Bus
9:02 Master Bus Processing
10:03 Closing thoughts

Tags:compression,audio production,mixing tutorials
#compression #audioproduction #mixingtutorials

[neverender]

JST-CLIP is still an unparalleled one stop shop for drums. Crazy how loud you can get the drum bus while maintaining clarity and punch.

[ghastlyshimmer]

Everytime a Joey video appears. You know you need to watch that instantly. Love the video.

[k-chill]

First result in a “clipping vs limiting” search and I wasn’t disappointed. Thanks!

[XRaym]

My favorite clipper is Newfrangled Audio - Saturate, it has some unique details preservatio, flexible UI with meters, soft-hard clipping morphing, and autogain compensation. :)

[IanBeato]

the attack on Pro-L 2 does not work as many might expect, instead (as per FabFilter's own documentation) “The Attack and Release knobs control how quickly and heavily the release stage sets in. Shorter attack times will allow the release stage to set in sooner; longer release times will cause it to have more effect.” As far as I know, the main difference between a limiter and a compressor (besides ration) is that a Limiter's "attack" is always instantaneous.

[dannyleftridgemusic]

I usually always put a clipper before the limiter on my master buss and always clip my kick, snare and toms.

[adbi]

I love the T Racks Clipper! Absolutely killer bc you can adjust anywhere from soft clipping to hard clipping!

[Basu]

JST clip also works really well on DI's before the amp sim if the DI is not aggressive enough

[PetexZen]

I love jst clip, but I do wish it had a in/out and reduction meters.

[lewisticknor]

What a great video and what great integrity. Buying your product. I am an old analog guy and it's finally time to start with the digital limiting.

[asthemoon]

Love the JST Clip for individual instruments and drum bus. T-Racks is always on the master tho. Followed by the Sonnox Limiter and its always plenty loud 😉👍

[mariabr]

Wow thank you for the educational video! I know using clippers will elevate my mixes now that I know more about them 🎉

[itous]

I'm relatively new to the home production game and working with plugins, but I'm old enough to remember when Joey Sturgis was producing records 15 years ago and getting killer sounds. While I have a lot more to learn, I have learned a lot from the JST videos I've seen so far. Thanks for the tips 🤘

[OurForgottenWords]

I haven't been using them but now I will thank you sir

[joeferris]

That music sample at 8:00 crushes. Reminds me of TBDM. Always love those 2 - 1/16s + 1 - 1/8.

[michaelrichardson]

Such helpful information, thanks Joey! 🤘

[alrecks]

Happy belated birthday, Joey! Great information as always.

[eXpas]

Great informative video! Thank you for this!

[tomschlaiss]

Thanks for the video, cheers from Germany

[CyberTechOfficial-hn]

Great video. I used to use Limiter + Clipper, but now I`m using Maximiser + Limiter!