Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video (suitable for all DAWs--not just Bitwig) I make the case for using clippers (instead of compressors) as a tool for controlling dynamic range to help you achieve "competitive" loudness levels as transparently as possible. Don't let the length of this one scare you off! It's an interesting subject and I cover the main points up front, so you can duck out early if you don't care about details and demos.
Two links mentioned in the video, to some very short demonstrations by Reframinator that explain why you should do a small amount of clipping on most of your busses instead of only one clipper on your master bus:
Watch this one first:
youtu.be/T9liqH38PMM
Watch this one second:
youtu.be/14TQj_OYz8A
If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on SoundCloud and Spotify. Thanks!
soundcloud.com/baphometrix
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In this video (suitable for all DAWs--not just Bitwig) I make the case for using clippers (instead of compressors) as a tool for controlling dynamic range to help you achieve "competitive" loudness levels as transparently as possible. Don't let the length of this one scare you off! It's an interesting subject and I cover the main points up front, so you can duck out early if you don't care about details and demos.
Two links mentioned in the video, to some very short demonstrations by Reframinator that explain why you should do a small amount of clipping on most of your busses instead of only one clipper on your master bus:
Watch this one first:
youtu.be/T9liqH38PMM
Watch this one second:
youtu.be/14TQj_OYz8A
If you enjoyed this video, please do me a solid and not only like the video (and subscribe to my channel), but also give me a follow on SoundCloud and Spotify. Thanks!
soundcloud.com/baphometrix
open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuAOnVItgHAD1yuCRU8a
