Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I do a deep dive into the potential problems with oversampling in a clipper (or any type of non-linear processing such as limiting, saturation, distortion, and compression). I also explain and demonstrate why I recommend KClip 3 above all other clippers for the goal of dynamic range control and loudness. (With one exception being Newfangled Saturate, but that's a subject for another video coming soon.)
Note: This video isn't strictly one of the "Mixing Loud with CTZ" episodes, because it's of general interest to anyone using clippers. But I am including this in the playlist for that series because the subject matter is also very related to the CTZ strategy and why I recommend KClip as the main clipper for CTZ gainstaging and workflow.
0:00 - In this video
8:17 - If you need a crash course in Oversampling
11:18 - Yep, I made a boo-boo
17:14 - Why I prefer workflow in KClip
26:51 - Why I prefer oversampling in KClip
38:12 - How aliasing is perceived in dynamic range control
49:29 - How oversampling messes up dynamic range control
53:52 - Why oversampling might not sound "good"
57:44 - When is it useful to try oversampled clipping?
1:00:07 - When is it useful to try a different clipper or limiter?
1:04:15 - Caveats about oversampling for COLORED saturation
Link to Dan Worrall's video explaining how sampling rate and oversampling works, and demonstrating how aliasing is often VERY subtle and not worth obsessing about: youtu.be/-jCwIsT0X8M
Link to David Gnozzi's video saying "oversampling isn't always better for limiting": youtu.be/zm7J3WI7nV0
Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxik-POfUXY6i_fP0f4qXNwdMxh3PXxJx
Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ogxa5-X_QdbtfLLQ_2mDEgPgHxNRLebQ7pps3rXewPM/edit?usp=sharing)
This is NOT paid promotion. All the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse.
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 my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks!
Baphometrix: open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuAOnVItgHAD1yuCRU8a
DubSkald: open.spotify.com/artist/5CuK2JuI8RmXjJ8ZQBOHQC
soundcloud.com/baphometrix
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Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics!
Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at:
beatstars.com/niicolondon
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Credit reel graphics: beatstars.com/niicolondon
Credit reel music: Baphometrix
In this video, I do a deep dive into the potential problems with oversampling in a clipper (or any type of non-linear processing such as limiting, saturation, distortion, and compression). I also explain and demonstrate why I recommend KClip 3 above all other clippers for the goal of dynamic range control and loudness. (With one exception being Newfangled Saturate, but that's a subject for another video coming soon.)
Note: This video isn't strictly one of the "Mixing Loud with CTZ" episodes, because it's of general interest to anyone using clippers. But I am including this in the playlist for that series because the subject matter is also very related to the CTZ strategy and why I recommend KClip as the main clipper for CTZ gainstaging and workflow.
0:00 - In this video
8:17 - If you need a crash course in Oversampling
11:18 - Yep, I made a boo-boo
17:14 - Why I prefer workflow in KClip
26:51 - Why I prefer oversampling in KClip
38:12 - How aliasing is perceived in dynamic range control
49:29 - How oversampling messes up dynamic range control
53:52 - Why oversampling might not sound "good"
57:44 - When is it useful to try oversampled clipping?
1:00:07 - When is it useful to try a different clipper or limiter?
1:04:15 - Caveats about oversampling for COLORED saturation
Link to Dan Worrall's video explaining how sampling rate and oversampling works, and demonstrating how aliasing is often VERY subtle and not worth obsessing about: youtu.be/-jCwIsT0X8M
Link to David Gnozzi's video saying "oversampling isn't always better for limiting": youtu.be/zm7J3WI7nV0
Find all of the "Mixing LOUD with CTZ" episodes in one convenient playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxik-POfUXY6i_fP0f4qXNwdMxh3PXxJx
Wondering what the CTZ Strategy is? Start with this short 17-page written guide. Find it here at docs.google.com/document/d/1Ogxa5-X_QdbtfLLQ_2mDEgPgHxNRLebQ7pps3rXewPM/edit?usp=sharing)
This is NOT paid promotion. All the tools you'll see me using or hear me mention were paid for by myself. These are just great tools that I use every day, and that I personally endorse.
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 my TWO different artist accounts on Spotify! Thanks!
Baphometrix: open.spotify.com/artist/6OvuAOnVItgHAD1yuCRU8a
DubSkald: open.spotify.com/artist/5CuK2JuI8RmXjJ8ZQBOHQC
soundcloud.com/baphometrix
================
Big shoutout to niico for the amazing credit reel graphics!
Did you know that niico is also a great producer? Check out their work at:
beatstars.com/niicolondon
================
Credit reel graphics: beatstars.com/niicolondon
Credit reel music: Baphometrix
