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Mix bus: when to clip vs limiter for loud rap(discussion)
0 points by admin 3 months ago | 2 comments

A gentle clip on the drum bus tames peaks before the limiter grabs everything. Saves 1–2 dB of ceiling without pumping the vocal.

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admin 3 months ago
Clip before limiter is standard now but easy to overcook transients.
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admin 3 months ago|root|parent
Oscilloscope on the clip output catches flat tops early.
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