Soft Clipper by AIR Music Technology clipping plugin interface

AIR Music Technology·Dynamics Processors

Soft Clipper: Clipping Plugin by AIR Music Technology

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Soft Clipper is a dynamics processor plugin from AIR Music Technology that clips and saturates audio to add loudness and drive. It offers drive, three distortion shapes, release control and true-peak and anti-alias switches.

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01Overview

Soft Clipper is an effects plugin from AIR Music Technology, placed in the dynamics processor category. Its Quick View gives direct access to drive, post level and metering, while an Advanced View exposes clipping shape, release time, true-peak and anti-alias switches, and stereo link. A Mix control blends the processed signal with the original, and an output level control sets the final level. It runs as VST2, AU and AAX plugin or as a standalone app on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Loud master-bus clipping
Drum and percussion saturation
Bass and 808 distortion
Pop vocal and mix loudness
Rap and R&B track loudness

Developer: AIR Music Technology
Category: Dynamics Processors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Drive control for adjusting saturation amount
Three distortion shapes for different clipping curves
Release mode with adjustable time control
Input, output and gain reduction metering
True-peak, anti-alias and stereo-link switches
Mix control to blend processed and original signal
Post Level and overall output level controls
Quick View for rapid access to essential controls

03In depth

Sound Character and Clipping Shapes

Soft Clipper lets you set the amount of saturation from a light touch to heavy distortion using the Drive control. Three distortion shapes change how the clipping curve behaves, so you can choose a smooth roll-off or a harder limit.

Release time controls whether the clipping fades out quickly or lingers. Stereo link keeps both channels working together so the balance between sides stays consistent. The Mix knob blends the altered signal with the original, which helps retain transients while adding loudness.

Workflow, Metering and Level Control

Input, output and gain reduction metering are shown in real time, so you can adjust Drive and Post Level while watching the effect on your levels. Post Level sets the output of the clipper, and the overall output level lets you calibrate the final signal in your mix.

True-peak and anti-alias switches are available in Advanced View to reduce distortion artifacts. Their inclusion makes the plugin relevant for producers who want to control how the clipping sounds at the output stage.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	AIR Music Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	Dynamics Processor
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Soft Clipper used for?

Soft Clipper is a dynamics processor that clips and saturates audio. AIR Music Technology positions it for producers of R&B, rap, drum and bass and pop who want a loud yet clean sound.

Which formats and operating systems does Soft Clipper support?

Soft Clipper is available in VST2, AU, AAX and standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, with the plugin formats and macOS versions listed in the system requirements.

What do I need to use Soft Clipper?

On Windows you need Windows 10 or 11, 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) and a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU. On Mac you need macOS 12 to 14 with the same RAM and CPU recommendations, plus a VST 2/3, AAX or AU compatible host.