Welcome to GClip
GClip is a wave-shaping signal clipper. It prevents the signal level from exceeding a
specified maximum. The clipping function used can be altered to have a hard- or soft-knee.
Hints
The GUI features a wave display to aid configuration. Simply play the audio and
watch the wave display while you set the desired values for input gain, clip-level and
softness.
When using GClip for more extreme wave-shaping, the oversampling mode can
reduce aliasing for a warmer sound.
Interface
The display features three main areas. At the top-left is the graph display, to the right is the
wave display and at the bottom-left are the parameter controls.
Graph Display: This shows the shape of the clipping function that is applied to incoming
samples. All three knobs affect the shape of this curve.
Wave Display: This shows the waveform of the signal after the input gain has been
applied. Superimposed over that is the output signal, after clipping. So you get a before and
after display. The clipping level is also displayed as a solid horizontal line.
Gain: This allows you to raise the signal level before clipping.
Clip: The clipping level as a percentage of the maximum sample value. So, if you consider
samples to go from -1 to 1, then a clipping level of 50% will restrict all samples to between -
0.5 and 0.5.
Softness: This parameter sets the shape of the "knee" of the clipping function. If this
parameter is 0% then GClip behaves as a simple signal clipper, truncating samples that
exceed the clipping level. Greater values for softness will cause samples approaching the
clipping level to be affected.
2x Oversample: Turn oversampling on or off. Wave-shaping can introduce audible
aliasing, especially with more drastic settings. The oversampling mode can help to
minimize aliasing in such cases.
License
1. GVST plug-ins are provided to the user at no cost. While every GVST plug-in is tested
to the best of the developer's ability, no warranty or guarantee is offered to the end
user.
2. No suggestions made by the developer or his representatives (i.e., freely offered
support) are to be taken as an implied warranty or guarantee.
3. These plug-ins may only be distributed by the official GVST website, or by parties
explicitly given permission by the developer.
4. GVST plug-ins are to be distributed only in their original form as intended by the
developer (i.e., the unaltered archive).
5. GVST plug-ins are freeware, meaning you are never under any obligation to pay for
them! However, should you wish to help support continued development of GVST
software, please consider donating through the official website.
Credits
Development, code, website and graphics by Graham Yeadon.
Documentation by Greg Pettit and Graham Yeadon (many thanks to Greg for all of his
help).
VST technology copyright Steinberg GmbH.
The "VST" name and logo are registered trademarks of Steinberg GmbH.
Copyright Graham Yeadon
I would not make these plug-ins available if I did not feel that they were safe and stable. However, I
cannot take responsibility for any damage, difficulty, or stress caused by their use. Please do not
download any software unless you agree with the license conditions. VST and Windows are trademarks
of Steinberg and Microsoft respectively.
