(2 for 1) AWS - Clippers Bundle

Two clippers, two different jobs: character + control.

This bundle includes:

1) AWS – VintageClip

A 3-mode clipper for fast loudness with tone options:

• SILK — soft saturation for smooth, glued transients
• AMBER — asymmetric “tube-ish” warmth (forward mids, added body)
• IRON — hard ceiling clip for edge + peak shaving

Controls: Drive (0–24 dB), Ceiling (-24–0 dB), Mix (0–100%), Output, plus meters + clip indicator.

2) AWS – HardClip

A simple, no-fuss hard clipper for peak control so your limiter doesn’t do all the heavy lifting.
Best uses:

• Drum bus (spiky kick/snare peaks)
• Pre-master (when the limiter starts flattening movement)
• Problem tracks (harsh transient spikes)

Controls: Drive, Ceiling, Mix.

When to use which

• Want vibe / thickness / “louder” without sounding shoved? → VintageClip (SILK/AMBER)
• Want strict peak shaving + headroom before the limiter? → HardClip
• Want both: HardClip first for peak shaving → VintageClip after for tone + density (level-match).

Quick start (works on drums, bass, groups, mix bus)

1. Set Ceiling first (start around -0.3 dB on HardClip).
2. Add Drive until peaks stop jumping.
3. Blend back with Mix if you want more transient bite.
4. Level-match with Output (or bypass gain) when A/B’ing.