DClipper soft clipper VST3 plugin interface
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DClipper – soft clipper

Diode-style saturation for VST3 & AU

Push Drive into an asymmetric soft-clip stage with a smooth ceiling — no hard digital clamp — then a gentle analog-style low-pass. Oversampled so the harmonics stay musical. Two knobs, one switch.

VST3Audio Unit (AU) macOS Windows
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DClipper creative artwork — diode soft clipper by daudio::dev

What it does

DClipper takes dry audio through a short, focused clip chain — drive, soft diode-style saturation, DC cleanup, and a smooth top-end filter — then hands you Output for level matching.

1

Drive gain

Pushes the signal into the clipper (~1×–16×)

2

4× oversampling

Anti-aliases the harmonics when you dig in

3

Diode soft clip

Asymmetry + polynomial soft clip + soft ceiling (no hard digital clamp)

4

DC blocker

Keeps the clipped signal centered

5

Analog-style LPF

Gentle ~15 kHz rolloff for a smoother top end

6

Makeup + Output

Drive-linked makeup, then your Output level

Controls

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ControlWhat it does
OutputFinal output level (−24 to +12 dB). Match against bypass for a fair A/B.
On / OffEngages or bypasses the clipper with a smooth wet/dry fade — no clicks.
DriveHow hard you hit the clipper (0–1, default noon). Higher Drive also adds mild automatic makeup (up to about +3.5 dB).

Tips

  • ▸Start with Drive around noon and Output at 0 dB, then nudge Output to match bypass.
  • ▸Use moderate Drive as a transparent peak softener; push it for obvious grit and edge.
  • ▸On buses, keep Drive lower and use Output to sit the clipped signal in the mix.
  • ▸On guitar or synth leads, higher Drive + a touch of Output cut can thicken without a full fuzz.
  • ▸Flip On/Off while looping a phrase — the smooth bypass makes A/Bing easy.

System requirements

  • ✓macOS 11 or later
  • ✓Windows 10 or later
  • ✓Apple Silicon or Intel
  • ✓Any DAW that supports VST3 (AU on macOS)

Installation

From the DMG installer (recommended):

  1. Open DClipper-<version>-Installer.dmg
  2. Double-click Install DClipper.pkg
  3. Restart your DAW and rescan plugins

Plugins install system-wide to:

  • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/DClipper.vst3
  • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/DClipper.component

Licensing

DClipper uses online license activation. On first launch you will be prompted to enter your license key. The plugin UI is unlocked once a valid license is activated.

Need help? Contact support.

Frequently asked questions

DClipper is a diode-style soft clipper VST3 / AU plugin. Drive into an asymmetric soft-clip stage with a smooth ceiling, then a gentle analog-style low-pass — oversampled so the harmonics stay musical.

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