From transparent analog warmth to the raw loudness power of Clipper GX — three purpose-built saturation algorithms that let you dial in exactly the harmonic character and peak density your output demands.
PurestDrive adds subtle harmonic warmth through a soft-saturation algorithm modeled after analog transformer characteristics. It gently rounds peaks and adds low-order harmonics that thicken the sound without obvious coloration. Ideal for music mastering and broadcast formats where transparency is paramount.
PurestSaturation pushes further into harmonic density. It adds both even and odd harmonics with a more pronounced saturation curve, delivering the kind of assertive warmth that makes broadcast audio cut through on small speakers and car radios. The saturation is program-dependent — it adapts its character to the dynamics of the source.
Clipper GX is the tool that broadcast engineers and mastering engineers reach for when they need raw, uncompromising loudness. Unlike a limiter — which reshapes the entire waveform to control peaks — a clipper simply shears the tops off transients with razor-sharp precision. The result: 2-4 dB of additional loudness with almost no audible artifacts, because transient peaks are too fast for the ear to fully resolve. Clipper GX uses multi-stage oversampled clipping to shave peaks without introducing aliasing or digital harshness. It's the reason competitive broadcast stations sound louder than the competition, and why mastering engineers use clipping before limiting to hit target loudness without pumping or distortion.
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