ClipShifter is a wave-shaping clipping-style limiter designed to enhance audio dynamics across all mixing stages. It features a unique threshold control that adjusts dynamically according to the transient characteristics of the incoming signal, enabling precise manipulation of clipping levels. Users can shape the distortion from hard, brickwall-style clipping to softer saturation with compression, while controlling even- and odd-order harmonic components to tailor the saturation effect.

The plugin is available in both free and paid versions, with the paid edition offering advanced capabilities such as oversampling at 2x, 4x, and 8x rates to minimize aliasing. Additional features include selectable double processing for enhanced clipping accuracy, mid/side processing, and a three-band multiband frequency control that allows clipping to be applied independently across different frequency ranges. The free version applies clipping uniformly across the full frequency spectrum, making the paid version ideal for more detailed sound sculpting.

ClipShifter supports multiple plugin formats including VST, VST3, RTAS, and AAX on Windows and macOS platforms, with minimum system requirements ensuring broad compatibility. It includes visual monitoring tools such as VU, PPM, and RMS meters alongside an interactive waveform display for real-time threshold editing. Priced at $24.95 USD, ClipShifter offers a comprehensive solution for both subtle compression and aggressive distortion effects, delivering precise control and high-quality audio processing in a compact package.