Limiter vs Clipper Full Guide - Loudness Tips for Rock & Hip Hop

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Are you sacrificing your mix just to make it louder? In this episode of the Loudness Series, we’ll take you deep into the world of clipping and limiting — two of the most powerful (and dangerous) tools in music production. You’ll see exactly how each affects a track’s tone, punch, and clarity for better….or worse. In this video, we’ll analyzes uses for both a rock track and a hip-hop/rap track, testing:
1️⃣ A limiter alone
2️⃣ A clipper alone
3️⃣ A limiter + clipper
4️⃣ Finally a balanced workload to help these elements work together

This isn’t about blindly slapping on plugins. This is about knowing exactly what’s happening to your transients, dynamics, and frequency balance so you can hit commercial loudness targets without wrecking the vibe. Whether you’re mixing heavy guitars or hard-hitting beats, these tips will help you get loud, clean, and competitive mixes.

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⏰ TIME CODES:
0:00 - INTRO - WHAT IS LIMITING & CLIPPING?
2:51 - SETTING UP THE LISTENING EXAMPLES
7:46 - HOW A LIMITER EFFECTS YOUR ROCK MIX
11:15 - HOW A CLIPPER EFFECTS YOUR ROCK MIX
13:41 - WHEN TO USE A CLIPPER & WHEN TO USE A LIMITER (ROCK MIX)
14:53 - HOW TO USE A CLIPPER & LIMITER TOGETHER (ROCK MIX)
18:27 - EJ’S LOUDNESS FORMULA (ROCK MIX)
24:00 - RAW VS. CLIPPER VS. LIMITER VS. COMBO VS. EJ’S LOUD FORMULA (ROCK MIX)
26:18 - HOW A LIMITER EFFECTS A HIP-HOP MIX
28:39 - HOW A CLIPPER EFFECTS A HIP-HOP MIX
30:39 - HOW TO USE A CLIPPER & LIMITER TOGETHER (HIP-HOP MIX)
32:58 - EJ’S LOUDNESS FORMULA (HIP-HOP MIX)
37:44 - RAW VS. CLIPPER VS. LIMITER VS. COMBO VS. EJ’S LOUD FORMULA (HIP-HOP MIX)
40:33 - LOUDNESS CHECKLIST & CLOSING THOUGHTS

This video explains the difference between clipping and limiting in **audio production**, demonstrating how each impacts the sound and **loudness** of music. Using examples from a **digital audio workstation**, the video illustrates how both tools work, highlighting their unique qualities and providing valuable **audio engineering** insights. This information will help you better understand **how to use a limiter**.