What is De clipping?
Overview# De-clip repairs digital and analog clipping artifacts that result when A/D converters are pushed too hard or magnetic tape is over-saturated. ... Generally, the process is as easy as finding the clipping you want to repair, then setting the threshold just under the level where the signal clips.
What is clipping in mastering?
Audio clipping is form of waveform distortion that occurs when an amplifier tries to produce an output voltage beyond its capability. When you clip the master bus in your digital audio workstation (DAW), it can make your music feel more distorted, warm, aggressive, punchy, and present.
Is clipping audio bad?
In theory, yes, digital clipping is “bad” but in practice, it's not that big of a deal. In fact, it can be a REALLY good thing. It allows you to push audio beyond its limits to get something you would not have been able to otherwise.