PeakEater

Altering sounds in order to achieve better results is at the basis of numerous processes that constitute sound manipulation, and waveshaping in particular was developed in order to allow synthesis-and-transformation techniques to turn simple sounds into more complex ones. Simple or more intricate transformations, such as sine waves to harmonics and others, were now possible. Attempting to provide functionality that pertains to such techniques and requirements, PeakEater will provide users with a dedicated audio plugin.

This plugin was built specifically in order to offer users the choice of different waveshaping functions, in order to perform above-ceiling-level clipping. This will then allow one to boost overall volume while avoiding unwanted peaks in the output levels.

Among the numerous features supported by PeakEater, several clipping types, oversampling, and visualization for the clipping process are just some that stand out. The plugin comes equipped with input and output RMS meters, gain level adjustment, as well as the ability to link the input with the output in order to set the levels oppositely.

The ceiling control know will allow users to set the desired level, and the built-in RMS meter will allow them to visualize the signal input for the clipper, in order to be able to determine the preferred threshold.