Tension – Free Clipper Plugin

Tension is a high-performance character clipping engine designed to fundamentally redefine the weight of your audio. Unlike a standard digital clipper that simply caps the signal, Tension reaches inside the waveform to sculpt how it breaks.

It combines three distinct processing topologies—Precision ADAA Saturation, Transient Snapping, and Harmonic Wavefolding—into a flexible, interactive workflow. Whether you need to push a snare drum to give it that “laser-whip” snap, fold a cinematic sub into a growling bass, or add “Iron Core” weight to a master bus, this module handles the heavy lifting.

Under the hood, it utilizes a “Deep Fix Architecture” with 4x Oversampling and a proprietary Smart Auto-Gain system, ensuring that while you push the boundaries of harmonic tension, your output levels remain perfectly balanced and alias-free.

Key Features

• 1 – The “Tension” Drive
  The heart of the plugin. This isn’t just gain; it’s a high-performance clipping engine that uses advanced “Smart Antialiasing” (ADAA). Push your levels into the red and get the loudness you need while keeping the top end smooth and professional.
• 2 – “Pulse” Transient Snapping
  Designed for the sound designer who needs impact. The Pulse engine detects the fastest hits in your audio and “snaps” them into the clipper. It’s the secret sauce for getting drums to feel “laser-whip” sharp without losing their body.
• 3 – “Weave” Tonal Tilting
  Stop fighting with EQs. Weave allows you to tilt the tonal balance of your distortion. Shift the energy toward a bright, modern “sizzle” or a dark, vintage “warmth” with a single movement.
• 4 – “Age” & “Character” (Analog Mojo)
  Give your digital tracks some history. The Age control simulates the slow, heavy response of vintage hardware, while Character adds a magnetic “growl” that reacts to the movement of your audio.
• 5 – “Fold” Harmonic Grit
  When a standard clip isn’t enough, use the Wavefolder. It folds the audio back onto itself, creating rich, metallic textures that are perfect for industrial sound design and aggressive synth leads.
• 6 – Advanced M/S & Linked Routing
  Professional control for your master bus. Process your Mid and Side signals independently to widen your mix, or link them for a rock-solid center image.

Available for Windows (VST3) only.