BuzzCut Help & FAQ

An erosion clipper modulates the clipping threshold with shaped noise on a per-sample basis. Traditional hard clippers use a fixed digital ceiling that collapse your transients to mono and create sustained, unmusical foldback aliasing harmonics. BuzzCut’s erosion engine randomises the threshold position on every sample, retaining stereo depth and masking those tonal aliasing artifacts with broadband noise - “analog air”. The concept is similar to how dithering masks truncation distortion.

BuzzCut is (as far as I know) the first clipping plugin to use this technique.

BuzzCut takes a fundamentally different approach. Its stereo erosion engine adds a natural “3D dimension” during clipping events. Conventional clippers actually collapse to mono during clipping. Many reviews report that BuzzCut’s combination of erosion and exponential soft-clipping lets you transparently squeeze around 1 dB more out of your master before audible distortion.

It also includes features most competitors lack: asymmetric distortion for even-order harmonics, a dual-channel oscilloscope, and multi-stage RMS & LUFS auto-gain.

BuzzCut was specifically designed as “the ultimate mastering clipper.” The combination of oversampling, erosion, and exponential soft-clipping preserves transient detail and stereo depth at extreme loudness. Multi-stage LUFS auto-gain lets you A/B the sound without volume bias, the delta function lets you hear exactly what you’re doing, and True Ceiling protection prevents peaks from sneaking past your 0 dB target.

Producers in bass music, EDM, hip-hop, pop, and reggae all use BuzzCut on their master bus.

Most clippers apply identical processing to positive and negative signal polarities, producing only odd-order harmonics. BuzzCut lets you unlink the thresholds and apply different wave-shaping curves and erosion amounts to each polarity independently. This generates even-order harmonics: the same warmth associated with tube and tape saturation, giving you unique tonal options no symmetrical clipper can achieve.

Yes. BuzzCut’s core processing path is 100% zero latency, making it suitable for live performance, real-time monitoring, and low-latency mixing. The optional oversampling modes add minimal latency (around 1.5 ms) when maximum anti-aliasing precision is required.

First, verify the files were installed to the correct default folders on your computer:

If the files are there, your DAW likely needs to rescan its plugin database. Click your DAW below for instructions:

Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4): Yes, BuzzCut is fully native for Apple Silicon.

Formats: VST3 on Windows and macOS, plus AU (Audio Unit) on macOS.

Operating Systems: Windows 10+ (64-bit) and macOS Monterey or later.

Compatible DAWs: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, REAPER, Bitwig Studio, GarageBand, and more. There have been reports of v1.0.0 instability in Bitwig and verification issues in Logic, so download the free trial first to test in your environment.

AAX (Pro Tools): Not yet available. As an independent developer, I will be funding the Avid AAX certification fees from the initial sales of the plugin.

iLok: Not required. No third-party license manager needed.

Yes. BuzzCut offers a full-featured 14-day free trial with no sign-up, no credit card, and no feature restrictions. Download the Windows or macOS installer from the top of this page and start using it in your sessions instantly.

Where is my license key?

Your license key is delivered automatically by SendOwl immediately after purchase. Check the email address you used at checkout (including your Spam/Junk folder). You can also find it under “My Orders.” If you still can’t locate it, reach out and I’ll send one manually.

How do I activate?

Open BuzzCut in your DAW. If you don’t immediately see the activation overlay, click the “BuzzCut” logo. Paste your license code (XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) into the input field and hit Enter.

How many machines can I use?

Each license key covers up to 4 machines. You can mix and match between macOS and Windows.

Offline activation

Offline activation is not currently supported. Your computer needs an internet connection to activate BuzzCut. This may change in a future update.

I offer a No-Headache 30-Day Guarantee. If BuzzCut does not meet your expectations for any reason, email me within 30 days of purchase for a 100% refund. You can keep the license as a thank you for trying it out.

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