GoodMath
by Metric Halo · Clipper · Gain stage, clipper and soft saturator
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GoodMath is a small Make Believe line plugin sold by Metric Halo that works as a gain stage, clipper and soft saturator.
It has presets and a resizable UI, and sells for $29 (regular $49).
Best for: Drums, Drum Bus, Bass, Mix Bus, Mastering. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: bus processing, bass, drums, utility, full mix, drum bus, mastering, mix bus, mixing, resizable UI, simple, single-band.
What it does
GoodMath is a small gain-staging utility from Metric Halo and Make Believe Studios. The developer calls it "a technique that I have utilized for years": a gain stage, a clipper and a soft saturator in one plugin, set by ear.
- Three gain stages: three adjustable gain and clipping stages, for setting level into the next plugin and shaving peaks for extra headroom.
- Soft saturator: a soft-saturation stage, labelled "A-Hole" on the panel, clicked in for a gentler clip with added harmonics.
- Presets: several included presets and the cross-platform MH Preset Manager, though the developer says to trust your ears over the presets.
- Interface: a simple panel with adjustable UI size.
KVR lists a demo. It is also part of the Make Believe Bundle.
Source: Metric Halo product page
When to use it
GoodMath is a lean gain-staging tool rather than a full clipper. Compared with StandardCLIP and KClip 3 it has no choice of clip curves, no detailed oversampling options and no visual clip metering, so it is less suited to precise loudness work on a master. Unlike Free Clip 2, it costs money, but it adds three stacked gain stages and a soft saturator in one panel. Pick it if you already work in a Metric Halo or Make Believe chain and want quick, ear-driven level and peak control.
- Best for: gain staging, light peak clipping and a little saturation on drums, bass and busses.
- Genres: any.
- Look elsewhere if: you want several clip shapes and detailed metering; StandardCLIP or KClip 3 do more, and Free Clip 2 is free.
Where to buy
- Metric Halo: $29 (regular $49)
Tutorials and reviews
- Over The Shoulder - E7 - GOOD MATH by Metric Halo Audio…
- Good Math By Make Believe Studios and Metric Halo is pretty…
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