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Flatten a Sine. Hear What Changes.
Compare the same 440 Hz tone before and after symmetric clipping, with both samples matched in digital RMS.
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Both tones repeat 440 times a second. Flattening both peaks changes the shape and adds odd harmonics. Listen for the sharper texture in B.
Equal digital RMS can still sound different in loudness. This is an original clipping model.
Replay the two tones
Start at a comfortable volume. Each sample lasts two seconds.
A. Clean
B. Clipped
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