In audio production, the term “audio clipper” can refer to two entirely different tools: an audio cutter/splitter used to trim the length of a sound file, or a clipper plugin used in mixing and mastering to shave off volume peaks.
Depending on your exact goal, you can follow the steps below for either process.
Option 1: Trimming the Length of a Sound File (Cutting/Splitting)
If you want to cut out silence, shorten a track, or extract a specific segment, you are looking to trim the audio. You can use standard DAW software, video editors like CapCut, or online tools like Clideo.
Import the File: Open your audio editing software and drag your sound file into the timeline.
Locate the Edit Points: Use the playhead to find the exact timestamp where you want the audio to start and stop. Split or Trim:
Using Handles: Hover over the left or right edges of the audio block and drag them inward to adjust the duration.
Using the Split Tool: Position your playhead at the cut point and use the slice tool (or shortcuts like Ctrl + B / Cmd + B) to cut the file into fragments. Delete the unwanted parts.
Apply Fades: Add short fade-ins at the beginning and fade-outs at the end to eliminate abrupt clicks or pops.
Export: Go to the export menu, choose your desired format (like MP3 or WAV), and save your newly trimmed file. Option 2: Trimming Peak Levels (Mixing & Mastering Clipper)
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