Cubase 15: Mastering with Ultra Shaper

Cubase 15 Try it →Watch full video →Reid Stefan · Apr 2026

Demo summary

A demonstration of the new Ultra Shaper dynamics processor used as a clipper and compressor on the master output bus.

Step-by-step

Add the Ultra Shaper dynamics processor to the master output bus
Set a low ratio below 2:1
Reveal and boost the advanced transient controls
Enable the Clip button
Reduce the threshold to achieve subtle compression
Set the compression knee to Hard Knee
Speed up the release time
Adjust the Mix knob to 50% to blend the effect

Options

Adjust the clipper intensity by pulling down the clip level
Toggle between 0% and 100% mix to A/B the processing

Tips

Use Ultra Shaper as a clipper positioned before your limiter
Don't be too shy about hitting the clipper aggressively if you like that sound
Keep the ratio very low when using this on a master chain

Highlights

“what I really like about this plugin is it works as a clipper going into your limiter”

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