Hm, Curious. I've listened through many times, but haven't noticed any clipping. In fact, before compression and gain, the piece barely goes above -15db. I've cranked my volume, and can't notice the same thing as described.
I wonder if what you're referring to is the "Pedal" and "Hammer" sounds on my piano library? They're likely louder than stock, given the compression. These sounds most definitely aren't clipping (at least as far as I am concerned), but could be quite overwhelming, especially in certain headphones? I admittedly only mix in a set of quality audio monitors, so maybe I could benefit from hearing it on a range of different devices and audio sources?
In any case, I'll definitely keep this in mind, and consider dulling down these effects in future.
I'd appreciate if anyone else reading this could also chime in, so I can find the root of the issue, and if it's just something I'm simply somehow not noticing. Cheers!
Hey! just did a few re-listens and I am an idiot. So disregard the clipping comment. I am ashamed. I think what is it is around the E-flat(2) to around G(3) register your piano plugin has some harmonics from the piano recorded in and when I have my amp gain set on mid they come through pretty strong at times and put out a bit or fuzz on my end. I think the piano harmonics resonant a certain way at times to create this. When I set my amp on low this isn't an issue at all really. I am using an Topping A90 amp and Sennheiser HD600 headphones. I am told they are supposed to be quite clean and neutral. I don't know, I am all shoulders. Your piece sounds great, I really think the piano library just has some harmonic resonance, which is life when it comes to instruments and those quirks give instruments their voice and sound wonderful. Honestly on re-listen any skepticism I had dissolved away.