Transform Your Sound with De-esser Plugins

Our de-esser plugins offer precise control over problematic frequencies, enhancing the clarity and quality of your mixes, and are essential for any serious music producer.
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Eiosis e2deesser

The Eiosis e2deesser is renowned for its advanced sibilance detection algorithm, which ensures precise de-essing without affecting the natural tone of your vocals. This plugin provides a range of intuitive controls for fine-tuning, making it an indispensable tool for achieving smooth, professional vocal tracks in any mix.

SSL DeEss

The SSL DeEss plugin combines the legendary SSL sound with state-of-the-art de-essing technology. Its intuitive interface and precise frequency control make it easy to eliminate sibilance while preserving the clarity and warmth of your vocals. Available with the Complete Access Pass, this plugin is perfect for both subtle and aggressive de-essing needs, offering exceptional value and quality.

Harrison DeEsser

The Harrison DeEsser is designed to deliver transparent de-essing with minimal effort. Its advanced detection and processing capabilities allow you to target specific frequencies with surgical precision, ensuring that your vocals remain clear and free of harsh sibilance. Available with the Complete Access Pass, this plugin is a must-have for achieving polished, professional vocal tracks.

FG-DS

FG-DS 902 faithfully recreates the tone of one of most legendary de-essers of all time. An intuitive interface, features that give you precise control over your sound, and organic, natural results—see why FG-DS turns your Virtual Mix Rack into the ultimate vocal powerhouse.

Our developers worked tirelessly to emulate a transparent, musical de-esser that keeps all the clarity and drama of your original performance while taming sibilance organically.

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De esser Plugins FAQ

De-esser plugins are specialized audio processing tools designed to reduce or eliminate sibilance in vocal recordings. Sibilance refers to the harsh, high-frequency sounds that occur when pronouncing “s,” “sh,” “ch,” and similar consonants. These plugins work by detecting the specific frequency range where sibilance occurs and applying dynamic reduction to those frequencies, resulting in a smoother, more pleasant vocal sound.

A de-esser plugin is an audio effect used in mixing and mastering to target and reduce sibilant sounds in vocal recordings. It operates by identifying the frequency range where sibilance is most prominent and attenuating those frequencies dynamically. This helps to maintain the natural tone of the vocal while removing the harshness that can distract listeners and affect the overall quality of the mix.

The best frequency for a de-esser typically ranges between 5 kHz and 10 kHz, as this is where sibilant sounds are most commonly found. However, the exact frequency can vary depending on the vocalist and the specific recording. It is often necessary to adjust the frequency setting of the de-esser to find the precise range that effectively reduces sibilance without negatively impacting the overall vocal tone.

The de-esser is usually placed early in the vocal processing chain, often right after the initial EQ and compression. This allows the de-esser to target and reduce sibilance before additional processing, ensuring that the harsh sounds are controlled before further enhancement. Placing the de-esser at this stage helps achieve a cleaner, more polished vocal sound in the final mix.

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