And so, Wide Band processing mode affects the entire spectrum, whereas Split Band only processes the frequencies higher than your selection. When sibilance is detected using one of the detection algorithms we mentioned above, Pro-DS acts on your audio. Similarly, it also offers Wide Band and Split Band processing. As the name suggests, the first is better suited for single vocals, whereas the second can be used on drums, woodwinds, and other instruments to reduce harsh high-frequencies. It has two modes for its detection: Single Vocal and Allround. Pro-DS provides extensive controls and a convenient layout in its fully scalable user interface. FabFilter Pro-DSĪlmost every FabFilter product excels at what they do, and this one is no different. Even so, make sure you consider its features before giving it a pass. However, despite being worth it, the pricing may put off many people as most don’t value de-essers as other plugins. The flexibility and convenience this plugin offers are second to none. We laud this plugin’s modern, clean user interface and incredible sound. It comes in VST 2/3, AU, and AAX formats.
Weiss Deess is available for Windows 10 or higher and macOS 10.13 or higher, both 64-bit only. Enter Ganged mode that lets you adjust one of the bands with the other following its parameters.
Sometimes you might just want two separate frequencies compressed at an equal level. However, if you need a little more precision, you can drag across the graphical view and zoom in and out over the frequency spectrum. The clean user interface isn’t only for show you can use it to set your various parameters like frequency, threshold, and range. Furthermore, you also get a Mix slider to control the amount of the overall effect and a Low Latency switch for live performance. One more thing worth mentioning is that you can also bring the high band filter over the low band.Īlong with the standard de-essing parameters like threshold and range, you can open the side menu to access more controls like the attack, release, ratio, and makeup gain. With the band-pass, you can select a broader range of frequencies (controlled by dragging a box across the graphical display), whereas the notch filter lets you hone in on a single frequency. Both bands share the band-pass and notch filter shapes, whereas the higher band alone has the high-pass filter shape.
There is a low and a high band for giving you precise control over the tone of your de-esser. Overall, we think you would especially like this plugin if you enjoy having complete flexibility over your de-esser, and not to mention its gorgeous user interface. In addition, you can also control both bands at the same time to get similar actions out of both.įurthermore, if you open the side menu on the left, you can access many more controls like the attack, release, knee, etc., that can help you further customize your sound. You can change the filter style, threshold level, and activation mode of each band independently.
Softube Weiss Deessīased on the lauded Weiss DS1-MK3 hardware de-esser, Softube reimagines classic de-essing with modern flexibility and visualization.Įssentially, there are two bands dedicated to de-essing in this plugin.