Inspired by the vintage gear used for precision de-essing and high-frequency limiting, DeEsser tames “ess” and “shh” sounds. As recordings boost high frequencies for greater intelligibility with narration, audiobooks, vocals, and podcasts, de-essing is now more important than ever.
However, de-essing isn’t only about voice. DeEsser’s gentle de-essing action can reduce amp sim harshness, tame cymbals in drum loops, sweeten the sound of digital synthesizers, and more.
Preview what’s removed, to home in on ess and shh sounds
Fast, efficient user interface simplifies de-essing
Vary the range from 2kHz to 16 kHz to suppress high frequencies
Presets for male and female voice, as well as full mixes
Wideband or split modes focus the de-essing as needed
Choose bandpass or highpass filter for the sidechain