DeEsser

De-esser
Steinberg

DeEsser is a specialized compressor designed to reduce excessive sibilance primarily for vocal recordings. It's positioned after the microphone pre-amp and before a compressor/limiter to prevent unwanted sibilants without affecting overall signal dynamics, making it ideal for close-proximity mic techniques where equalization alone isn't sufficient.

Available for:VSTVST3AUAAX

Key Features

  • Adjustable frequency band (Lo/Hi borders) for precise sibilance targeting
  • Solo button to isolate the frequency band during setup
  • Diff mode to monitor removed sibilance content
  • Threshold control (-50 to 0 dB) with Auto mode for dynamic adaptation
  • Release time adjustment (1 to 1000 ms)
  • Internal side-chain filter with frequency (25 Hz to 20 kHz) and Q-Factor control
  • Live mode to disable look-ahead for zero-latency processing

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