De-Esser

Oxford SuprEsser

Sonnox

Oxford SuprEsser is a professional de-esser and frequency-specific dynamic EQ plugin designed to transparently control aggressive frequencies in vocals and instruments. At its core, it isolates problematic frequency bands with linear-phase filters and applies surgical compression only to those bands, leaving the rest of the spectrum untouched. What makes it distinctive is its automatic level-tracking that adjusts the threshold to follow the signal's general level, eliminating manual automation, plus advanced modes that function as a full-featured compressor for creative and corrective work across the entire frequency spectrum.

Pro-DS

FabFilter

Pro-DS is a de-esser plugin that identifies and transparently attenuates sibilance in vocal recordings using advanced detection algorithms. It features both a specialized 'Single Vocal' mode for precise vocal de-essing and an 'Allround' mode for high-frequency limiting on any material. The plugin combines surgical precision with transparent processing, making it effective for controlling problematic sibilance without audible artifacts.

DeEsser

Steinberg

Included with Cubase

Tame aggressive sibilance with surgical frequency targeting and real-time monitoring of removed content.

DeEsser 2

Apple

Included with Logic Pro

Tame sibilance in vocals and dialogue with dual modes that handle whisper-quiet or screaming-loud sources. Two filter types and range options let you surgically target harsh frequencies.

Dyn III Expander/Gate

Avid

Included with Pro Tools

Tighten weak signals and eliminate noise while preserving natural transients with Look Ahead detection and smooth expansion curves.

Re-Esser

Wavesfactory

Re-Esser is a next-generation de-esser that intelligently separates sibilance from tonal elements, allowing independent processing of each layer. It delivers surgical control to tame harshness while preserving vocal sparkle, and works equally well for music vocals and post-production dialogue with a simple single-control workflow or advanced creative possibilities.