De-esser plugins

We list 10 De-esser plugins from 9 brands. The most represented are Waves, Apple and Bitwig. Open any of them for a rundown of what it does and where it fits.

De-esser

De-Esser

Bitwig

Eliminate harsh sibilants with precision frequency targeting and real-time detection monitoring.

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De-Esser

PreSonus

Tame harsh sibilants with precision targeting and variable intensity—hear exactly what you're reducing before applying.

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DeEsser

Steinberg

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

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DeEsser 2

Apple

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.

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OD DeEdger

Tokyo Dawn Labs

Eliminate harsh sibilance with threshold-free detection that adapts to any input, then fine-tune with surgical frequency targeting and variable depth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Renaissance DeEsser

Waves

Banish harsh sibilance without artifacts or unnatural pumping. Adaptive processing tracks your vocal dynamics for silky, transparent de-essing every time.

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Sibilance

Waves

Stop harsh S and Sh sounds from dominating your vocals. Organic ReSynthesis lets you surgically remove sibilance while keeping natural tone intact.

Brands in De-esser