De-esser
De-Esser
Bitwig
Included with Bitwig Studio
Eliminate harsh sibilants with precision frequency targeting and real-time detection monitoring.
Where to get itIncluded with Cubase. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.steinberg.net
DeEsser is a specialized dynamics processor designed to reduce excessive sibilance in vocal recordings. It targets sharp s-sounds and other problematic consonants that result from close microphone placement or equalization, preserving the overall tonal balance while removing only the unwanted frequencies. Typically positioned after the microphone pre-amp and before a compressor/limiter, DeEsser prevents the main compressor from pumping due to sibilant peaks.
Written from the manual and checked against it. How we check
Add it to your Plugin Library and it stops being a name in a folder — search it by sound, keep notes, and remember why you bought it.
Add to My LibraryFree forever · no credit card
Already have an account? Sign in to add it
Bitwig
Included with Bitwig Studio
Eliminate harsh sibilants with precision frequency targeting and real-time detection monitoring.
PreSonus
Included with Studio One
Tame harsh sibilants with precision targeting and variable intensity—hear exactly what you're reducing before applying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Track your plugins and instruments, search by the sound you need, and learn what each one is for. Free forever for up to 50 plugins and instruments.
Get Started Free