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Overview

This collection contains 2 Analog Code plugins that emulate both the classic single and modern dual band versions of SPL’s analog hardware de-essers - considered by many to be the very best in professional recording. Just like the hardware versions, no other de-esser plugin gets the job done as easily and precisely while maintaining the character of the original source.

Traditional de-essers compress the frequency range where esses typically occur. Without constant knob-tweaking, these de-essers can deliver lispy- or nasally-sounding vocals, especially on tracks with high amounts of sibilance. SPL´s Auto Dynamic De-Esser eliminates these challenges by monitoring the entire frequency spectrum and automatically detecting the sibilant frequencies.

The bandwidth is set so narrowly around the range of the sibilance that neighboring frequencies remain unaffected. This frequency band is mixed back into the main signal phase-inverted to cancel out the sibilance. The result is precise de-essing that is incredibly simple to apply, while preserving the original character and timbre of the voice - even at high reduction settings.

The SPL De-Esser plugins also contain features not found on the original hardware, such as an M/S Stereo mode that allows you to de-ess a full mix and without losing the high frequencies of cymbals, guitars or keyboards. This makes the SPL De-Esser a valuable tool during mastering.

Features

  • The most musically sounding De-Essers out there!
  • Auto-Threshold (automatically compensates for vocalists moving off/on mic during a performance)
  • A/B Switch to compare settings
  • Selectable algorithms for Male/Female
  • M/S (Mid/Side) Stereo mode

Customer Reviews

  • Best deesser

    ★★★★★
    by MiamiDude
    I tried so many deesser plugins, this one just works. Put it on vocals, hats, cymbals, Easy and no fuss. Choose a preset and turn the knob. Very natural sounding! Top!

  • Good plugins but need an update

    ★★★★☆
    by lastwolf
    really good and easy to use de-essers. getting the most use out of the dual-band so far. However, the plugins need an update because they can't be resized. They are really small in 2023 on a 5k… Read More

  • Effective

    ★★★★★
    by thedenmaster
    I have tried waves de-essers and not had the best results. Found them to be difficult. This makes it very easy to find the hot spots and clean them out in seconds. Fantastic.

  • Great desser with german quality

    ★★★★★
    by Latino
    This is awesome desser but i wish pa will add a mix knob it will make it no comparing with any one

  • SINGLE BAND GO CRAZY

    ★★★★★
    by mav
    both are really good, but i have to say im overly pleased with the single band Desser. ive replaced my fabfilter Pro-DS almost every time with this one. And im shocked, doesn't have many controls but… Read More
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Specifications

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 15 down to macOS 12
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC
x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM

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