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SSL DeEss is a workflow-oriented correctional tool for precision sibilance reduction and high-frequency control – used to reduce excess sibilance and harsh mid-high frequency build-ups such as the 'ess' and 'shh' sounds in vocal takes.
Alongside workflow enhancements such as automatic auditioning and built-in brighten control for rejuvenating de-essed signals, DeEss uses a relative threshold algorithm: allowing you to change the input level of the signal without a destructive effect on the response of the de-esser. This also means that you can de-ess quiet sibilant events just as effectively as loud ones!
With DeEss, you can quickly target only the mid or side components of the signal, as well as toggling in automatic oversampling and lookahead options for a super-high-quality response. Not only this, DeEss features a range of carefully designed presets for different vocal types (Tenor, Alto, Soprano) and instrument processing.
SSL plug-ins can be authorised by machine-based iLok licensing or iLok 2 / iLok 3 USB dongles.
Mac
macOS Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11), Monterrey (12)
Intel Dual Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher
4GB of RAM minimum, 8GB preferable
AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Windows
Windows 10, 11
Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher
4GB of RAM minimum, 8GB preferable
VST 2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit)