Vocal De-Esser

AI-Powered Sibilance Control

Smooth out harsh vocal sounds with the world's easiest-to-use Vocal De-Esser plug-in powered by AI. Vocal De-Esser has been trained on the unique characteristics of the human voice to control sibilant sounds without compromising the performance or tone of your vocal tracks.

Key Features

AI Assist

Real-Time Vocal De-Essing

Trained by the Human Voice

Tame Soft and Hard Sibilants

Easy to Use

Tame Sibilants in Your Vocals

Hissing "S" and tiring "T" sounds, known as sibilants, can ruin an otherwise perfect vocal recording. Vocal De-Esser quickly removes these harsh vocal sounds with the push of a single button. The result is more time to focus on your mix.

Artificial Intelligence, Genuine Confidence

We worked with professional vocalists to ensure the AI powering Vocal De-Esser truly understands the nuances of the human singing voice. The result is a powerful yet simple-to-use plug-in that delivers real-time sibilance control you can trust.

Close up of the Sibilant Control interface

SSSave Your Mix

Target excessive vocal sibilance where it matters most. Vocal De-Esser features separate controls to tame soft (S, Sh, Z) and hard (T, Ch, K) sibilants, each one uniquely tuned for ultimate effectiveness in reducing these harsh vocal sounds.

Speak Easy

Not just for singing. Use Vocal De-Esser to clean up spoken dialog for film, podcasts, interviews and more. Since the AI-Powered detection operates in real-time, you can even apply it in a live setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Vocal De-Esser by Auto-Tune different from other de-essing plugins?

Vocal De-Esser by Auto-Tune utilizes artificial intelligence that has been specifically trained on the human singing voice. This allows it to intelligently and surgically remove excessive sibilance in real-time while preserving the overall sonic quality of the vocal recording. The AI-powered processing is highly effective yet simple to use. Separate controls are provided to target both soft sibilants (like "S", "Sh", "Z" sounds) and hard sibilants (like "T", "Ch", "K" sounds). This tailored approach, combined with its low latency and native support for Apple Silicon, sets Vocal De-Esser apart as a powerful tool for quickly and easily taming harsh vocal frequencies in singing, spoken dialogue, and live settings.

What is sibilance and why is it a problem in vocal recordings?

Sibilance refers to the harsh, hissy sounds that occur when a vocalist pronounces consonants like "s", "z", "sh", "ch", and "t". These sounds are characterized by high frequencies and can become glaringly loud and distracting in a recording, especially if the vocalist is naturally prone to sibilance or if the microphone and preamp used are particularly sensitive to those frequencies. Excessive sibilance can make a vocal track sound harsh, fatiguing, and amateur, and it can also clash with other mix elements making it difficult to achieve a balanced, polished sound. De-essing is the process of taming these harsh frequencies to make the vocal sit better in the mix without sounding dull or muffled.

Why is the real-time processing feature of Vocal De-Esser by Auto-Tune so beneficial?

The real-time processing capability of Vocal De-Esser by Auto-Tune is a game-changer for engineers, producers, and vocalists alike. Here's why: Instant Results: With real-time processing, you can hear the effect of the de-essing as you're recording or performing. This allows you to make immediate adjustments to the plugin settings or the vocalist's technique, ensuring that you capture the best possible performance without excessive sibilance. Time-Saving: Real-time processing eliminates the need for time-consuming post-production editing to remove sibilance. You can achieve a polished, professional vocal sound right from the start, saving valuable time and effort in the mixing stage. Live Performance Enhancement: The real-time feature makes Vocal De-Esser by Auto-Tune an invaluable tool for live performances. You can apply the plugin to the vocalist's microphone signal and tame sibilance on the fly, ensuring a clear and consistent vocal sound for the audience Improved Workflow: By addressing sibilance in real-time, Vocal De-Esser by Auto-Tune seamlessly integrates into your recording and mixing workflow. You can focus on capturing the best performances and making creative decisions rather than getting bogged down in tedious editing tasks.