DeEsser

Name: DeEsser
Price: 49 USD
Author: Harrison

by Harrison · Vocal Tool · De-esser

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A de-esser based on Harrison's console de-esser algorithm, now in its fourth generation. It targets harsh sibilance while leaving other consonant sounds alone.

It has very low latency, so it can be used live as well as on vocal and dialogue tracks in a mix. It was previously sold as AVA De-Esser.

Best for: Vocals. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: vocals, dialogue, low latency, mixing, corrective, live performance, spacious.

What it does

DeEsser (formerly AVA De-Esser) is the latest version of Harrison's de-esser algorithm, now sold through Solid State Logic.

Targeted: aims at harsh sibilance while preserving other fricatives.
Finding the problem: Band Solo and Auto-Solo to hear the frequency range being processed.
Controls: threshold and depth, with up to 12 dB of reduction, set on a main graph.
Low latency: suitable for live use as well as dialogue and vocal mixing.

Source: Harrison product page

When to use it

A simple, fast de-esser for vocals and dialogue, and useful live thanks to its low latency. It has fewer options than Pro-DS or SuprEsser, but the Auto-Solo helps find the problem band quickly.

Where to buy

Tutorials and reviews

Harrison AVA De-Esser Plugin (AAX/VST/VST3/AU) (Harrison Audio)
Harrison AVA De-Esser Plugin v2.0 (AAX/VST/VST3/AU) (Harrison Audio)

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