smart:deess
by sonible · Vocal Tool · AI-assisted de-esser
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AI-assisted de-esser that detects and reduces sibilance in vocals, with controls to shape how strongly and where it acts. Part of the smart: series.
Best for: Vocals. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: AI/machine learning, vocals, corrective, mixing, spectral.
What it does
smart:deess is a de-esser that uses a neural network to detect sibilants and plosives rather than a threshold.
- Detection: finds phonemes such as S, Z, Sh, Ch, T and P and their start and end.
- Voiceprint: builds a profile of the voice.
- Color: soft, balanced or sharp.
- Spectral processing: reshapes harsh sounds rather than only turning them down.
- Latency: about 70 ms.
When to use it
Good for vocals with varying delivery, where fixed-threshold de-essers over- or under-react. It is the fuller version of pure:deess, which is cheaper and simplified. The latency means it belongs in mixing, not tracking.
Where to buy
- sonible: $79 (regular $129) (Sale price)
- Best Service: $111.95
- Plugin Boutique: $129
- PluginFox: $129
- AudioDeluxe: $129
- Audio Plugin Deals: $129
Tutorials and reviews
- No More BAD VOCALS! Sonible smart:deess (MixbusTv)
- Which AI DeEsser Plugin is BETTER? (iZotope Velvet vs. sonible smart:deess) (5piece)
- smart:deess‘ main features | sonible (sonible)
- Sonible smart:deess
- smart:deess by Sonible
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