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De-Essers in Vocal Processing: Workflow Thoughts
When it comes to de-esser usage, I understand the idea of using it at the very end of a mastering chain.
However, when the goal is to fix vocal issues on the vocal track, my current thinking is that applying a de-esser earlier in the chain can help avoid excessive high-frequency cuts later on with EQ. In other words, controlling harsh sibilance first allows for more natural and musical EQ decisions afterward.
Of course, I know there are many valid approaches, so I’d really love to hear:
- Your preferred ways of using de-essers
- Your thoughts or feedback on my approach
Recently, the de-essers I’ve been using are:
- Hardware: SPL De-Esser
- Plugins: Softube Weiss Deess
- When I need a more aggressive result: Softube Deesser
On the other hand, one de-esser I couldn’t quite get to work for me—possibly due to the learning curve—was Wavefactory’s Re-Esser.
Looking forward to hearing how everyone else approaches this!
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De-Essers in Vocal Processing: Workflow Thoughts
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