The Journal
Topic
Basics.
2 pieces
0102
What does a de-esser do?
A de-esser removes the harsh, hissy 's' sounds from a vocal without dulling the rest of the voice. What a de-esser actually does, how it works dynamically, and when you need one — the plain-English explanation.
· 5 min
De-esser settings explained (threshold, frequency, range)
Every de-esser control explained: frequency (where it listens), threshold (how loud an ess must be to trigger it), range (how much it reduces), listen mode, attack/release, and wideband vs split-band — plus the order to set them.
· 6 min