The Journal
Topic
Mixing.
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The best free de-essers (and when free is enough)
An honest look at free de-essing: what separates a good free de-esser from a frustrating one, the free options worth knowing, where Sibilance Open fits, and when free stops being enough.
· 6 min
The complete guide to de-essing
What sibilance actually is, how de-essers work, how to de-ess vocals without dulling them, and when the tool you need isn't a de-esser at all. A measured, honest guide from the team that builds one.
· 9 min
How to de-ess vocals without dulling them
The usual de-esser dulls the whole top end to tame a few harsh esses. Here's how to remove only the sibilance — the phonemes, the frequencies, and the settings that keep the air intact.
· 7 min