Harrison De-Esser

The Harrison De-Esser brings the power of an industry-leading de-essing algorithm to your studio. Now in its fourth generation, the proprietary DSP in the De-Esser lets you easily remove harsh, distracting sibilance from vocals and dialog. The Harrison De-Esser only reduces problem frequencies, leaving vocal intelligibility intact for a natural, smooth sound. With ultralow latency, it can even be used for live streaming and podcasts.

Tame Sibilance With a Refined Algorithm

Harness an intelligent algorithm perfected by the pros. The De-Esser detects and eliminates unpleasant vocal sibilance with precision. Whether you’re working with vocals, voice-overs or instruments, it will balance your mix and achieve sonic excellence. The advanced algorithm only targets harsh sounds, ignoring other fricatives so you keep a natural vocal sound.

Dial In Sibilance Reduction

Heavy-duty sibilance is no match for the De-Esser’s power. It provides up to 12dB of sibilance reduction to smooth out even the most stubborn harshness. Vocals will regain their warmth and clarity. You’ll get professional-grade control over the vocal tone in your mixes.

Find the Sweet Spot With Auto-Solo

Quickly zone in on problem frequencies with Auto-Solo. As you sweep the frequency knob, sibilance will stand out when you’ve hit the right band. Then dial in the perfect threshold and reduction amount to polish your sound. The intuitive controls make it easy to achieve smooth, sibilance-free vocals.

Sculpt Your Sound in a Fast, Intuitive Interface

The De-Esser’s graph interface makes sound shaping a breeze. Access threshold, frequency, bandwidth, attack, release and gain in one view. Click to solo each band and hear how your settings impact the sibilance. Whether you’re fixing a vocal in the mix or performing live, the De-Esser gives you fast, precise control.