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Vocal de-esser and sibilance shaper designed to tame harsh S and SH sounds with adjustable sensitivity, reduction and smoothing.
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23DSP - DE-
Free
Frequency-selective treatment for sibilance, mud and boxiness.
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What it does.
De-Esser uses peak or shelf modes; De-Mud/De-Box have adjustable frequencies, threshold and range. Mac AU beta is not notarized.
Before you install.
- Availability
- Free
- Operating systems
- Windows, macOS
- Plugin formats
- AU, VST3, VST
- Review status
- Developer details reviewed; not personally tested
- Last information review
- 2026-10-06
Download & installation notes
Zero-price Gumroad option; Mac installation instructions included.
See it in action.
Independent plugin roundup by Amner Hunter: 15 Best New FREE Effect Plugins, Virtual Instruments & Audio Plugin Deals - FEBRUARY 2025 Week 2. 23DSP PumpComp, Respiro, De and AAReverb chapter at 2:22.
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