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T-De-Esser Pro Mk2

Key Features

• Processing

  The Processing slider determines how much level can pass through the De-Esser before compression is triggered. Lower the processing until gain reduction starts to occur. Now listen as you adjust the processing. Find the point at which sibilance is controlled without extreme audible compression.

• Waveform Display

  The waveform display in T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 provides real-time visual feedback of the input signal, helping you monitor how the de-essing is applied across time. The red and gold overlay shows the difference between the raw input and processed signal, while the central bar indicates the current processing amount in decibels, updating dynamically. This visualisation allows you to fine-tune parameters like intensity, sharpness, and frequency range with more confidence, ensuring clean and transparent results.

• Frequency Range

  This feature allows you to choose your custom frequency range in high frequencies for a more accurate result. You can choose to select frequencies from 1kHz to 20kHz. T-De-Esser Pro focuses on this frequency range for finding and removing harsh sounds. The waveform display shows the input level that is coming from the selected frequency range.

• Intensity

  T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 "Intensity" determines how much gain reduction the De-Esser applies when the signal passes a threshold level. For example, an intensity of 4:1 means that for every 4dB the signal rises above the threshold, the De-Esser will allow an output of 1dB.

• Sharpness

  "Sharpness" refers to how the De-Esser transitions between the non compressed and compressed states of an audio signal running through it. A "lower sharpness" allows for a smoother and more gradual compression than a "higher sharpness."

• Attack / Release

  The attack setting controls how long it takes for the De-Esser to engage, while the release setting controls how long it takes to let go. "Attack" goes from 0.0 ms to 30.00 ms. And "Release" goes from 1.0 ms to 120.00 ms. A fast attack results in a softer sound, while a slower attack setting will make the sound punchier. If you go too fast with the attack, it may cause distortion, but if you have the "Lookahead" option turned on, it will help the attack to operate more accurately, resulting in a more natural sound.

• Lookahead

  The Lookahead function allows the De-Esser to "see" the input signal before it is processed, allowing it to handle transitory information better and make the attack smoother. Having "Lookahead" on will increase the latency so it's not ideal to be used while tracking/recording.

• Oversampling

  This is the Oversampling feature in T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 that helps you decrease aliasing by executing the internal process at a higher sample rate than the host, up to 16 times higher. (In other words, it will improve the quality of your audio.) As you increase the oversampling, the plug-in's CPU usage will also increase. It is not recommend to be used while tracking/recording.

• Saturation

  The saturation feature in T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 adds a unique colour and texture to the sound, helping the De-Esser in some cases to make a smoother sound. It can also create a new character for your sounds, specially when used with the other features like "mix" and "High-Cut".

• Saturation Filter

  This option allows you to add saturation only to the specific selected high-frequency range. It makes the high frequencies sound crisp without harshness and is a great tool for blending them into the context of a mix.

• Make Up Gain (+auto-gain)

  "Make Up" controls the amount of clean gain applied to the processed signal. To make level matching easier while you tweak the plug-in's settings, it offers the "AUTO" gain button which sets the "Make Up" gain amount.

• High-Cut

  It's a very gentle filter that may make some of the harsh frequencies fade away, resulting in a more pleasing sound when used in conjunction with the De-Esser. Also, it is a creative tool for changing the sound character and pushing the sounds deeper in the mix to create a sense of depth.

• Mix

  The "Mix" option controls the mix of the two input and output signals. This feature makes it perfect for parallel processing.

• MS & LR Modes

  The Mid/Side options in T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 let you process a stereo track's centre and side signals individually.

• Stereo Link

  This option balances the depth of processing between the left and right or mid and side channels, as determined by the stereo mode toggle.

• Audition (Filter & Diff)

  This feature allows you to quickly listen to the De-Esser filter's frequency range or just the effect of the plug-in on your signal.

• Scalable User Interface

  The interface scaling feature in T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 allows you to customise the size of the GUI to suit your preferences and optimise your workflow. With a range of scaling options available, from 50% to 150%, you can personalise the interface to match your visual and working style. One of the great things about this feature is that the visual quality of the plug-in remains consistent, regardless of the scale you choose.

• Undo/Redo

  The T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 plug-in comes equipped with the handy feature of built-in "Undo" and "Redo" options, providing added peace of mind while working on your audio processing. With these functions, you can easily revert to previous settings or redo changes, saving time and eliminating the stress of potentially losing valuable adjustments.

• A/B Switch

  The A/B buttons provide a convenient way to compare different options and find the optimal setting for your audio processing needs. With just a click, you can easily switch between two different versions of the same processing chain and compare the results. Moreover, the "Copy A to B" and "Copy B to A" functions enable you to quickly test small tweaks and adjustments by copying the settings from one version to the other and comparing their effects.