Tonmann De-Esser: VST Plugin - Free Download

The Tonmann DeEsser plugin is a high frequency dynamic processer plugin designed to tame the harsh consonants in the vocals (the 's' sounds or sibilants), but it can even be used for unruly hi-hats or cymbals.

Features:
• True independent stereo operation, but also runs in mono mode.
• Wideband and lowpass reduction modes selectable.
• Fully adjustable center frequency and bandwidth of the detection range.
• Adjustable detection threshold to retain the “crisp” sound character of a vocal.
• Look ahead feature for sibilants with short and sharp attacks.
• Adjustable release time.
• Wide-ranging adjustable attenuation for being able to use it before or after a compressor, just like you prefer.
• Alisten mode to hear what's going to be suppressed.
• Two level readouts for optical supervision.

Free de-esser plugin with look ahead

The Tonmann DeEsser VST plugin is designed to get rid of 'stinging' sibilants that may occur on vocals after compression or adding a high boost. It has been carefully designed to suppress any artificial or alienated sounds. The free Tonmann DeEsser plugin features: Wideband and lowpass reduction modes, true stereo or mono mode, adjustable detection threshold to retain the crisp sound character of a vocal and a look ahead feature for sibilants with short and sharp attacks. The plugin also offers a listen mode so you can hear the part of the audio signal that is being removed.
Overall Tonmann DeEsser is great for taming any distracting and unwanted frequencies in your mix. Windows 32-bits only.