The Magic of De-Essers: Say Goodbye to Sibilance and Harshness!

The Magic of De-Essers: Say Goodbye to Sibilance and Harshness!

De-Essers: The Unsung Heroes of Smooth-Sounding Mixes

It’s not flashy. It’s not fun. And let’s face it—nobody gets excited about a de-esser. But when sibilance strikes or harshness creeps in, this humble tool can be the difference between a professional-sounding vocal and a wince-worthy one.

In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody take a non-sexy but absolutely necessary dive into the world of de-essers—what they are, why they matter, and how to wield them like a pro.

🎙️ You’ll learn:

  • What de-essers actually do and why your mix will thank you
  • The mechanics of de-essing, from simple threshold-based tools to dynamic EQ-based solutions
  • Top plugin picks that go beyond the default presets
  • When to use de-essers on instruments (hint: it’s not just for vocals)
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid over-de-essing the life out of your mix

This episode is perfect for anyone who’s been surprised by a sharp “S” in playback—or who just wants to make their mixes more polished and listener-friendly.

As always, expect a bit of nonsense, a lot of insight, and a new favorite from this week’s Friday Finds. Your ears (and your clients) will be happier for it.

#InsideTheRecordingStudio #DeEssers #MixingTips #MusicProduction #AudioEngineering #VocalMixing #SibilanceControl #ProAudioTools #MixingEssentials #FridayFinds #HomeStudioLife

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Let’s be honest: backups are about as exciting as dusting your studio monitors or alphabetizing cables. But nothing will make you scream into the void faster than losing a session you swear you saved....

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Ever crank a delay plugin, hear a swamp of echoes, and think, “Cool… but what am I actually doing here?” Chris & Jody are here to rescue you from your own knob-twisting crimes. This week, they break d...

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