Checked September 2026
FabFilter
FabFilter Pro-DS review
Compression
De-esser that detects and reduces sibilance transparently. Best for transparent vocal de-essing. Price not published on the developer's site.
Key features
- Single Vocal and Allround detection modes
- Real-time de-essing display
- Split-band or wide-band linear-phase processing
- Look-ahead up to 15 ms
- Stereo linking with mid/side options
- Up to 4x oversampling
Pros
- Natural-sounding de-essing
- 30-day trial
Cons
- Single-purpose tool
FabFilter Pro-DS alternatives
Free three-band upward/downward multiband compressor originally from Ableton's Multiband Dynamics preset.
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Sources: www.fabfilter.com