De-Esser
Introduction · Tutorial · Series: Operators · 3 min 56 sec · Recorded on Composer R3 2026
Overview
In this tutorial you'll meet the De-Esser, Composer's tool for taming sibilance — the sharp S sounds, and the other hard, hissy consonants that turn a voice harsh. A bright microphone can easily tip those moments over the edge. We'll take a real talk, use the Listen switch to hear exactly what we're targeting, then set how hard the de-esser works while the gain-reduction meter keeps us honest. By the end, a sharp voice will sound comfortable — without losing any of its clarity. Let's dive in.
Keywords
De-Esser, sibilance, audio processing, Frequency, Threshold, Range, Listen (solo removed), gain reduction, Attack and Release