The sonible smart:deess is an innovative de-esser that applies artificial intelligence to tackle unpleasant sibilance and plosives in your recordings. It goes beyond simply reducing volume to fully shape and refine "ess" sounds through spectral processing so you can achieve a natural, balanced tone. smart:deess builds a unique "voiceprint" of your input signal to pinpoint the start and end of each phoneme before processing the entire sound. The result is as if the original recording had been expertly engineered.

AI-Powered Phoneme Detection

Where other de-essers rely on threshold settings, smart:deess uses a neural network to detect specific phonemes like "s", "z", "sh" and "t". The exact duration of each sound is identified in real time so you can refine the shaping with precision. The AI adapts the effect instantly based on the input signal so you can spend less time correcting problems and more time crafting your ideal sound.

Shape and Refine With Spectral Processing

smart:deess goes beyond simply reducing volume to provide full control over sibilant character using its Color controls. Apply processing to soften, balance or sharpen "ess" sounds as needed. You can even revive dull or lisping sibilants to restore clarity and definition. Use the effect to craft sibilance suited to your source material and artistic vision.

Natural and Transparent Results

The smart:deess creates results so natural that final mixes will sound as if the original recording had been perfectly captured and engineered. The content-aware design treats each phoneme independently based on its unique qualities. An "ess" is processed differently than "ch" or "t" to reflect how sibilance actually occurs in speech and singing. Smoothly integrate the effect into your workflow without artifacts or dulling high end detail.

All-in-One Solution

Why juggle multiple plug-ins when smart:deess handles de-essing and plosive reduction in one? Its advanced AI engine detects and resolves "ess," "t," "p," and other consonant sounds. A broad-band component provides basic volume reduction, but smart:deess primarily utilizes spectral processing for nuanced shaping. Once you experience its content-aware approach, you'll never want to return to traditional de-essers. With smart:deess, you have a comprehensive solution for taming vocal recordings.