De Essing Tips for Electronic Music Production

8 de essing tips extracted from 6 tutorials by Mastering․com and Produce Like A Pro and 1 more. Each tip links to the exact timestamp in the source video.

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Use a de-esser to constantly manage top end

Problem: vocal sibilance is harsh or distracting

Mastering․com

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Use high-frequency de-essing at 5K-7K for sibilance

Problem: harsh sibilance, listener fatigue

Produce Like A Pro

Hybrid Vocal Mixing: The Modern Analogue-Digital Approach With Cameron Webb

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Use suppressor plugin to reduce sibilance

Problem: Excessive sibilance in vocals

Produce Like A Pro

From Raw Tracks to RADIO Ready | Full MIX Breakdown FREE Multitracks with Dax Liniere

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Use D-S-ing before 1176 compressor to manage sibilance

Problem: Spitty sounds overwhelming compressor

Produce Like A Pro

From Raw Tracks to RADIO Ready | Full MIX Breakdown FREE Multitracks with Dax Liniere

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Apply de-essing during mastering

Problem: sibilance, vocal harshness

Mastering․com

Start to Finish Studio Session (Recording, Mixing, Mastering)

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Apply de-essing to vocals for sibilance control

Problem: Harsh vocal sibilance

Mastering․com

Mixing a Song from Start to Finish (2-Hour Session)

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Combine Soothe with de-essing for full sibilance control

Problem: uncontrolled sibilance in vocals

Mastering․com

Mixing a Song from Start to Finish (2-Hour Session)

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Use dynamic EQ for sibilance control

Problem: excessive sibilance in vocals

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