DaZuul by Ugritone de-esser plugin interface

DaZuul: De-Essing Plugin by Ugritone

DaZuul is a de-esser plugin from Ugritone that reduces sibilance by lowering high frequencies instead of compressing the whole signal. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

DaZuul is built around a filtered approach to sibilance control. Rather than cutting the whole sibilant sound, the developer says it targets only the high frequencies within it. Gain for those frequencies drops when a sibilant passes through, so the effect works more like a virtual hand turning down a high EQ knob than a traditional compressor. Because the lower frequencies stay untouched, it can also be used to smooth the treble on other sources.

Best for

Vocal de-essing
Taming harsh cymbals
Smoothing treble on instruments
Sibilance control in mixes

Developer: Ugritone
Category: De Essers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Filters high frequencies within sibilant sounds rather than removing the full signal
Cutoff Amplitude Adjustment for shaping the de-essing response
Detector Filtering controls for the sibilance detection signal
Treble Boost control
Detector Signal Monitor
Visual de-essing indicator light
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

How DaZuul Handles Sibilance

Ugritone designed DaZuul to avoid removing the full sibilant signal. The plugin filters the signal and lowers the volume of the high frequencies when sibilance occurs, rather than relying on compression.

The developer's reasoning is that the lower frequencies in a sibilant sound still carry useful content and do not cause listener fatigue. Keeping them intact is meant to make the result sound more natural.

The included Cutoff Amplitude Adjustment and Detector Filtering controls shape how the plugin responds to incoming sibilance.

Controls and Monitoring Tools

DaZuul includes a Treble Boost control, a Detector Signal Monitor for viewing the detection signal, and a de-essing indicator light that shows when the effect is active.

The Detector Signal Monitor and indicator light make it easier to see when the plugin is reacting, which helps when setting the detector filtering and cutoff amplitude to match a particular vocal or source.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Ugritone
Type	Plugin
Category	De Esser
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is DaZuul?

DaZuul is a de-esser plugin by Ugritone. It reduces sibilance by lowering the high frequencies of sibilant sounds rather than compressing the whole signal.

Which formats and operating systems does DaZuul support?

DaZuul is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

Can DaZuul be used on sources other than vocals?

Yes. The developer notes that because the lower frequencies stay untouched, DaZuul can be used to smooth treble on other instruments that need taming.

What do I need to run DaZuul?

The listed minimum hardware is 6GB RAM, a dual-core CPU and 4GB of hard drive space. Supported hosts include Pro Tools 11 and higher, Reaper 3.4 and higher, Cubase and Nuendo 8 and higher, Logic Pro X 10.2.1 and higher, Studio One 3 Professional, FL Studio 11, Digital Performer 9, Ableton Live 9 and higher, Reason 10 (PC only) and Magix Music Maker. Supported operating systems are Windows 7 SP1 and higher, and macOS X 10.9 and higher, including Apple Silicon.