DE555 Advanced De-esser HD v7 plugin interface by McDSP

DE555 Advanced De-esser HD v7: De-essing Plugin by McDSP Free Download

DE555 Advanced De-esser HD v7 is a de-essing plugin from McDSP for reducing sibilance in vocals and dialogue. It uses intelligent signal analysis to de-ess at any signal level without a manual threshold, and it is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

The DE555 Advanced De-esser HD v7 is built around a key filter that separates sibilant ‘sss’ energy from the rest of the signal. McDSP describes it as a new generation of de-essing technology aimed at transparent, precise results. Continuously adjustable ratio and release controls let you set how much the sibilance is reduced, and a high frequency (HF) only mode can target the ‘sss’ without affecting the underlying dialogue. Real-time displays show the amount of de-essing and the key filter response, which helps with setup.

Best for

Vocal de-essing
Dialogue sibilance control
Voiceover cleanup
Podcast sibilance reduction
Mixing sibilant vocals

Developer: McDSP
Category: De Essers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Intelligent signal analysis, no manual input threshold needed
Continuously adjustable ratio and release controls
High frequency (HF) only mode for sibilance
Key filter with high pass and bandpass options
Unique key filter focus and de-essing controls
Key filter output monitoring
Real-time metering and key filter response plot
Zero latency algorithms and ultra low latency
Double precision processing
Mono and stereo versions
Optimized for Apple Silicon and Intel processors

03In depth

Sound and Signal Analysis

Developer McDSP says the DE555 analyzes the incoming signal intelligently, so it can de-ess effectively at different signal levels without requiring you to set an input threshold by hand. The key filter offers high pass and bandpass options, and a unique focus control is intended to help it distinguish ‘essing’ from actual speech or vocal content. The key filter output can also be monitored, so you can hear exactly which frequencies the processor is reacting to.

The plugin includes zero latency algorithms and ultra low latency processing, with double precision processing throughout.

Controls and Workflow

The ratio and release controls are continuously adjustable, giving fine control over the amount of de-essing. The HF only option reduces the level of the sibilant top end while leaving the rest of the signal alone. Real-time metering and a key filter response plot show what the processor is doing as you adjust the settings.

Mono and stereo versions are available, and the interface has been updated in high definition resolution.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	McDSP
Type	Plugin
Category	De Esser
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is the DE555 available in?

The DE555 Advanced De-esser HD v7 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and it runs as a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems does it support?

The plugin is listed for Windows and macOS. McDSP's system requirements list macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit only) and Windows 7, 8 and 10 (64-bit only).

Does the DE555 need a special activation?

McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with iLok Cloud for activation. Each v7 plugin includes two activations per authorization.

Which DAWs are compatible?

McDSP lists compatibility with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One and other DAWs that support AAX, AU or VST3 formats.