DSR de-esser plugin interface by Black Salt Audio

DSR: Simple De-Esser Plugin by Black Salt Audio Free Download

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DSR is a de-esser plugin by Black Salt Audio that reduces sibilance in vocals using just two controls, Threshold and Range. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

DSR is an effects plugin from Black Salt Audio that focuses on one job: taming sibilant high frequencies in vocal tracks. Rather than offering a long list of parameters, it keeps the interface to two controls and handles the detection work internally. The developer describes the aim as transparent, musical results, with attenuation that leaves the natural frequency balance of the voice intact. Because the plugin reports zero latency, it can also be used on live or monitored vocals where delay would be a problem.

Best for

Vocal mixing
Real-time vocal taming
Tracking and monitoring
Harsh sibilance control
Podcast and voiceover cleanup

Developer: Black Salt Audio
Category: De Essers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two controls: Threshold and Range
Threshold acts on an internally fine-tuned sidechain signal
Range caps the maximum gain reduction in dB
Attenuates sibilance without harming frequency balance
Zero latency for real-time vocal processing
Available in VST3, AU and AAX formats
Runs on Windows 10 and macOS 10.11 or higher
Free trial available

03In depth

Two controls for fast, transparent de-essing

DSR uses a Threshold control and a Range control. Threshold sets the level in dB at which the de-esser starts applying gain reduction. The threshold acts on an internally fine-tuned sidechain signal that focuses on the most problematic regions of the vocal.

Range limits how much gain reduction can occur. With a range of -6 dB, for example, the de-esser will reduce sibilance by up to 6 dB and no further. This lets you set the amount of reduction you want, so the vocal is tamed without sounding dull.

Zero latency for tracking and real-time use

Black Salt Audio states that DSR has zero latency. That makes it suitable for taming harsh vocals in real time, such as while tracking or during a live monitoring session, where added delay would be distracting.

DSR is offered in VST3, AU and AAX versions, so it can be placed on vocal channels in the host of your choice on supported systems.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Black Salt Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	De Esser
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does DSR come in?

DSR is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do the Threshold and Range controls do?

Threshold sets the level in dB at which the de-esser begins applying gain reduction. Range sets the maximum amount of gain reduction, so with -6 dB the plugin will not reduce sibilance by more than 6 dB.

Does DSR add latency?

No. Black Salt Audio states that DSR has zero latency, so it can be used for real-time vocal processing.

What are the system requirements for DSR?

On Mac, DSR requires Mac OS X 10.11 or higher and at least 200 MB of free drive space. On PC, it requires Windows 10 and at least 200 MB of free drive space.