Velvet by iZotope de-esser plugin interface for vocals

Velvet: De-Esser Plugin by iZotope for Smoother Vocals

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (45 ratings)

Velvet is a de-esser plugin from iZotope for taming sibilance and harsh vocals. It uses a 6-band dynamic EQ, a Learn function that finds sibilant frequencies, and a De-Click feature for mouth noises, pops and clicks.

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01Overview

Velvet is built around vocal processing. Its Sibilance channel handles harsh hiss with a fully featured 6-band dynamic EQ, while the Tonal channel is processed separately so the rest of the voice keeps its character. The Learn button scans the material and sets up EQ nodes at the sibilant frequencies, so you can start from a sensible point instead of hunting for them by ear. A separate De-Click section targets clicks, pops and other mouth sounds.

Best for

Vocal de-essing
Harsh vocal taming
Mouth noise removal
Vocal tone shaping
Click and pop repair
Podcast voice cleanup

Developer: iZotope
Category: De Essers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Sibilance channel with a fully featured 6-band dynamic EQ
Learn button that identifies sibilant frequencies automatically
Separate processing of sibilant and tonal material
Independent Lift and Tame knobs for dynamic tone shaping
Eight target profiles with frequency sliders
De-Click section with repair counter and single fader
50 included presets with a Learn function to adapt them
Global Delta button and mix fader for parallel processing

03In depth

Sibilance control and tone shaping in Velvet

Velvet splits sibilant and tonal material so each can be processed on its own. After pressing Learn, the plugin identifies sibilant frequencies and places the 6-band dynamic EQ nodes for you. You can adjust or add individual nodes, scale them with a single knob, and change filter types when a sibilant peak needs a different shape.

For broader shaping, independent Lift and Tame knobs let you boost or cut the vocal in specific places. Eight target profiles and frequency sliders control which parts of the target spectrum the vocal should follow.

Workflow, De-Click and presets

The De-Click section removes clicks, pops and mouth sounds. A repair counter shows how many corrections have been made, and a single fader sets the amount of processing.

Velvet includes 50 presets that can serve as starting points. Solo the Sibilance and Tonal channels to hear what each is doing, adjust the threshold to change the split, and use the global Delta button to compare your change against the original. The mix fader supports parallel processing.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Velvet support?

Velvet is available in AAX, AU and VST3 formats. The VST2 format is no longer supported.

Which operating systems can run Velvet?

Velvet runs on macOS, including Ventura (13.6.x), Sonoma (14.4.x) and Sequoia (15.0), and on Windows 10 (22H2) and Windows 11 (23H2). It is compatible with Intel and Apple silicon Macs. All plugins are 64-bit only.

What do I need to use Velvet?

Velvet needs a compatible host application such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, REAPER or FL Studio. The full list of supported hosts is in the system requirements.