# FabFilter Pro-DS — Intelligent de-esser plug-in > Intelligent de-essing and high-frequency limiting audio plug-in. (iPhone/iPad app by FabFilter.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-ds/id1468273683 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FabFilter](https://appshunter.io/developer/421796789) - Category: Music, Music - Price: $29.99 - Rating: 4.93/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-06-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-ds/id1468273683/reviews.md ## What is FabFilter Pro? FabFilter Pro-DS is a professional de-essing plug-in. With its highly intelligent 'Single Vocal' detection algorithm, it accurately and transparently attenuates sibilance in vocal recordings. Alternatively, set to 'Allround' mode, it's an equally great tool for high-frequency limiting of any material, like drums or full mixes. Combined with world-class metering and real-time signal visualization, Pro-DS is designed to fulfill all your de-essing needs. The Pro-DS app filters the microphone input and plays it back in real-time. To use Pro-DS as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like Auria, AUM or Cubasis. Pro-DS will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app. Key features: - Highly intelligent 'Single Vocal' detection, and classic 'Allround' detection - Transparent, program-dependent compression/limiting - Adjustable Threshold, Range and High-Pass and Low-Pass side-chain filtering settings - Wide Band or linear-phase Split Band processing - Optional look-ahead time up to 15 ms - Freely adjustable stereo linking - Optional mid-only or side-only processing - Up to four times linear-phase oversampling - Real-time de-essing display, clearly showing the affected parts of processed audio - Side-chain input meter, making it easy to choose a good Threshold value - Real-time spectrum analyzer built into the HP/LP filter controller - Undo/redo and A/B comparison "We were recently given a song with plenty of sibilance to master, and FabFilter Pro-DS handled it brilliantly. Verdict: 10/10!" — MusicTech Magazine "If you need a de-esser, you'll sssstruggle to find better than FabFilter's utterly comprehensive solution. Verdict: 10/10!" — Computer Music Magazine ## Key features - Intelligent 'Single Vocal' and 'Allround' detection - Transparent, program-dependent compression/limiting - Adjustable Threshold, Range, and side-chain filtering - Wide Band or linear-phase Split Band processing - Real-time de-essing display - Spectrum analyzer - Undo/redo and A/B comparison ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-ds/id1468273683/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Lowers sound quality *2021-09-03* I have used this desser for my live streams, for my talking voice, to remove “spit” sounds when I move my tongue in my mouth, and it definitely helps with that a lot. But I’m constantly adjusting the settings and never quite happy with how it handles my breath. It tends to create a chopping or rumbling effect, as it rapidly turns on and off when my breath hits the mic, or if I make an “S” sound that’s near the edge of this thing’s frequency threshold. If it can’t quite make up its mind whether or not to de-es, then it rapidly turns on and off, creating and rumble or chopping effect, like I'm talking through a fan. I feel like the algorithm this thing uses needs a bit more work, so that once it decides to do its thing on a particular sound, then it’ll continue to do it until that sound changes shape significantly enough. That way, if it was a breath of mine that triggered it, then it’ll stay triggered until my breath is over, rather than turning itself on and off rapidly. If that makes sense. And if it already does this, then it’s not doing it enough, which means I need a knob to control this. But there is no knob for this, so I assume this is a feature it doesn’t have. Also, it really makes no sense that a human can create “s” or breath sounds that frequently. Even if I spoke as fast as an auctioneer, I couldn’t put S or breath sounds between my words as fast as this thing is turning itself on and off when it’s glitching. So perhaps if this thing had a speaking mode, that would try not to sound like a propeller. Amen. ### 5/5 — King of De-Essers *2020-09-02, version 1.14* Credit where it is due this s the king of de-essers. The one negative is that I bought almost all of the FF plug-ins under Auria Pro, and have been bitterly disappointed that FF and Apple will not talk to each other to ID people like me, and offer discounts to buy these apps again for use outside of Auria. Nic ### 5/5 — Amazing!!!! Totally worth it! *2020-07-22* I have been looking for a DS-er for so long! I got a gift card and spent it on this and totally saw a difference in my music! I am blown away! Thank you! Bought 7/19/20 ### 5/5 — Top notch *2020-06-29* Please add Saturn to the bundle ### 5/5 — So simple *2019-09-19, version 1.13* Best I’ve ever used ## Frequently asked questions about FabFilter Pro ### What is FabFilter Pro-DS used for? FabFilter Pro-DS is a professional audio plug-in designed for de-essing, which means it intelligently attenuates sibilance (harsh 's' sounds) in vocal recordings. It can also be used for general high-frequency limiting on any audio material. ### Does FabFilter Pro-DS work as a standalone app? No, FabFilter Pro-DS is a plug-in and requires a compatible host application like Auria, AUM, or Cubasis to function. It integrates as an Audio Unit extension within these host apps. ### What are the key detection modes in FabFilter Pro-DS? FabFilter Pro-DS offers two primary detection modes: 'Single Vocal' for highly accurate and transparent sibilance reduction on vocals, and 'Allround' for broader high-frequency limiting on any type of audio material. ### How does FabFilter Pro-DS visualize audio processing? The plug-in features a real-time de-essing display that clearly shows which parts of the processed audio are being affected. It also includes a spectrum analyzer integrated into the filter controller for detailed visual feedback. ### What audio processing options are available in FabFilter Pro-DS? FabFilter Pro-DS supports both Wide Band and linear-phase Split Band processing. It also offers adjustable stereo linking, optional mid-only or side-only processing, and up to four times linear-phase oversampling for enhanced audio quality. ### What is the price of FabFilter Pro-DS? FabFilter Pro-DS is available for a one-time purchase price of $29.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application. ### How often is FabFilter Pro-DS updated? The latest version of FabFilter Pro-DS is 1.22, which was last updated on December 20, 2023. Updates typically focus on performance improvements, bug fixes, and compatibility with newer operating systems or host applications. ### What devices is FabFilter Pro-DS compatible with? FabFilter Pro-DS is specifically designed for iPad. It utilizes the AUv3 audio unit format, making it compatible with various iPad-based music production applications. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.22 — 2023-12-20 - Added Export Preset Folder command to the preset options menu that enables you to export the entire preset folder, so you can load these presets on Mac or Windows. - Fixed crash when opening the interface in Camelot Pro. - Minor fixes and improvements. ### 1.18 — 2021-12-14 Small bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.17 — 2021-07-06 - Added Share Preset and Options > Import Preset and Import Preset Folder commands to the preset menu: this makes it possible to share presets with other iOS and Mac/PC devices. - Fixed incorrect text colors for editing in Dark Mode: this made it impossible to see the typed text. ### 1.15 — 2020-09-24 Fixed a problem that caused the interface to not show up on iOS 14 the first time it is opened. ### 1.14 — 2020-06-25 Small bug fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to FabFilter Pro | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Silo - Granulator and Reverb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-granulator-and-reverb/id6444164740) | 4.8 (31) | $9.99 | Music | | [Rádio Conquista Web](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-conquista-web/id6449553620) | — | Free | Music | | [Musens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musens/id1560526260) | 3.0 (9) | $3.99 | Music | | [La Costa FM 97.9 Necochea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-costa-fm-979-necochea/id1565402700) | — | Free | Music | | [Tillt Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tillt-radio/id1562840760) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [CHAPITRE SIX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapitre-six/id1566354040) | — | Free | Music | ## More apps by FabFilter - [FabFilter Pro-Q 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-q-2/id1401182622) - [FabFilter Pro-C 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-c-2/id1468123337) - [FabFilter Pro-G](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-g/id1468277373) - [FabFilter Pro-MB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-mb/id1468280455) - [FabFilter Pro-L 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-l-2/id1468295823) All apps by FabFilter: https://appshunter.io/developer/421796789 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*