FabFilter Pro-DS

FabFilter Pro-DS

Intelligent de-esser plug-in

14 ratings
5 reviews
$29.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 21, 2019
  • December 20, 2023
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This professional audio plug-in intelligently attenuates sibilance in vocal recordings or limits high frequencies in any audio material. It offers real-time visualization and advanced filtering for precise sound shaping. Requires a compatible host app for use.

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
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What's New in FabFilter Pro

1.22

December 20, 2023

- 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.

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Lowers sound quality

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.
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King of De-Essers

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.

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Amazing!!!! Totally worth it!

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

Top notch

Please add Saturn to the bundle

So simple

Best I’ve ever used

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FAQ

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.