# TB Sibalance — De-esser plug-in > AUv3 de-esser plugin for vocals, podcasts, and mixes. (iPhone/iPad app by ToneBoosters.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-sibalance/id1593744258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ToneBoosters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $7.99 - Rating: 3.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 11 MB - Released: 2021-11-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-sibalance/id1593744258/reviews.md ## What is TB Sibalance? TB Sibalance - the Swiss Army knife de-esser AUv3 plug-in that your vocals deserve TB Sibalance is the perfect AUv3 plugin to remove excess sibilance and harshness from vocals, podcasts and mix busses. It uses advanced perceptual loudness and timbre models to detect excess sibilance. Reduction of excess sibilance is done by spectral processing, resulting in a cleaner and more transparent result compared to conventional de-essers. TB Sibalance provides clear visual feedback to guide your tuning decisions. See what frequencies and sections of your audio signal are modified at the blink of an eye so you can make adjustments quickly and confidently. No more guesswork! TB Sibalance has a listening mode to quickly detect what frequencies are responsible for excessive sibilance, and can process mid or side only to provide even more control to removing harshness from vocals, speech recordings, podcasts or even full mixes. What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models. ## Key features - Removes excess sibilance and harshness - Advanced perceptual loudness and timbre models - Spectral processing for transparent results - Clear visual feedback for tuning - Listening mode to detect sibilance frequencies - Mid or side processing options ## Chart rankings - #165 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-sibalance/id1593744258/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best of the de-ess-es *2025-08-12* I’ve been on a micro-quest to find a good de-esser on iOS. It’s a surprisingly sparse category on the App Store. But this one is a gem. I don’t get the reviews— it’s decidedly better than esspresso (both visually and sonically - esspresso is downright janky), and a fair bit better than the techivation one (TB is much better visually, marginally better sonically). I can’t compare it to fabfilter because I haven’t shelled out for that yet. The TB one is a more subtle tool - I have actually been using two instances of it, one after another. I do a strong first pass with the “spectral” filter, then a second, much lighter pass with the more traditional “subband.” If I had just one ess-less wish, it would be that I could use both filters in this app, in sequence one after another, with one instance of the plugin. The spectral can’t get strong enough for my whistlin’ gap teeth on its own, but the subband is too blunt on its own, turned up to where I need it. It would be nice to have them work together by design, but the two separate instances works fine enough, and sounds very natural. The only other plugin that comes close is the native de-esser in Logic, but the two pass approach with this one sounds just a bit better. Part of that is the excellent visuals - I feel like I know exactly what I’m doing to the signal with this one. TB makes great apps - their eq and reverb are standbys on my signal chains. This app is another really useful, visually helpful tool. Don’t mind the ratings here - this one is the stuff. ### 5/5 — Incredible!! *2024-11-08* As usual, TB saves the day!! ### 1/5 — Not user friendly. *2024-01-17* Impossible to use on mobile. ### 1/5 — A very not supportive developer *2023-08-19* But they do good works! ### 5/5 — ToneBoosters *2022-07-19* 噢利给 **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Great Plugin for Garageband *2022-01-23* I use garageband to produce tracks, and I love my results, but with my Behringer C-1 microphone (definitely a treble focused mic) I get a lot of hard, treble-y S sounds, and even harsh sounds on Ds and Fs. This plugin helped that problem tremendously. I can’t recommend it enough! Worth the couple bucks for sure! **Developer response:** Thanks! ## Frequently asked questions about TB Sibalance ### What is TB Sibalance used for? TB Sibalance is an AUv3 plugin designed to remove excessive sibilance and harshness from vocals, podcasts, and mix busses. It uses spectral processing for cleaner results than traditional de-essers. ### How does TB Sibalance work? It employs advanced perceptual loudness and timbre models to detect sibilance. Spectral processing then modifies specific frequencies to reduce harshness, with clear visual feedback to guide adjustments. ### What devices support TB Sibalance? TB Sibalance requires an iPad mini 2, iPad 4, or later models to run as an Audio Unit (AUv3) extension. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### What is the price of TB Sibalance? TB Sibalance is a paid application, available for $7.99. Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. ### How often is TB Sibalance updated? The latest version, 4.3.8, was last updated on May 30, 2026. This indicates a developer committed to ongoing improvements and maintenance. ### Does TB Sibalance have ads? No, TB Sibalance does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application focused on providing a clean audio processing experience. ### What is the age rating for TB Sibalance? TB Sibalance has an age rating of 4+. This is typical for audio utility applications that do not contain mature content. ### Can TB Sibalance process only certain parts of a mix? Yes, TB Sibalance offers control to process mid or side channels independently. This allows for more precise removal of harshness from vocals, speech, or even full mixes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.3.8 — 2026-05-30 This update provides significant workflow, customisation, personalisation and performance improvements: - Improved UI performance and reduced CPU load - Improved detection of drag vs click/tap logic for UI elements - Fix an issue with manual entry of automation lane values in certain hosts - New option to enable/disable GPU refresh throttling / high frame rate rendering - New option to enable highlighting of UI elements that accept keyboard input - New option to customize color scheme - Improved undo/redo functionality ### 4.3.4 — 2025-09-30 Stability, efficiency, and compatibility improvements ### 4.2.8 — 2024-08-28 Stability and efficiency improvements ### 4.2.7 — 2024-06-06 - Stability and efficiency improvements - Significant reduction in memory consumption ### 4.2.4 — 2024-04-26 Efficiency and performance improvements ## More apps by ToneBoosters - [TB Equalizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-equalizer/id1473111210) - [TB Reverb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-reverb/id1474944185) - [TB Barricade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-barricade/id1480150563) - [TB ReelBus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-reelbus/id1482450479) - [TB Enhancer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-enhancer/id1484449791) - [TB Morphit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-morphit/id1487595036) All apps by ToneBoosters: https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500 ## Related topics [de-esser auv3 audio plugin](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/de-esser-auv3-audio-plugin) --- *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 2026-09-06.*