Use DeEsser 2 in Final Cut Pro for Mac
You can use the DeEsser 2 effect to reduce unwanted sibilance on a vocal track.
In the Final Cut Pro timeline, select a clip with the DeEsser 2 effect applied, then open the effect’s settings in the Audio inspector.
To add the effect and show its controls, see Add Logic effects to clips in Final Cut Pro for Mac.
In DeEsser 2, use the Mode pop-up menu to choose a mode.
The default Relative mode works for most signals.
Identify the frequency you want to attenuate.
Sibilance in human voices typically occurs between 5 and 10 kHz.
Tip: To help identify the frequency you want to attenuate, insert Channel EQ in an Audio Effect slot before DeEsser 2 and watch the EQ Channel analyzer as the project plays.
Set the frequency you want to reduce using the Frequency knob.
To make the frequency easier to hear and identify, click the Filter Solo button.
Drag the Threshold knob to the level at which DeEsser 2 should start to apply reduction.
To set a narrow frequency range, click the Split Range button. To set a broader range, click the Wide Range button.
Drag the Max Reduction knob to set how much sibilance to reduce.
The Reduction meter shows how much sibilance DeEsser 2 is attenuating.
Note: When reducing sibilance, keep in mind that sibilance is a natural part of speech, and removing too much may make your vocals sound strange.
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