Buy SSL DeEss, get a free gift with purchase:
Next-generation De-esser, for Vocals, Instruments and More...
SSL DeEss is a workflow-oriented correctional tool for precision sibilance reduction and high-frequency control – used to reduce excess sibilance and harsh mid-high frequency build-ups such as the 'ess' and 'shh' sounds in vocal takes.
Alongside workflow enhancements such as automatic auditioning and built-in brighten control for rejuvenating de-essed signals, DeEss uses a relative threshold algorithm: allowing you to change the input level of the signal without a destructive effect on the response of the de-esser. This also means that you can de-ess quiet sibilant events just as effectively as loud ones!
With DeEss, you can quickly target only the mid or side components of the signal, as well as toggling in automatic oversampling and lookahead options for a super-high-quality response. Not only this, DeEss features a range of carefully designed presets for different vocal types (Tenor, Alto, Soprano) and instrument processing.
Features
- Relative threshold de-esser - make changes to level earlier in your FX chain, without destructing your carefully tailored de-esser response.
- Rejuvenate your de-essed signal - use the brighten control to rejuvenate the high-end after de-essing.
- Filter it your way - choose any mix between SPLIT and BROADBAND processing modes. The maximum gain reduction of each is carefully tailored for de-essing that is effective and transparent, but not overdone – and switch out the filters independently to audition bandpass or shelf approaches.
- Multi-shade waveform visualiser - see the de-esser kick in on both the quietest and loudest parts of the signal because of the relative threshold.
- Automatic auditioning - use Auto-Listen to automatically audition the signal when changing related controls.
- Mid/side processing - quickly target only the mid or side components of the signal.
System Requirements
Mac
- macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported)
- Intel Dual-Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Windows
- Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- VST 2, VST3, AAX Native
Please Note: A FREE iLok Account is required for the authorisation of this software.
Important note:
- For licenses with the format - XXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXX - please scroll down and follow the instructions for Harrison Multi Band Compressor, below
- For iLok licences with the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XX please follow the instructions for Harrison Bass Flow & SSL Guitarstrip immediately below
Please Note: Harrison Bass Flow & SSL Guitarstrip are used as examples
iLok Registration
1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok Licence Manager installed on your computer
Note: Skip to the 'Registration' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user
2. Download and install the iLok License Manager
SSL Download Manager Installation
1. Go to https://solidstatelogic.com/ssl-download-manager or click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account
2. Click either macOS or Windows to download the installer (Linux versions available here)
3. Double-click installer > Follow the on-screen instructions to install
4. Open SSL Download Manager
5. Locate Harrison Bass Flow & SSL Guitarstrip > Click Install on each plugin
iLok Authorisation
1. Open your iLok license manager application > click Sign In
2. Enter your iLok registered User ID and password > click Sign In
3. Once you are signed in, click the ‘Redeem’ icon which is located at the top-right corner of the iLok Licence Manager’s interface
4. Copy and paste/manually enter the 30-digit code from your Plugin Boutique User Account into the available Activation Code boxes, and then click Next
5. Select your activation destination > Click Activate
6. Click OK
7. Open the plugins in your DAW
Your plugins are now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!
Please Note: Harrison Multi Band Compressor is used as an example
Note: Harrison and SSL plugins now share the same installation process via the SSL Download Manager
iLok Registration
1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok Licence Manager installed on your computer
Note: Skip to the 'Registration' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user
2. Download and install the iLok License Manager
Registration
1. Go to https://account.solidstatelogic.com/register-software > Create a new account or log into your existing account if you have one
2. Click REGISTER SOFTWARE
3. Enter your license code found in your Plugin Boutique User Account as well as your iLok ID > Click SUBMIT
SSL Software Installation
1. Go to https://solidstatelogic.com/ssl-download-manager or click DOWNLOAD in your Plugin Boutique User Account
2. Click either macOS or Windows to download the installer (Linux versions available here)
3. Double-click installer > Follow the on-screen instructions to install
4. Open SSL Download Manager
5. Locate Harrison Multi Band Compressor > Click Install
6. Open your DAW > Scan for plugins
7. Click Activate
8. Click Skip
9. Enter your iLok account details > Click Next
10. Select 'Harrison Multi Band Compressor' > Click Next
11. Select an activation location > Click Next
12. Click Continue
13. Open the plugin in your DAW
Your plugin is now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!
