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Customer Reviews 64 Reviews

4.77 out of 5 stars

by C. Schneider (1/15/2013):

Very good deesser, it does what it is supposed to do, easy to handle but still very flexible, s ... Read more

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Overview

Precision De-Esser Plug-In

Specialized Tool for Transparent Compression of the Sibilant Range

The Precision De-Esser seamlessly and accurately removes sibilance from individual audio tracks or even composite mixes via its intuitive interface and sophisticated yet transparent filter processing.

The Threshold knob dials in the amount of sibilance reduction, while the two-position "Speed" button gives control over the envelope (attack and release) of the detector. The Frequency knob sweeps a continuous target frequency range from 2-16 kHz, allowing repairs on a large range of voices (or even overheads and hi-hats), while the Solo button allows the user to isolate and monitor the target sibilant frequencies. The Width control offers a variable 1/6 to 1 2/3 octave bandpass filter that is perfect for complex program material, adapting technology from the TEC-nominated Precision Multiband. The Width control also switches into a more traditional highpass filter more commonly employed when tailoring individual voices. For even greater transparency, the Split feature gives the user the option to compress only the sibilant range, or may be turned off to compress the entire spectrum for more traditional de-essing.

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Reviews

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  • Eddy Schreyer

    (Oasis Mastering, Prince))

    "[I pick] the Precision De-Esser for rounding and smoothing out the hi-end!”

    Gene Grimaldi

    (Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige)

    "I need the Precision De-Esser to control any hi-end problems and tuck them back into the mix."

    Aziz Ibrahim

    (Simply Red, The Stone Roses)

    "I found that the Precision tools on the UAD were awesome ... they really hit the nail on the head."

    Hector Delgado

    (Jay-Z, Ledisi)

    "On Vocals, I always use an LA-2A to a SSL E Series Channel Strip to an 1176LN to a Precision De-Esser. They're amazing."

    Ulrich Wild

    (Pantera)

    "UA comes to the rescue. The Precision De-Esser sounds very smooth and is very effective. I love its simplicity and versatility."

  • Joe Zook

    (Katy Perry, The Hives, Pink)

    "I use the Universal Audio Precision De-Esser in preference to any outboard de-esser."

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    Works fine
    by C. Schneider (Tuesday 15 January, 2013)

    Very good deesser, it does what it is supposed to do, easy to handle but still very flexible, smooth sound. My favorite deesser! … Read More

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    Excellent and cheap!
    by J. Osborne (Tuesday 18 September, 2012)

    I had previously been using sonnox's superesser at a studio for years and I got this for my apollo at home - this is just as good at a fraction of the price and very little cpu hit comparatively. I got it for very cheap in the sale and with a voucher. Does the job perfectly. Highly recommended. … Read More

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    by Z. Ou (Sunday 1 July, 2012)

    Very useful tool, must have for vocal. Clean, never let hi-freq dark, much more better than more expensive spl/sonnox/waves de-esser plugins. … Read More

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    by K. O'Sullivan (Sunday 10 June, 2012)

    This is an outstanding plug-in! After trying a few other de-essers out there I can't believe how much more transparent this one sounds. Great work UA! … Read More

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    by E. Bennett (Friday 11 January, 2013)

    I have mixed feeding about this plugin being a long time Waves Renn De-sesser user. This plugin Is not as user intuitive as other de-sessers, but it does get the job done. I guess it becomes a workflow issue for those of us that used to a particular piece of gear for a long time and now change becau … Read More

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Features & Specs

Precision De-Esser Plug-In

Features:

See the UAD Instance Chart here

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Docs

UAD System Manual

UAD Plug-Ins Manual

UA Product Catalog.pdf

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