FabFilter Pro-DS is a highly intelligent de-esser plugin that delivers transparent, natural control over sibilance and harsh high frequencies. Perfect for vocals, dialogue, or any bright material, Pro-DS combines precision detection with a beautifully simple interface. Whether you’re cleaning up a lead vocal, taming cymbals, or controlling high-end buildup in a mix, this plugin offers surgical accuracy without compromising tone or clarity.

Key Features of FabFilter Pro-DS

• Intelligent Sibilance Detection: The advanced “Single Vocal” mode precisely identifies and attenuates sibilance in vocal recordings with transparent results.
• Allround Mode: Switch to Allround for high-frequency limiting on any source — ideal for drums, overheads, or full mixes.
• Comprehensive Visual Feedback: Real-time de-essing display and spectrum analyzer show exactly what frequencies are being processed.
• Adjustable Parameters: Fine-tune Threshold, Range, and detection filters (HP/LP) for total control.
• Processing Flexibility: Choose between Wide Band and Split Band linear-phase operation for optimal sound quality.
• Look-ahead Function: Up to 15 ms of look-ahead ensures smooth, precise sibilant control without distortion.
• Stereo and Mid/Side Options: Process full stereo, mid-only, or side-only channels for mix-wide control.
• Linear-phase Oversampling: Up to 4x oversampling for pristine performance and minimal phase artifacts.
• Transparent Dynamics: Program-dependent compression/limiting maintains natural tone while reducing harshness.
• GPU-Accelerated Interface: Smooth graphics and responsive meters provide a refined, professional workflow.
• 64-bit Internal Processing: Ensures absolute sonic precision even in complex mastering chains.
• FabFilter workflow essentials: Includes MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation, undo/redo, A/B comparison, and interactive help hints.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available in VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, and AudioSuite formats for macOS and Windows.

Example Use Cases of FabFilter Pro-DS

• Vocal Processing: Smoothly reduce sibilance on vocals while preserving brightness and air.
• Mix Engineers: Apply subtle de-essing across buses or entire mixes for a balanced, controlled top end.
• Post-Production Professionals: Tame harsh dialogue, reduce microphone hiss, or control bright ambiences in film and TV audio.
• Mastering Engineers: Use split-band processing to remove high-frequency harshness without affecting the mix balance.
• Producers: Enhance clarity in modern pop, EDM, or acoustic tracks with clean and transparent control over high-end energy.

Why Choose FabFilter Pro-DS?

FabFilter Pro-DS combines intelligence, transparency, and ease of use to deliver flawless de-essing in any workflow. From subtle correction to aggressive control, it ensures every vocal, drum, or mix shines with professional polish — making it an essential tool for modern production and mastering environments.