SSL DeEss and X-EQ 2 Bundle

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.

Key Features

• Apple M1 Native Support: DeEss is a universal binary, and features M1 Native support.

• 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 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

MASTERING GRADE 24-BAND PARAMETRIC EQ

X-EQ 2 is the ultimate SSL EQ toolkit for audio professionals. Built upon SSL’s proprietary anti-cramping algorithms, X-EQ 2 simply sounds stunning. With 17 different classic and modern EQ type/curve options, X-EQ 2 is a formidable and powerful contender to be your new ‘go-to’ EQ plug-in.

X-EQ 2 is a highly configurable 24-band EQ plug-in, featuring unique anti-cramping algorithms for an unparalleled open and transparent sound. It’s the ultimate EQ toolkit, with 17 different EQ types and filter shapes. Each band is switchable between bell, shelf, low pass or high pass filter types, with both classic and customisable shapes available for each band. It features brand new spatial processing options, band soloing, and the classic X-EQ 'Parallel' mode for recreating the characteristic sound of old parallel passive EQ circuits.

Key Features

• 24-band fully parametric high quality digital EQ, featuring unique SSL anti-cramping algorithms
• DSP Optimisation makes X-EQ 2 super efficient and CPU light
• A total of 17 different filter types: 5 different cut filters, 9 bell shapes, shelving filters, a parallel mode, and custom filters
• Extensive control options including draggable EQ graph nodes, mouse wheel adjustment and numerical data entry
• Extremely low noise and low non-linear distortion filter algorithms resulting in the residual THD+N significantly lower than 24-bit quantisation noise
• Mid/Side and Left/Right spatial processing options
• Individual band solo and bypass
• Real-time FFT analysis display
• Inclusion of Phase & Step response graphs to show the effect of EQ processing