De-ssing????

[tonyA]

I agree with Grinder. A parametric eq, normally present on today's mixer, may be a cheaper alternative to 31 band EQ box

 

[grinder]

I agree with Grinder. A parametric eq, normally present on today's mixer, may be a cheaper alternative to 31 band EQ box

Or even better, a good quality outboard parametric. With a parametric eq, you can adjust the band width, which achieves the goal with the least amount of negative effects, compared to a graphic eq.

 

[Calwood]

Thanks all for the help. Maybe it was that I wasn't applying the correct attack and release. I'll give it another shot,..or two,..or three,............
The eq I'm using is an Alesis M-EQ. I dont have any parametric EQ's. Will be getting soon I hope.
Thanks for helpin' me try and figure this out. Much appreciated.

Take 'er easy,...
Calwood

 

[Dyson Steel]

Bypass switch?

You don't have it in bypass do you? Not doubting that you have checked every thing over but just thought I'd ask.

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[Calwood]

ha ha ha ha. Yeah man,..got the bypass switch covered,..ha ha ha ha
oh man,.........thats killer.


But,..on the other hand,....ya know how many times I've found that it was something easily overlooked such as that?

Thanks for the input.

Take 'er easy,...
Calwood

 

[MrGrooves]

Using the sidechain/compressor method should be prefered as the attenuation will ONLY take place during the "SSS". Using an EQ will be a permanent move, sometimes it works but while minimizing the "SSS" you will be also taking a great deal of other important frecuency stuff, such as the brillance in a vocal track. Just take your time to experiment Calwood... you'll get there for sure

 

[Han]

A de-esser is a compressor that works on a specific frequency.

If you plug an EQ into the side chain of a decent compressor (a decent EQ will help also), it will work exactly like the de-esser works.

And it will work just great.