| 1.Q:
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"When
should the SideChain be in BandPass mode?" |
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In general, the BandPass filter is
used to isolate one type of 'ess'. The BandPass filter 'looks'
at a narrow range of frequencies. The 'ess' sound in "Sweat"
carries most of it's energy around the 6kHz mark (male voice).
In "Sugar" most energy lies around the 4kHz
mark (also male voice). Use the BandPass filter if you only
want to reduce one 'ess' and not the other.
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| 2.Q: |
"When
should the SideChain be in HighPass mode?" |
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If you have several different types
of 'ess' noises you wish to reduce, the HighPass filter is recommended.
DeEsser responds better in HighPass mode when applied to, for
example, a vocal track containing a variety of 'ess' frequencies
and vocal inconsistencies. NOTE: the HighPass filter increases
the chance of compressing other high frequency sounds such as
strings and high pitched instruments.
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| 3.
Q: |
"Why
can the audio be either Wideband or Split, and how do I choose?" |
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Most compressors containing a sidechain
component can be used as de-essers. However, they require an
external equalizer to select the frequency range for reducing.
Such compressors have Wideband audio passing thru them and thus
compress all frequencies equally.
This is the most traditional approach for purist or vocal-only
applications. For powerful 'esses' and the more modern vocal
styles, splitting the audio into 2 pieces is more effective
and results in fewer side effects on frequencies outside the
'ess' range. If you must de-ess a mixed track of instruments
and vocals, the Split method is nearly essential.
Choose the Split mode for the most accurate and strong
de-essing and for mixed tracks.
Choose Wideband mode for gentle voice-track-only de-essing
and when you do not want to have a crossover in the processing
path.
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| 4.
Q: |
"Why
would I want to monitor the SideChain?" |
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Only to make it easier to adjust
the Freq. You can "dial in" the best Freq value by
simply monitoring the SideChain. Simply listen to the sound
as you adjust the Freq until you believe that you are hearing
what you want to de-ess and as little as possible of the remaining
signal (that is, not too much of the voice itself).
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| 5
Q: |
"Is
it possible to over DeEss?" |
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Absolutely! If your singer starts
sounding as if you have removed their two front teeth, then
the Threshold is too low! Adjusting the amount of de-essing
is subjective - just listen and use your judgement. When the
voice sounds more natural and the 'esses' are not overpowering,
that is enough!
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