McDSP DE555 Native
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What DE555 De-esser Native v7 Is For
DE555 De-esser Native v7 is a de-essing plugin designed to control sibilance and excessive high frequencies (overly aggressive "s", "ch", "t" sounds) on vocals, while preserving presence and intelligibility. It is also suitable for sources rich in high-frequency transients such as overheads, hi-hats, acoustic guitars, or certain dialogue recordings when high frequencies become intrusive. Its goal: to achieve a cleaner, more balanced, and professional sound without giving the impression of audible or "muffled" processing.
Main Features
De-essing technology designed to remain transparent
Thanks to an advanced processing approach combined with look-ahead technology, DE555 anticipates sibilance peaks to apply a more consistent and natural reduction. This is particularly useful when vocal dynamics vary greatly: whispers, stronger choruses, very close-miked vocals, or heterogeneous recordings.
Key filter: precise targeting of sibilance and behavior control
DE555 emphasizes precise control through its key filter focus and de-essing settings. You can concentrate detection on the exact area where sibilance occurs to avoid unnecessarily removing air, brightness, or harmonic detail. This approach facilitates more musical de-essing, especially on already well-balanced vocals where correction is desired without degradation.
Visualization and quick adjustments in mix context
The plugin includes real-time metering and a key filter response graph. These tools speed up workflow: you immediately see what triggers the reduction and how the filter reacts. Ideal for saving time when mixing long vocal sessions (verses/choruses, doubles, choirs) or when maintaining consistency across multiple tracks.
Production-oriented processing options
DE555 offers a HF only (high frequencies only) option, useful when you want to affect the high-frequency energy without impacting the rest of the spectrum. Double precision processing ensures high audio quality, while low latency makes it comfortable for both mixing and recording. Finally, mono and stereo versions allow adapting the plugin to your source and DAW routing.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software |
| Downloadable | Yes |
| Mac | OS X 10.13.x (High Sierra), 10.14.x (Mojave), 10.15.x (Catalina), 11.x (Big Sur), 12.x (Monterey), 13.x (Ventura), 14.x (Sonoma) |
| Windows | Windows 10 |
| Sample rate | up to 96 kHz |
| Dedicated controls | key filter focus and de-essing settings |
Questions frequently asked
Is the McDSP DE555 Native compatible with macOS and Windows?
The announced compatibility includes macOS from 10.13 High Sierra up to 14 Sonoma, as well as Windows 10. The plugin is downloadable and supports sample rates up to 96 kHz.
How to precisely target sibilance in a vocal?
The key filter focus allows detection to concentrate on the frequency band where harsh 's', 'ch', or 't' sounds occur. A filter response graph shows its action, while real-time metering visualizes reduction triggers. This approach prevents unnecessary reduction of vocal air and harmonics.
Can the DE555 Native process overheads and hi-hats?
The HF only mode acts solely on high frequencies, allowing control over excessive energy from overheads, hi-hats, or acoustic guitars.
What is the purpose of look-ahead on this de-esser?
Look-ahead technology anticipates sibilance peaks to apply smoother reduction. It is suitable for vocal takes with large level differences between whispers and choruses.
Is there a mono and stereo version of the plugin?
Both mono and stereo versions are available to adapt processing to the session's routing. Double-precision processing and low latency are also specified in the features.
