Chamfer De-Esser plugin

Name: Chamfer De-Esser
Brand: Vitric
SKU: chamfer
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock

Soften harsh S sounds as the vocal level changes.

Plugin for Mac & Windows.
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A de-esser plugin for harsh sibilance that changes with the vocal level. Learn a phrase, set Amount and cap the reduction with Range. Audition what is removed and see where each ess is detected.

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Chamfer De-Esser 0.2.0 licensed interface working on a 105 bpm mix: the analyzer drawn to 20 kHz, the detection band shaded from 3.00 to 7.00 kHz with the RIDE line across it, the ess strip beneath the frequency axis, and AMOUNT at 130.00 percent, RANGE at 3.00 dB, SPEED at 0.00 percent and OUTPUT at 0.00 dB along the deck with the Surgical style lit — InterfaceView full size

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IN MOTION

Chamfer, running.

IN YOUR SESSION

Set the band. Let the threshold follow.

A vocal changes level between words and sections. Chamfer’s Relative threshold follows the performance instead of staying at one fixed level. Play a representative phrase and press LEARN to place the band, calibrate the threshold and suggest an Amount. Then set how softly the esses should sit and how much reduction Range allows. The RIDE line shows the operating threshold, while the event strip lets you inspect detected esses. Compare the full phrase and the Removed signal as you adjust.

3styles: Smooth, Split, Surgical

191samples in Precise; zero in Live

24source-named starting points

0–150%Amount control

A CLOSER LOOK

Inside Chamfer.

Chamfer De-Esser 0.2.0, licensed, working on a 105 bpm mix: the analyzer trace drawn to 20 kHz, the detection band shaded between its two edge grips from 3.00 to 7.00 kHz, and the RIDE line drawn across the band above the trace

The ride line

See the detector’s operating threshold across the band. In Relative mode it follows the program level; detection also considers the characteristics of each event.

Chamfer with the detection band selected by a pointer gesture: the LOW EDGE field reading 3000 Hz and the HIGH EDGE field reading 7000 Hz open above the band's two grips, with the A, B and A to B snapshot chips and the LICENSED chip along the header

Type the band edges

Click the band to expose LOW EDGE and HIGH EDGE. Type exact frequencies, drag either edge, or move the whole band while keeping its width.

Chamfer's inspect card open over the analyzer, headed ESS 8.61 s and LINKED MODEL, reading 2.6 dB commanded, 100% conf and 6580 Hz, with the event's pre and post spectra drawn beneath on a 1k to 10k axis and the centroid marked by a dashed line

Inspect a detected ess

Click an event to see its time, commanded depth, confidence and center frequency. Available Precise spectra are shown as a LINKED MODEL; Live and unlinked spectra are not measured.

All features & controls

Relative threshold that follows the program level, plus an Absolute threshold mode
LEARN analyzes recent input to place the band, calibrate the relative threshold and suggest Amount
AMOUNT 0–150% moves the target balance; RANGE 0–24 dB caps requested reduction
Three styles: Smooth, Split and Surgical
The RIDE line shows the detector’s operating threshold
Input and output spectrum displays use latency-aligned audio taps
Clickable ess strip with commanded depth, confidence and event timing
Available event spectra are labeled LINKED MODEL; Live and unlinked channel spectra are not measured
Precise mode reports 191 samples of plugin latency, about 4 ms at 48 kHz
Live mode reports zero plugin latency; Surgical uses the Split path in Live
Listen modes: Band, Voice and Removed; mouse hold is momentary, keyboard 1/2/3 latch
Stereo, Mid Focus and Sides processing
LINK biases per-channel depth in Precise Stereo operation with Split or Surgical
SPEED adjusts overall response; separate Attack and Release trims live in the drawer
A/B parameter snapshots persist with the DAW session
24 factory starting points covering vocals, speech, stacks, cymbals, strings, buses and live use, plus presets you save yourself
Windows 10+ 64-bit: VST3 and AAX. macOS Intel and Apple Silicon: AU, VST3 and AAX

Precise or Live

Precise reports 191 samples, about 4 ms at 48 kHz. Live reports zero plugin latency and uses Split when Surgical is selected.

Smooth, Split, Surgical

Choose a gradual high-frequency contour, a more uniform band reduction or per-bin spectral shaping in Precise. Use Amount and Range to control how far the treatment goes.

Band, Voice, Removed

Listen to the detection band, the input outside it or the difference signal. Mouse hold gives a momentary audition; 1, 2 and 3 latch the modes.

Choose the controls for the job

What you want to change	Controls to reach for
How softly the esses sit	AMOUNT moves the target balance; RANGE caps the requested reduction.
Where detection listens	LEARN places the band from recent input. Drag the edges or type exact frequencies, then audition Band.
How the threshold responds	Relative follows the performance; Absolute uses a fixed level.
The shape of the reduction	Smooth uses a gradual contour, Split treats the band more uniformly, and Surgical varies the spectral reduction in Precise.
Monitoring latency	Live reports zero plugin latency. Surgical runs as Split in this mode.
Which part of a stereo source is treated	Stereo processes both channels, Mid Focus treats the center component, and Sides treats the stereo difference.

Put it to work.

Lead vocals

Learn a phrase with several esses, then set Amount and Range. The Relative threshold follows the vocal level; check both quieter lines and louder passages in the mix.

Backing vocals and stacks

Compare Smooth and Split on a vocal group. Use Mid Focus or Sides when the problem belongs to one part of the stereo image.

Dialogue and voice-over

Position the band around the troublesome consonants and keep Range restrained. Use Removed to check whether you are changing more of the words than you intended.

Hats, overheads and acoustic guitar

Start with Hi-Hat Tamer, Cymbal Wash or Acoustic Sparkle. Adjust the band and reduction for the recording rather than treating the preset as a finished setting.

THE DETAILS

Fits your setup.

Threshold: Relative, level-tracked · Absolute
Styles: Smooth · Split · Surgical; Surgical uses Split in Live
Reduction: Amount 0–150% · Range 0–24 dB
Events: Clickable ess strip · commanded depth · available linked spectrum model
Stereo: Stereo · Mid Focus · Sides
Link: Per-channel depth bias in Precise Stereo with Split or Surgical
Listen: Band · Voice · Removed
Starting points: 24, named for sources; save your own
Latency: Precise: 191 samples, about 4 ms at 48 kHz. Live: 0.
Formats: VST3 and AAX on macOS and Windows · AU on macOS
Platforms: Windows 10+ (64-bit) · macOS 10.15+ Intel / 11+ Apple Silicon
Made in: USA
Windows: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit. VST3, AAX, Standalone.
macOS: macOS 10.15 or later on Intel; macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon. AU, VST3, AAX.
Hosts: A 64-bit host supporting your platform’s plugin format. Your DAW may require a newer operating system.

Use it in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, REAPER, Bitwig Studio, and other compatible hosts.

Find the right format for your DAW

Questions about Chamfer.

What happens when the singer gets louder?

In Relative mode, the threshold follows the program level and learned calibration rather than staying at one fixed dBFS value. Set Amount and Range for the vocal and check both quiet and loud passages. Absolute mode is available when you want a fixed threshold.

How do I avoid over-de-essing?

Keep the detection band focused on the troublesome sounds, lower Amount or Range when articulation suffers, and compare the Removed signal with the whole phrase. The reduction safeguards do not guarantee the right result for every source or setting.

What latency does it add?

Precise reports 191 samples, approximately 3.98 ms at 48 kHz. Live reports zero plugin latency, with Surgical running as Split. Your interface, buffer and other plugins still contribute to monitoring delay.

Does it work on sources other than vocals?

The factory library includes starting points for hi-hats, cymbals, acoustic guitar and buses as well as vocals and speech. Adjust the band, style, Amount and Range to the recording.

What does the event card show?

The card shows detected-event timing, commanded depth, confidence and center frequency. When available, its spectrum is a linked reduction model, not a separately recorded per-channel before/after measurement. Live, unlinked and expired captures can show a spectrum-unavailable message.

Which formats and platforms?

VST3 and AAX on Windows 10 or later, 64-bit. AU, VST3 and AAX on macOS, with Intel and Apple Silicon support. Choose the format your DAW loads and check Downloads for current installers.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every released Vitric plugin has a free 3 day trial with every feature available during the trial window. Trials need a live internet connection; the plugin checks in every few minutes. Purchased perpetual licenses work offline. Get the installer from the downloads page and request your machine-bound trial license on the trial page. At the signed expiry the plugin’s output goes silent until you install a purchased license or a valid subscription grant. The plugin can still load, so projects and saved settings are not deleted.

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