SPL De-Esser
SPL De-Esser is a VST3 audio plugin for digital audio workstations that reduces sibilance (harsh "s" and "sh" sounds) in vocal recordings and other sources. It is part of the SPL product line, which has been manufacturing audio processing equipment and software since 1984. The De-Esser plugin provides the same transparent, professional-grade sibilance control found in SPL's hardware units, used by recording engineers, mix engineers and mastering professionals worldwide. It is distributed as part of the SPL Bundle and through Plugin Alliance, a collective of professional audio plugin vendors.
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1 suggestionSPL De-Esser is a VST3 plugin component, not a standalone application, and is updated through Plugin Alliance's installer rather than as a separate download. The search results confirm that SPL plugins, including the De-Esser Collection, have been shipping with native Apple Silicon support since at least May 2024 (version 1.15.1). To get the native Apple Silicon build of SPL De-Esser, use the Plugin Alliance Installation Manager, which is the official update channel for all Plugin Alliance–distributed plugins. Visit plugin-alliance.com, log in to your account, download and run the Plugin Alliance Installation Manager, and use it to update or reinstall the SPL Bundle or the individual De-Esser plugin. The manager will automatically serve the native arm64 build on Apple Silicon Macs. If you do not have an existing Plugin Alliance account, you can register at plugin-alliance.com and download the manager from there. After the native build is installed in your DAW's plugin folder, your existing presets and settings will be preserved.
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