Velvet
Universal version latest seen at v2.2.0 · Reported by 7 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (3):
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Velvet is a smart de-esser plugin for Pro Tools and other DAWs, designed to smooth and clean vocal recordings. It uses intelligent sibilance detection to identify harsh frequencies automatically, dynamically shapes vocal tone across multiple bands, and removes clicks and pops with a dedicated de-click tool. The plugin is part of iZotope's Catalyst Series and is available in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionVelvet ships as a native Apple Silicon build from iZotope, and the search results confirm it is compatible with Apple Silicon Macs natively. Since this is an AAX plugin for Pro Tools, the update process depends on how you originally installed it. If you installed Velvet through iZotope's Product Portal or the vendor's installer, launch that application and check for updates — it will pull the latest native build automatically. Alternatively, visit the iZotope website (izotope.com/products/velvet) and download the current installer directly, which will serve the native version on Apple Silicon hardware. Note that Pro Tools itself must also be on a native build (version 2023.6 or later) for AAX plugins to run natively. Once both Velvet and Pro Tools are on their native builds, you will see noticeably lower CPU usage and better responsiveness during vocal processing.
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