Tame the Harshness: Analog Obsession LOADES De-esser
Excessive high-frequency harshness is a common challenge in mixing. Sibilant “esses” in vocals, irritating cymbal ringing, or the overall harshness of a mix can ruin the sound. The solution is a quality de-esser, and Analog Obsession offers LOADES – a plugin designed for delicate yet effective control over these problematic frequencies. LOADES combines smooth operation with impressive power to achieve the perfect balance.
A Versatile Tool for HF Control
While LOADES works great with vocals, its capabilities are broader. Use it to soften the harshness of the overall mix, smooth out the sharpness of hi-hats, cymbals, or as a creative tool to add warmth to any sound that needs to reduce aggression in the HF range. LOADES is your high-frequency “tamer,” capable of transforming bright and cold sounds into warmer and more pleasing to the ear.
Key Features:
- HR (Harshness Reduction): Sets the threshold (range 60 dB). Precise control for delicate or aggressive peak taming.
- REL (Release): Processing recovery time (1 ms – 500 ms). Settings from fast response to smooth processing.
- MIX: Mixing of unprocessed (DRY) and processed (PROCESSED) signals. Flexibility of parallel processing for a natural result.
- IN & OUT: Input/output level control (+/-30 dB). Precise level adjustment and gain staging.
- BAND: Switching the filter type between “shelf” and band. Allows focusing processing on a narrower range of problematic frequencies.
- SOFT: Activates soft and transparent processing mode. Ideal for subtle reduction of harshness, preserving the naturalness of the sound.
Flexibility and Compatibility
LOADES can be both delicately smooth and decisively powerful. Its intuitive controls make it a valuable addition for any sound engineer. Available in VST and AU formats, compatible with Windows (64-bit) and macOS.
Use Analog Obsession LOADES for a professional, balanced sound of your tracks.
