Analog Obsession LOADES v1.0 VST VST3 AU WiN MAC [FREE]

Analog Obsession LOADES is a free de-esser plugin for controlling vocal sibilance and softening harsh high frequencies. It suits home producers who need to tame sharp consonants, take the edge off cymbals, or make a bright mix sound warmer without simply turning down the treble.

The threshold control offers a 60 dB range for setting when processing begins. Release times run from 1 to 500 ms, letting you choose between fast recovery and more relaxed gain reduction. A MIX knob blends the dry and processed signals, making it easier to keep some of the original brightness while reducing distracting peaks.

LOADES also includes BAND mode, which switches the processing from a shelf to a band response, plus a SOFT option for gentler, more transparent results. Clean input and output controls each provide ±30 dB of adjustment for managing levels before and after processing.

For Windows setups, LOADES v1.0 comes in VST and VST3 formats, making it an option for compatible hosts such as FL Studio and Ableton Live.