Lindell Audio 902 De-esser v1.0.0 [Mac / Win]-TRAZOR

Lindell Audio 902 De-esser is an audio effect for reducing vocal sibilance and taming sharp high frequencies in instruments. Inspired by the classic dbx 902 hardware, it suits home producers and mixing engineers who want straightforward control over harsh vocals, bright cymbals and cutting guitars.

Instead of relying on a fixed threshold, the plugin compares the selected high-frequency content with the rest of the signal. This lets its processing follow changing recording levels, helping keep de-essing consistent between softer phrases and louder sections. The main setup is simple: choose the target frequency and set how much gain reduction you want.

Additional controls let you refine the result without complicating the workflow. Use Mix to blend the treated audio with the original, or add a gentle high-frequency lift with Air when de-essing leaves a track sounding too dark. The Listen function lets you audition the sidechain and gain reduction separately, while the graphical display provides visual feedback on the processing. It is a practical choice for focused sibilance control and broader harshness reduction during mixing.