IQ-Series DeEsser

The Best DeEsser Thanks to Voice Recognition

99,90  incl. VAT

The HOFA IQ-Series DeEsser is the best tool for editing harsh sibilance in vocals or in an entire mix. The specialised and very natural sounding voice recognition makes the IQ-Series DeEsser easy to use and very intuitive.

HOFA IQ-Series DeEsser – DeEssing in its most natural form and a BUS mode that is second to none.

The integrated voice recognition algorithm can control sibilants in a very transparent and effective way.
The vocal sound remains natural and authentic, even with heavy processing.

The groundbreaking BUS mode can control a selectable frequency range with extraordinary precision.
This makes the IQ-Series DeEsser a game changer for mixing and mastering.

Features V1.0.5:

  • custom-made voice recognition by HOFA for precise attenuation of unpleasant sibilance
  • 4 Modes for different applications:
    • WIDE – the standard for successful vocal de-essing
    • DARK – perfect for bright vocals
    • PEAK – hissing and resonating sibilance are history
    • BUS – ideal for mix groups, mastering, stems and unbalanced vocal- & instrument sounds

Feedbacks

“I have tested your DeEsser extensively and would like to give you great praise!
I have been doing studio work for a long time and I am absolutely stoked about this tool! I have been searching for a long time and have not found anything that is so easy to use and works so efficiently. I record digitally, but with the help of the HOFA DeEsser, I can achieve a sound that comes very close to the old warmth.”

Jürgen Herrmann
Musician, Songwriter

I Love how easy it is to get really good and transparent results with the Hofa IQ-Series DeEsser. Really smooth for vocals. Also love how it handles Guitars Squeaks from acoustic guitars as well as a subtle DeEsser on the Master Bus. A winner and a new go-to DeEsser!

Peter Mansson
Audio Engineer (Bonnie Tylor, Blue, Lykke Li, How I Met Your Mother)

Professional Audio

The IQ-Series DeEsser processes “parselmouths” so efficiently and unobtrusively – it’s almost a miracle.

Professional Audio

Professional Audio

… With the IQ-Series DeEsser, HOFA is joining the ranks of manufacturers that came up with a real technical innovation in 2015. (…) an extremely powerful tool that is easy to use …

Editors Choice 2015 – Professional Audio

I probably spent cumulative years while trying all sorts of de-esser plugins and painstakingly tweaking them.
IQ-Series DeEsser: basically a one knob (threshold) formula which does the trick in no-time. And the best part: No “sss'” are turning into “fff’s”. Bring on the sibilant vocals now!!
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Eldad Guetta
Audio Engineer
Credits: Chrissie Hynde, Robbie Robertson, George Lucas, Gary Rydstrom, Zack Snyder, Damien Chazelle
London, UK

You clearly have the best de-esser on the market and I had no choice but to purchase it. I’ve tested all others and it’s clear your de-esser gives me the ability to get the most natural results quickly. Thank you.

Cleon Richardson
song writer/ arranger/ producer/ recording and mixing engineer/ choir director and teacher
Trinidad and Tobago

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Formats: VST3, AU, AAX

Operating System: macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later

HOFA plugins are continuously tested on the following DAWs:
Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools, Bitwig, Cockos Reaper, Image Line FL Studio, Magix Samplitude/Sequoia, Presonus Studio One, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo/Wavelab

You have two licenses available. These are managed via the HOFA Plugins Manager, where they can also be deactivated and transferred to other computers.

It is also possible to activate and use HOFA plugins offline. Licenses on USB sticks can be used alongside USB licenses from other plugin manufacturers without any issues.

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IQ-Series DeEsser
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