TB Sibalance

Taming sharp “s” sounds without turning down the whole vocal is the job TB Sibalance is made for: it is a music-processing plugin used on vocal tracks and other sibilant recordings. It targets the piercing consonants that can stand out in a mix, leaving the rest of the sound more present than broad volume reduction would. By our assessment, that focused role makes it a useful, specialized tool rather than an all-purpose vocal processor. The trade-off is that too much de-essing can make speech sound dull or lispy, so the amount needs to be adjusted by ear for each track.