SW: apulSoft releases splitS - An elegant way to handle sibilances on vocal tracks

apulSoft is excited to introduce splitS, a new audio plugin designed to handle sibilances (the sharp "s" sounds) on vocal tracks. It was developed in close collaboration with Swiss mixer Thomas "Mister T." Gloor, who based it on his own manual technique.

While de-essers and dynamic EQs can be very useful, they are rarely sufficient for effectively managing sibilance in vocal recordings.

Producers and engineers alike commonly find themselves spending long hours manually editing these problematic sounds. While often unavoidable, this method is very time-consuming and diverts attention from what really matters.

splitS is here to give you your time back!

splitS is not a de-esser, but rather a straightforward mixer that allows you to balance sibilances, and separate a vocal track between sibilance and non-sibilance in a split of a second. The signal is left absolutely intact if no volume change is applied, as the cut between sibilance and non-sibilance is made on the full range signal.

No compression, no EQ, no crossover.

Main Features:

Advanced Sibilance Detection: Uses brightness, level, and pitch to accurately detect sibilance.
Signal Splitting: Splits the signal into two full range components: sibilance and non- sibilance, allowing for precise editing directly on the audio track.
Linear Gain Control: Provides gain control over both components, enabling fine-tuned adjustments.
Signal Integrity: Preserves 100% signal integrity if no gain change is applied.
Waveform Display: Features a scrolling waveform display that shows splitting and level changes in real-time.
Coming soon: SoundFlow scripts package to automate the use of splitS in Pro Tools on macOS.
Supported plugin formats: AAX/AudioUnits/VST3 64bit on macOS and Windows.
Free Trial: Offers a 10-day demo for users to explore the plugin’s capabilities.
Affordable Pricing: Available for $59, with an introductory price of $49 (until Nov 22nd, 2024), splitS is an accessible option for anyone looking to improve their vocal recordings.

splitS is available now for purchase and download on the apulSoft website. For more information and to take advantage of the introductory pricing, visit https://apulsoft.ch