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System requirements
Before/After Velvet
iZotope Catalyst Series
10 Day Free Trial
System requirements
Before/After Velvet
iZotope Catalyst Series
Meet Velvet
A smarter de-esser for smoother vocals. Soften sibilance and dynamically shape tone with intelligently split Sibilance and Tonal channels. Instantly identify sibilant frequencies with Sibilance Learn, and precisely remove distracting mouth sounds, pops, and clicks with De-Click. It’s never been easier to refine, reshape, and revive vocals from raw to flawless.
De-ess, de-click, reshape, and revive
Packed with features to help you dial in your sound, Velvet makes it simple to take vocals from raw to flawless.
Soften sibilance and dynamically shape tone with intelligently split Sibilance and Tonal channels. Instantly identify sibilant frequencies with Sibilance Learn, and precisely remove distracting mouth sounds, pops, and clicks with De-Click.
Intelligent
de-essing
Transparently tackle those harsh, hissy sounds. Just hit Learn and watch Velvet automatically identify sibilant frequencies, setting up the 6-band dynamic EQ for you. And if you need any tweaks, easily adjust or add individual EQ nodes, scale with one knob, change filter types, and kiss those hisses goodbye.
Dynamic tone shaping
Shape your vocal signature by dynamically boosting and cutting, only in the right places. With independent Lift and Tame knobs, 8 target profiles, and frequency sliders for which parts of your target you want to mirror, dialing in your dream vocal has never been easier.
Intuitive De-Click
Clicks, pops, and other mouth sounds stealing the spotlight? Don’t worry, De-Click knows where they are and how to make them disappear. Just turn down the fader, watch the repair counter go up, and let your vocals take center stage as they were meant to sound.
Pro presets and more
Dive right in with 50 pro presets, then hit the Learn button to make them your own. Solo the Sibilance and Tonal channels, fine-tune the threshold to find the perfect split, and dial in settings without distraction.
Hear the difference with the global Delta button. And process in parallel with the mix fader.
Hear Velvet in action
Velvet isn’t just useful on solo vocals, it also shines on group vocals, dialogue, and even instruments and cymbals.
Group Vocals
Dialogue
Instrument
Cymbals
Put Velvet to work
Learn how to use Velvet and how best to clean up your vocals.
“I’ve never liked de-essers—until Velvet. It lets you dial in sibilance without wrecking the tone. Control the bite and the body separately. Clean, smooth, and actually musical. Game-changer.”
— Rob Denis, GRAMMY-winning engineer (Jellyroll, Carrie Underwood, Fisk Jubilee Singers)
“Velvet is an instant problem solver for vocals! It single-handedly replaced 3 separate plug-ins on my vocal bus, which saves time and also delay compensation. It’s like a final safety net for dynamic vocals that shift tonally section to section. I love it!”
— Dave Cerminara, Producer/Mixer (Father John Misty, Bartees Strange)
Part of the iZotope Catalyst Series
Explore the rest of the Catalyst Series, a line of purpose-built, easy-to-use plugins that help you quickly solve difficult mix problems, letting you stay in your creative flow.
Plasma
Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma’s Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing exactly where and when you need it, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to mixes and masters.
Aurora
Introducing Aurora: intelligent reverb for cleaner mixes. Aurora reacts to your audio to easily and dynamically unmask instruments and vocals, creating lush, three-dimensional space that won’t drown out your tracks
Cascadia
Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking.
System Requirements
Minimum Supported OS versions
Mac: macOS Ventura (13.6.x), macOS Sonoma (14.4.x), macOS Sequoia (15.0)
Compatible with Intel or Apple silicon M-series Macs (native & Rosetta)
Win: Windows 10 (22H2), Windows 11 (23H2)
Plugin Formats
AAX, AU, VST3. All plugins are 64-bit only. Note: VST2 format is no longer supported.
Plugin Hosts
Logic Pro 10.8–11, Pro Tools 2024, Ableton Live 12, Cubase 13, Nuendo 13, Studio One 6, REAPER 7, FL Studio 21, Reason 12.5, Maschine 2, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Audition CC 2024, Premiere Pro CC 2024
