Velvet
$49.00

Smooth vocals, the smart way

A 3-in-1 sibilance tool for smoother vocals. Soften harshness and sibilance, dynamically shape tone, and remove distracting mouth noises and clicks – all in one easy-to-use plugin.

Velvet
De-ess, de-click, reshape, and revive

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.

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Intelligent de-essing - Miss the hiss

Intelligent de-essing - Miss the hiss

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 - Plain to polished

Dynamic tone shaping - Plain to polished

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 - Save that golden take

Intuitive De-Click - Save that golden take

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 - Soothe and smooth

Pro presets and more - Soothe and smooth

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.

Put Velvet to work

Learn how to use Velvet and how best to clean up your vocals.

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Introducing iZotope Velvet, your smart vocal de-esser

Introducing iZotope Velvet, your smart vocal de-esser

Discover Velvet, a smarter de-esser that splits sibilance and tonal audio for smoother, clearer vocals with easy-to-use tone shaping and de-clicking.

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Velvet
Velvet

Velvet

A smarter de-esser for smoother vocals. Easily soften harshness and sibilance, dynamically shape tone, and remove distracting mouth noises and clicks.

$49.00

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Velvet at a glance

Product type: Intelligent de-esser plugin
For use with: AAX, AU, and VST3 compatible DAWs (64-bit only)
Category: Vocal processing
Key features: Intelligent de-essing, dynamic tone shaping, De-Click for mouth clicks, pro presets — part of the Catalyst Series
User manual: Online Manual
Release notes: Release Notes

System Requirements

Minimum Supported OS versions

Mac: macOS Sonoma (14.7.x), macOS Sequoia (15.7.x), macOS Tahoe (26.1.x)
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

Velvet FAQ

What is iZotope Velvet

Velvet is an intelligent de-esser and vocal smoothing plugin designed to deliver high-fidelity results without the artifacts of traditional processors. It is part of the iZotope Catalyst Series, focusing on adaptive technology that reacts to your audio in real time.
Who is Velvet for?

Velvet is for any creator on their production journey who needs to manage harsh sibilance – "s" sounds. It is ideal for vocalists, podcasters, and engineers who want a transparent way to achieve a polished, professional vocal sound.
What does iZotope Velvet do?

Velvet acts as a vocal smoothing tool that identifies and reduces harsh frequencies like sibilance and mouth clicks. It uses adaptive technology to maintain the natural character of the performance while removing unwanted digital harshness.
How to use iZotope Velvet?

To use Velvet, insert it on your vocal track and adjust the threshold to target sibilance. You can then use the adaptive controls to smooth the performance and apply tonal shaping to ensure the vocal sits perfectly in the mix.

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