iZotope Velvet Explained

Are you getting tired of dealing with those harsh sibilances in your vocal tracks? If so, iZotope's Velvet is the answer. In this iZotope Velvet video course from production guru Eli Krantzberg, you'll learn everything you need to know about getting smooth, clean vocals in no time with this smart de-esser, as well as some other useful tips and tricks in the process. Say goodbye to those nasty sibilances and clicks for good! These iZotope Velvet videos are designed for new Velvet users.

Videos

• What Is Velvet? (03:31) - Get an overview of what Velvet is and does and how it works.

• Detecting & Controlling Sibilance (05:53) - Discover how the sibilance detection controls work and how the dynamic EQ bands are set to deal with the sibilant component of the signal.

• Tonal Channel Controls (05:51) - Hear how the spectral-shaping Lift and Tame controls are used to dynamically enhance or reduce specific parts of the frequency spectrum to more closely align with the selected target profile.

• Mouth De-Click Controls (04:37) - Discover how this simple but powerful module is used to detect and reduce mouth noises like tongue clicks and lip smacks.

• Other Use Cases (06:04) - Hear Velvet in action enhancing hi-hats on drum overheads and controlling guitar picking finger noise and squeaks.