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Description

In the world of vocal production, every breath counts—except when it interferes with your pristine track. Enter the Waves DeBreath, a revolutionary vocal processing plug-in designed to enhance your vocal takes by reducing unwanted breath sounds without sacrificing the natural essence of your recording. This intuitive tool smartly distinguishes between voice and breath components, giving you precise control to adjust or eliminate breaths as needed.

Perfect for music production, voiceovers, and multimedia projects, DeBreath offers a seamless workflow solution. It allows you to monitor either voice-only or breath-only tracks, providing an unparalleled level of control over your mix. If you find the breath removal too stark, add room tone to maintain the continuity of your recording. Whether you’re perfecting a solo track or mixing a full performance, DeBreath ensures that your vocals are always in focus, saving you time while maintaining quality.

Key Features:

  • Unique template-matching algorithm for breath detection
  • Voice-only or breath-only monitoring for precise control
  • Adjustable breath reduction with room tone addition
  • Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
  • Compatible with SoundGrid, MultiRack Native, and StudioRack Native
  • Ideal for music, voiceovers, and multimedia applications

Owner's manual

Waves DeBreath User Manual

Product specs

Software Type Vocal Processor
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 64-bit
Format AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 10.15.7 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Waves DeBreath plugin?

The Waves DeBreath plugin is designed to automatically detect and reduce breath sounds in vocal recordings, enhancing the clarity and professionalism of voiceovers and vocal tracks.

Is the Waves DeBreath plugin compatible with my DAW?

Waves DeBreath is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, and AU formats, making it versatile for use with popular software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live.

What are the system requirements for running Waves DeBreath on a Mac?

To run Waves DeBreath on a Mac, you need macOS 10.15.7 or later, an Intel Core i7 processor or higher (M1 support included), and a minimum of 8GB RAM.

Can Waves DeBreath be used on both Mac and PC?

Yes, Waves DeBreath is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, requiring macOS 10.15.7 or later or Windows 10 (21H2) or later, respectively.

How does Waves DeBreath improve vocal recordings?

Waves DeBreath automatically detects and reduces breath sounds in vocal tracks, resulting in a cleaner and more polished audio output, ideal for professional voiceovers and music production.

Waves Audio

Waves Audio

Eliminating Vocal Breaths with Waves DeBreath

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Eliminating Vocal Breaths with Waves DeBreath

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Waves Audio

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Waves DeBreath made easy: Tutorial, Walkthrough, and Demo

Audio for Content Creators

Audio for Content Creators

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How to adjust Waves DeBreath

Andrei Martinez Agras

Andrei Martinez Agras

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Should you remove all the breaths from a vocal? Featuring Waves DeBreath

Czar

Czar

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WAVES DEBREATH plugin test and review

RBA-PRODUCTION

RBA-PRODUCTION

Reviews

PROS

  • Offers clear separation and adjustable levels between speech and breathing

  • Highly effective for male narration with less pronounced breathing

  • Best DeBreath plugin available according to some users

  • Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve for Waves users

  • Complements well with other Waves plugins for comprehensive vocal processing

CONS

  • Inconsistent performance, may leave breaths in or cut off words unexpectedly

  • Not effective for all vocal types, struggles with pronounced or treble-heavy breaths

  • Misleading name; doesn't always remove breaths entirely

  • Can cause DAW lag, especially noted in Ableton

  • Requires experimentation and adjustment for optimal results

  • Ineffective for certain music genres like hip-hop

Critic Reviews

Waves: Tune & DeBreath plug-ins | Tape Op Magazine | Longform candid interviews with music producers and audio engineers covering mixing, mastering, recording and music production.

tapeop.com

Waves DeBreath impresses with its intelligent breath-removal capabilities, making it a must-have for background vocals and doubles. Unlike simple noise gates, it uses template-based matching to maintain natural vocal quality. The ability to fine-tune the breath threshold and gain reduction ensures precise control, while options like adding low-level white noise prevent track "holes." Though it might seem specialized, its effectiveness in decluttering vocal tracks is undeniable. Overall, Waves DeBreath is praised for its natural sound and ease of use, marking it as a positive addition to any vocal processing setup.

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