Since macOS is strict, you may need to allow the installer in System Settings > Privacy & Security .
If you don’t have one, go to iLok.com. This is how the trial is managed. (It’s free and takes 2 minutes).
| Plugin | Price | Best for | |--------|-------|----------| | (Caelum Audio) | Free | Simple transient‑aware gate | | Goyo (by Supertone) | Free (limited) | AI voice isolation | | Waves NS1 | ~$30 on sale | Broad noise reduction | | ReaGate (Reaper) | Free (with Reaper) | Standard gate (needs fine‑tuning) | | Bertom Denoiser | Free / donationware | Spectral noise reduction | Black Salt Audio Silencer for Mac Free Download
Maintains the natural resonance and ghost notes of the drum.
Drastically reduces or removes hi-hats and cymbals from other mics. Since macOS is strict, you may need to
is the industry standard for general‑purpose gating and expansion. It offers five meticulously tuned, program‑dependent algorithms, along with full control over attack, release, hold, and range. However, it lacks Silencer’s specialized drum‑bleed algorithm and comes at a significantly higher price point.
The user interface features a real-time waveform display to see exactly which frequencies are being attenuated. (It’s free and takes 2 minutes)
Audio recorded in less-than-ideal environments—whether it’s a home studio with computer fan noise, a podcast recorded in a reverberant room, or field recordings with wind interference—often requires significant cleanup. Black Salt Audio Silencer addresses this by utilizing intelligent algorithms to distinguish between the desired signal (voice or instruments) and unwanted noise.
MacOS 10.11 or higher (fully compatible with recent macOS versions like Ventura and Sonoma). Architecture: Intel and Apple Silicon Native (M1/M2/M3).