h3>Resonant Analog Filter
Experience fat analog sweeps, pounding filter rhythms, and a big hardware sound. The dual version amplifies the analog vibe. Are you into smooth, silky filter sweeps or gritty, resonant squelches? A great filter quickly adds character to a track, and FilterFreak does it all.
It offers funky envelope follower sounds like the classic Mutron and wide resonant LFO sweeps similar to the Sherman Filterbank. You can also get timeless wah - wah tones and campy sci - fi sample - and - hold effects. Whether you control it manually or sync to tempo for rhythmic effects, FilterFreak delivers the warm, fat, resonant tones you love. Soundtoys added exclusive features for endless filter effect creation.
Analog Sound
FilterFreak precisely recreates classic analog resonant filter sounds. Twist the frequency knob for smooth retro synth sweeps. Increase resonance for an edge or push it into self - oscillation. When driven hard, it breaks up in a pleasing, hardware - like way. There are seven analog saturation styles from warm distortion to pumping compression, packing lots of analog magic in a digital package.
Rhythm and Groove
Besides knob - tweaking, FilterFreak has rhythm and groove tools for automatic track motion. Enable Rhythm Mode and flip the MIDI switch for auto - wah effects synced to your DAW. Choose simple note values, pick from pre - made rhythms, or design your own with the Rhythm Editor. Use the Groove knob to add swing or shuffle. Select Envelope or ADSR modes to trigger the filter with incoming audio and transform your tracks.
Double Your Pleasure
FilterFreak includes two plug - ins: FilterFreak 1 for a single filter and FilterFreak 2 for more power. It has two analog filters that can be used in series or parallel. Combining them with deep modulation options gives a wide range of moving sounds.
Features
- Capture classic resonant filter sounds with more control
- Enhance guitar, bass, drums, synths, and vocals
- Choose one or two filters in series or parallel
- Select various filter modes with 2 to 8 poles
- Add resonant sweeps or wah - wah tones
- Create funky effects like auto - wah and sample - and - hold
- Use 7 analog saturation styles for a grungy feel
- Build complex rhythmic filter sequences
- Design your own LFO shapes
Using FilterFreak is a breeze. First, if you just want a simple single - filter effect, load up FilterFreak 1. For more advanced and powerful effects, use FilterFreak 2. When adjusting the sound, twist the frequency knob to get those smooth retro synth sweeps. If you want some edge, crank up the resonance. You can even push it into self - oscillation for a unique sound. There are seven different analog saturation styles, so play around with them to find the one that suits your track best. For rhythmic effects, turn on Rhythm Mode and flip the MIDI switch to sync with your DAW. You can choose simple note values, pick from pre - made rhythms, or use the Rhythm Editor to create your own patterns. Then, use the Groove knob to add a bit of swing or shuffle to make it fit your tune. When using the Envelope or ADSR modes, the filter will trigger with incoming audio, adding a dynamic feel to your tracks. As for maintenance, since it's a digital plugin, there's not much to do. Just make sure to keep your software up - to - date to enjoy all the features and bug fixes. Also, don't overload your system with too many plugins running at once, as it might affect the performance of FilterFreak.
