Summary

FilterFreak is a digital audio plugin that emulates classic analog resonant filters with rich character and versatility. Featuring single and dual filter configurations, it delivers a wide range of filter effects from smooth synth sweeps to funky auto-wah and rhythmic patterns.

Features

• Emulates seven styles of analog filter saturation from warm to gritty distortion
• Provides highpass, lowpass, bandpass and band reject filter modes with 2 to 8 poles
• Two plug-ins included: FilterFreak 1 (single filter) and FilterFreak 2 (dual filter in series or parallel)
• Rhythm Mode with MIDI sync to DAW tempo for auto-wah and rhythmic filter effects
• Rhythm Editor to create custom rhythmic filter sequences and Groove knob for swing/shuffle
• Envelope and ADSR modes to trigger filter modulation from incoming audio
• Shape Editor for designing custom LFO shapes

Sound Character and Usage

FilterFreak faithfully recreates the tonal qualities of classic analog resonant filters, including the ability to push filters into self-oscillation and saturation for dynamic, gritty textures. It suits reshaping drums, fattening bass, adding funk to guitars, sweeping synths, and producing creative vocal effects. The plugin is valued for adding both subtle warmth and extreme filter modulation effects.

Compatibility and Technical Details

• Version: 5.5
• Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.15+ and Windows 10+ (not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines)
• Plugin formats: AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU), 64-bit only
• Sample rates: 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Requires internet connection for activation
• Compatible hosts include Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig

Manual

Download User Manual (PDF)