Favorite filter plugins

HBIII · 2023-10-14T14:53:44.750Z

Thanks for the recommendations so far everyone! I’m surprised so few keep popping up as everyone’s favorites. If I would have asked about eurorack filter modules I’d have about 100 different recommendations already lol.

I forgot about fabfilter volcano! I’ll probably pick that up and keep my eyes peeled for when the soundtoys bundle goes on sale to grab filterfreak.

Is filtershaper xl different from what is included in shaperbox?

holonology · 2023-10-14T15:03:03.021Z

Soundtoys Filterfreak & Ableton AutoFilter (using different modes for different models)

ThorntonForce · 2023-10-14T15:26:05.980Z

Oldie but a goodie:

Ohmforce Quad Frohmage - LOADS of parameters, modulations AND morph…

ohmforce.com

Quad Frohmage

Quad Frohmage is an encompassing VST/AU/AAX filter bank plugins for Mac and PC. Routes all kind of filters, digital, analog, ring modulator, moog like or comb, and modulate any parameter.

Edit!! Just noticed its now free on pc and MacOS, along with a clutch of their other legacy plugins which are superb - very generous - thanks Ohmforce! You do need to register for a free account first though.

Habit_Reform · 2023-10-14T15:29:55.213Z

Arturia Mini Filter. Really good for getting grooves going quickly.

tdmusic · 2023-10-14T15:35:04.331Z

Yeah hypnotic techno secret weapon! Love this one.

Otherwise I’m focussing on ableton devices for now so just using Auto Filter. You can do quite a lot with the different models and drive etc

wald · 2023-10-14T15:41:20.157Z

The Drop is excellent.
Unfortunately it is still not available for VST3/M1 Macs.

Side remark: it is interesting/unexpected that Cytomic and U-He (Uhbik) have emerged as among the most disappointing companies in that regard…

BassesAndPads · 2023-10-14T16:28:26.634Z

I am guessing you use the grid for deeper filter options in Bitwig? If you have any more info on this please share in the BW thread. I’m still pretty new to the software and don’t want to derail here, but I feel like I’m barely scratching the surface with the stock filter plugin (which btw, sounds great)

loopdude · 2023-10-14T16:34:25.863Z

wald:

Unfortunately it is still not available for VST3/M1 Macs

I’m using it on my M1 in studio one. Don’t know if it’s fully native though

Narti · 2023-10-14T16:46:45.303Z

Indeed! Hypnotic techno head here.
And yea, stock Auto filter is really good too, I especially like to set it in morph mode and use many lfo’s to control it.

abluesky · 2023-10-14T16:52:02.831Z

The Drop
Cytomic filter in VCV
Filter shaper XL → very good
Filterscape
Arturia MS20 filter

wald · 2023-10-14T17:13:36.066Z

It is not.

ReverseGroove · 2023-10-14T18:27:28.046Z

The Moog Moogerfooger MF-101S Lowpass Filter VST is basic, but one of my favorites.

infiniteposse · 2023-10-14T21:31:45.779Z

I forgot but UHe just released an updated version of Filterscape. I’m not sure anyone does filters better than them.

u-he.com

Filterscape: Sound mangling and filtering

abluesky · 2023-10-15T10:41:20.847Z

I’ve got it. It’s good. But for many applications, I’m using filter shaper xl. And frankly, if you’ve got Bitwig you can make almost any filter a filter shaper very easily.

ammanuel · 2023-10-15T10:59:19.634Z

so tempted to get this plug-in but wondering if using abeltons loo and envelop follower with filters and mapping approaches it…

Zelio · 2023-10-15T11:30:04.847Z

UVI Shade, sound design filter, incredibly fast and easy to modulate.

I know I can do the same in bitwig, and bitwig has replaced a lot of my vsts, but this one I still use it because I like it so much.

elektraursula · 2023-10-17T19:07:54.063Z

https://www.ohmforce.com/frohmager

Free Filterplugin by ohmforce

tdmusic · 2023-10-17T21:13:00.767Z

abluesky:

And frankly, if you’ve got Bitwig you can make almost any filter a filter shaper very easily.

And in Ableton 11 with Shaper too (though Bitwig is better at modulation in other regards too!)

lunatic · 2023-10-17T23:52:22.031Z

I’m a “Filter enthusiast” !

I’ve tried most software filters and a lot of analog hardware. I was looking for the vsts that are closest to the analog sound and after many years there are only two plugins for me :

Waldorf D-Pole
PSP Stomp Filter

I got the 2-Pole hardware and I regret selling it! (It is becoming overpriced for a relatively simple mono even if of a rare quality !)

abluesky · 2023-10-18T01:30:41.032Z

Wow - both I haven’t tried. Thanks!