Pricing and availability
We compare 600+ stores and found this item at 3 stores. Prices updated .
Store
Reviews
Price
* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.
Description
Unleash your creativity with the FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin, a must-have tool for both budding and seasoned music producers. Designed to transform your audio landscapes, this filter plugin offers an unparalleled level of precision and flexibility. At the heart of the Volcano 2 are its four multi-mode filters, each capable of emulating classic analog warmth or delivering cutting-edge modern effects. Whether you're crafting subtle tonal shifts or extreme sound modulations, the Volcano 2 is equipped to handle it all.
The user interface is intuitive and visually engaging, allowing for seamless navigation and real-time modulation visualization. Dive into the rich modulation possibilities with the drag-and-drop modulation matrix, enabling you to create complex and evolving sound textures effortlessly. The FabFilter Volcano 2 is not just about functionality; it’s about empowering you to push the boundaries of your sound design.
Key Features:
- Four state-of-the-art multi-mode filters
- Intuitive drag-and-drop modulation system
- Real-time modulation visualization
- Extensive range of filter types, including low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and more
- Advanced CPU optimization for efficient performance
- Comprehensive MIDI Learn and automation support
- Fully resizable, retina interface for an enhanced visual experience
- Support for VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and AudioSuite formats
Product specs
| Plugin Format | AU, VST |
Videos
Sonic Academy
How To Use Volcano 2 by Fab Filter - Intro and Filters
How To Use Volcano 2 by Fab Filter - Intro and Filters
Sonic Academy
FabFilter Volcano 2.0 - Preview
FabFilter
3 Crazy Filter Sound Design Tricks – FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Tutorial
Warp Academy
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin.
Features and functionality
-
The Raw filter type in FabFilter Volcano 2 can introduce extreme distortion and self-oscillation when the Peak value is increased significantly.
Source -
The plugin's saturation effect is more pronounced at input levels around -6dB, potentially mimicking tape saturation, especially with non-Clean filter types.
Source -
Adjusting the In and Out knobs in FabFilter Volcano 2 can significantly alter the sound, offering diverse tonal possibilities beyond basic filtering.
Source -
Volcano 2's presets are highly praised for their quality and can serve as a strong starting point for creating complex effects.
Source
Use cases and applications
User experience
-
Users report that analog-emulating filter models in Volcano 2 tend to break up and saturate noticeably when input levels exceed -12dB, influencing the plugin's sound character.
Source -
Owners frequently express high satisfaction, ranking Volcano 2 among their favorite software tools alongside Serum and Ableton Live Suite.
Source
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 36 Ratings
428
FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin
FabFilter Volcano has proven to be one of the few plug-ins that offer convincing high quality digital filtering with unique analog character. With tons of features, modulation options and a unique user interface, Volcano 2 is the absolute top of its class!
194
A must-have standard for rising filter effects
My favorite filter sets the standard for many types of rising filter effects. A must have!
Artist usage
Add artist
Deadmau5 opens an instance of Volcano and comments on difficulties he's having with it: "Yeah, THAT guy. I just want a slope from here to there, I don't wanna come back down. I mean, I understand why it DOES come back down... but if you have a saw waveform, you're gonna have a jump in that somewhere." (1:20:50)
At 1:22:07, we get a larger view of the plugin itself, and the word "VOLCANO" can faintly be seen in the upper left of the shot.
In a livestream on April 7, 2020, titled "Making a 'Reanimation' themed song LIVE," Mike Shinoda uses the FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin. The session is available on the Shinoda Livestreams YouTube channel.
In a Twitch stream, Headhunterz demonstrates using the FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin to create plucky sounds for his lead tracks.
at 25:39 you can see his list of fabfilter plugins
.jpeg?v=1780961692)
In an article by Soundonsound, it is noted that The Weeknd uses the FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin to achieve modulation effects in his music production.
During a Twitch stream titled "63/365: in the studio with Fred again.." hosted by plaqueboymax, Fred is seen using the plugin and/or has it in his library.
Sean Tyas is seen using the FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin at 22:45 in this video of him working on his remix of the track "DNA" by W&W.
My favorite plug-ins are FabFilter Pro-Q, Saturn, and Volcano 2. I love the fact that I can look at a spectrum analyzer that's built in - I can carve it out while I'm looking at it. It's amazing!
at 14:38 you can see his list of fabfilter plugins.
Listed among the plugins used for this March 19, 2015 Splice project made for the 2015 SXSW Showcase.
.jpg)
Album Usage
The FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.
Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use FabFilter Volcano 2 Filter Plugin, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
More FabFilter Filter Plugins
$49.00 - $55.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$29.00 - $35.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$139.00 - $149.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$120.00 - $149.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$90.60 - $99.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$59.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$0.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$54.00 - $55.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$0.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
-m.webp?v=1781071716)
$109.00 - $129.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$29.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$149.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$0.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$0.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$0.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$0.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$17.40 - $19.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$49.00 - $99.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$10.00 - $50.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$33.00 - $34.99
in Filter Plugins Rank
$29.99
in Filter Plugins Rank
$49.00 - $99.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$96.00 - $99.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
$29.00 - $79.00
in Filter Plugins Rank
Community setups
Similar
Most Popular Filter Plugins
Most Popular Brands
-
Added to Equipboard on by
equipboardGear IQ 4934
-