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Description

If you’re diving into the world of sound design, the SoundToys FilterFreak is your essential toolkit for crafting vibrant and dynamic textures. This resonant analog filter plugin is a must-have for musicians and producers seeking that authentic analog warmth and character. Whether you're after smooth, silky sweeps or gritty, resonant squelches, FilterFreak delivers with precision and flair.

With its dual-filter architecture, you can experiment with single-filter simplicity or double up for complex, layered soundscapes. FilterFreak offers a versatile palette, from funky envelope followers to out-of-this-world sample-and-hold effects. Its rhythmic prowess shines with tools that sync perfectly to your DAW, letting you create auto-wah effects or intricate rhythmic patterns that groove with your tracks.

Dial in just the right vibe with the Groove knob, add swing to your beats, or explore a wide range of saturation styles to infuse your music with analog magic. Whether you're reshaping drums, fattening bass lines, or adding character to vocals, FilterFreak is a powerful and intuitive plugin that transforms your productions with rich, analog tones.

Key Features:

  • Authentic recreation of classic resonant filters with modern flexibility
  • Dual-filter setup for series or parallel use
  • Highpass, lowpass, bandpass, and band-reject modes with 2 to 8 poles
  • Wide range of effects: auto-wah, envelope follower, sample-and-hold
  • Seven analog saturation styles for subtle warmth or crunchy distortion
  • Rhythm Editor for creating intricate filter sequences
  • Custom LFO shapes using the Shape Editor
  • Compatible with macOS and Windows, supporting major DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, and Ableton Live

Product specs

Software Type Resonant Filters
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 32-bit, 64-bit
Format AAX Native, VST, AU, AudioSuite
Authorization Type iLok Account
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel processor
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel compatible processor
OS Requirements - Mac OS X 10.10 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 7 SP1 or later

FAQs

What types of filter modes does SoundToys FilterFreak offer?

SoundToys FilterFreak provides highpass, lowpass, bandpass, and band reject filter modes, allowing you to customize your sound with 2 to 8 poles for each mode.

Can SoundToys FilterFreak create rhythmic filter sequences?

Yes, SoundToys FilterFreak includes a Rhythm Editor that lets you construct intricate rhythmic filter sequences, adding dynamic movement to your tracks.

Is SoundToys FilterFreak compatible with my DAW?

SoundToys FilterFreak is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native, VST, AU, and AudioSuite formats, making it versatile for most production environments.

What are the hardware requirements for using SoundToys FilterFreak on a PC?

To run SoundToys FilterFreak on a PC, you need an Intel-compatible processor and Windows 7 SP1 or later.

Does SoundToys FilterFreak offer analog saturation styles?

Yes, SoundToys FilterFreak features 7 different analog saturation styles to add warmth and character to your sound.

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Give Your Virtual Instruments Some Real Grunt With Soundtoys Filterfreak

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SoundToys: FilterFreak Synth Bass Enhancer Tip

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FilterFreak - Remix Sweeps

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Production Tricks: FilterFreak

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7 Filtering with FilterFreak

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FilterFreak - Mono-to-Stereo Modulation

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FilterFreak - Bass Processing: Synth Bass Edge

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Soundtoys FilterFreak I and II: Essential Basics and Quick Tutorial Walkthrough

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Creating Movement w/ Soundtoys FilterFreak

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about SoundToys FilterFreak.

Features and functionality

  • FilterFreak offers 6 modulation modes, including a unique Step mode and envelope followers, enriching creative possibilities beyond basic filter plugins.

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  • FilterFreak 1 contains a single filter, whereas FilterFreak 2 includes two filters that can operate in serial or parallel modes.

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Comparisons

  • While FilterFreak adds quick saturation and subtle movement, for advanced filtering, users often prefer FabFilter Volcano for its precision.

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  • For those seeking a plugin that can rival The Drop in analog modeling, FilterFreak is often seen as less competitive in terms of clean and digital filtering.

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Value and pricing

  • Significant price reductions are available during sales events and bundle purchases, making it more affordable than the standalone $150 price.

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Use cases and applications

  • Particularly effective for quick applications where analog-feeling sweeps and saturation are desired, rather than requiring precise filtering control.

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  • Some users find FilterFreak volatile, with a narrow margin between desirable effects and unwanted sound distortion, particularly when using two filters simultaneously.

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  • While praised for creative filtering in genres like wonky bass music, FilterFreak may introduce challenging resonances that require careful sound sculpting.

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  • FilterFreak's rhythmic modulation feature is frequently used for creative filtering, especially on synths, enhancing musical textures with built-in rhythmic movement.

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  • Some users utilize FilterFreak's signal threshold trigger for precise EQ tasks, such as selectively cutting highs or lows, functioning similarly to a targeted noise gate.

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User experience

  • FilterFreak is noted for its versatility in experimental sound design, particularly in creating unique rhythmic effects and unconventional filtering for genres requiring creative audio manipulation.

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freezeetch

love SoundToys stuff.

Haven't had much time with this yet, but I love SoundToys stuff.

R

nice filter with great automation options

great fun and intuitive filter plugin. Have only just scratched the surface but already I'm getting some great results!

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See how Mike Shinoda uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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In a livestream titled "4.5.20 - Quick CoronaJam!" on YouTube, Mike Shinoda uses the SoundToys FilterFreak plugin.

See how Jack Antonoff uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Jack Antonoff

Singer, Guitarist

Bleachers

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"Antonoff’s favourite outboard reverb is the spring in his Roland Chorus Echo. Plug-in-wise, he tends to use the Waves Renaissance Reverb and Valhalla’s Plate, SoundToys’ EchoBoy for delay and, for more extreme effects, SoundToys’ FilterFreak, PanMan and Crystallizer granular delay".

See how Junkie XL uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Junkie XL

Composer, Music Producer

Tiësto vs. Junkie XL

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In this video at 25:52 can see SoundToys FilterFreak

See how Justin Timberlake uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Justin Timberlake

Keyboardist, Guitarist

All Star Tribute

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for the backing vocals on "SexyBack", as stated by mix engineer Jimmy Douglass in this July 2007 Sound on Sound interview.

Backing vocals: MXR flanger, Digidesign Impact, Sound Toys Filter Freak, Celemony Melodyne, Waves Q10, Metaflanger and Renaissance Reverb, Pultec EQ

"The backing vocals are all Justin. I'd say it's about 12 tracks, three-part harmony. I'm sure I used the MXR flanger on this as well, and also the Impact plug-in, which is supposed to simulate the SSL board compressor. I wanted to really hit it hard, with an attack-y kind of sound that releases really quickly. I also used the Filter Freak plug-in, which is great, and Melodyne, Metaflanger, the Waves Q10 EQ, the Pultec EQP1A and the Rverb [Renaissance Reverb] plug-ins. Rverb is not a great reverb, but I like it, because it's low-grade. The weird backing vox effects are a combination of things, and I have no idea how I did what."

See how James Valentine uses SoundToys FilterFreak

James Valentine

Guitarist

Maroon 5

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Verified via Guitarplayer

In this article, James says: Clever use of plug-ins such as FilterFreak can make a guitar fit the mix.

See how Vitalic uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Vitalic

Music Producer

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In this youtube video at 6:23 Vitalic talking about used soundtoys plugins.

See how A. G. Cook uses SoundToys FilterFreak

A. G. Cook

Keyboardist, Music Producer

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In the video, we can see A. G. Cook using the SoundToys FilterFreak plugin.

See how Fox Stevenson uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Fox Stevenson

Music Producer

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at 15:35 you can see his list of soundtoys plugins.

See how Nathan Fake uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Nathan Fake

Music Producer

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In my live set, I use the Sound Toys Filter Freak, but I don’t think I really used it on the album.

See how Jonas Blue uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Jonas Blue

Music Producer

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Jonas Blue is using this Plugin at 15:23

See how seeB uses SoundToys FilterFreak

seeB

Music Producer, DJ

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Seeb used this plugin as a filter in their production of 'I Took a Pill In Ibiza' remix. The plugin is seen at 3:35.

See how Lenno uses SoundToys FilterFreak

Lenno

Music Producer

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This Snapshot was taken from 13/02/2021 Twitch Stream (https://www.twitch.tv/helloimlenno), proving that Lenno is using this Plugin.

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