Soundtoys FilterFreak 5 – Analog-Style Filter & Modulation Plug-in
Soundtoys FilterFreak 5 is a versatile analog-modeled filter plug-in that brings classic hardware-style filtering to your DAW, with the flexibility and control of modern modulation tools. From smooth sweeps and pumping rhythmic filter patterns to wild resonant growls and modulated textures, FilterFreak 5 gives you powerful tools for shaping tone, adding movement, and designing standout effects.
Featuring two modes—FilterFreak 1 for single-filter effects, and FilterFreak 2 for dual-filter creativity—you can choose from a range of vintage low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filters. The extensive modulation section allows tempo-synced LFOs, envelopes, step sequences, and MIDI control for building dynamic, animated effects across instruments, vocals, or entire mixes.
Now in version 5.5, FilterFreak offers native support for Apple Silicon, a fully resizable interface, and compatibility with the Soundtoys Effect Rack, making it an essential filter and motion tool for any producer or sound designer.
Key Features:
- Analog-style low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filters
- FilterFreak 1: single filter, FilterFreak 2: dual filter setup
- Tempo-synced LFOs, envelope followers, and step sequencer modulation
- Vintage filter tones modeled after classic hardware units
- Drive control adds analog-style saturation and grit
- Sync to DAW tempo or modulate freely for experimental effects
- Fully resizable GUI for flexible workspace setup
- Native Apple Silicon support (M1, M2, M3)
- VST3, AU, and AAX compatible
- Works standalone or as part of the Soundtoys Effect Rack
System Requirements:
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
- macOS: 10.12 or later (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
- Windows: 7 or later (64-bit)
- DAW: Compatible with all major 64-bit hosts
- iLok account required (dongle optional)
Perfect For:
- Producers creating movement and sweep effects in electronic music
- Mix engineers adding analog filter tones to tracks or mixes
- Sound designers building evolving and rhythmic textures
- Anyone needing synced modulation and dynamic filter control
Soundtoys FilterFreak 5 goes beyond standard filtering—it’s a modulation powerhouse that brings analog feel and extreme flexibility into your sound design and mixing workflow.