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kyodeejay · Post by **kyodeejay** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:46 am

I'm looking for a filter plugin VST3 for PC / Mac, free or cheap (< $50), with at least several filter modes, including few drastic ones (48 dB). I prefer those which have a good company behind to support it in the future.

I know about Tone2 Bifilter, but it doesn't support VST3, do you know another alternatives?

Erik_Lucas · Post by **Erik_Lucas** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:18 pm

Maybe something from Kilohearts? For filters I use their Slice EQ and modulate the frequency bands with their Snap Heap plugin host. Very effective and easy to use... and less than $50!

imrae · Post by **imrae** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:21 pm

Toneboosters DualVCF seems a good fit at 19EUR

muki · Post by **muki** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:23 pm

if an EQ is ok:

DDMF IIEQPro
https://ddmf.eu/iieqpro-equalizer-plugin/

sinkmusic · Post by **sinkmusic** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:49 pm

ToneBoosters DualVCF, AudioDamage Filterstation2... as well as Inear Display's Regressif, Hy-Filter4 and D16 Devastor.

ToneBooster and Audio Damage will be the more feature complete.
Regressif is only a single multimode filter, but you can mix the various kind of filters (HP/LP/BP).
Hy-Filter4 has a lot of features, but might not give you "accurate analog emulations" if that's what you're after.
Devastor has a rather unique structure, but can give interesting results.

https://www.ineardisplay.com/plugins/cruelle/
https://hy-plugins.com/product/hy-filter4/
https://www.audiodamage.com/products/ad ... erstation2
https://d16.pl/devastor2

mabian · Post by **mabian** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:59 pm

I would also take a look at both CableGuys Filtershapers. There are also Zero Delay Feedback filters in there.
And... consider Filterscape from u-he, it's fairly soon having a - free for registered users - significant upgrade.

EDIT: sorry u-he is over your budget.

- Mario

Plugintester · Post by **Plugintester** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 2:41 pm

DDMF has some special eqs with fair prices.
UVI Shades - they have several sales within
a year

Hidenori · Post by **Hidenori** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 2:55 pm

How about this? It's a free filter.
https://bedroomproducersblog.com/free-v ... ty-filter/

Features

High-pass filter (20 Hz – 20 kHz);

Low-pass filter (20 Hz – 20 kHz);

Adjustable slope (12, 24, 36, or 48 dB/octave);

Tube distortion;

Mix (0 – 100%);

Output volume (±12 dB).
Tech Specs

Available for Windows & macOS;

32-bit & 64-bit compatible;

VST2/VST3/AU/AAX plugin formats.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:07 pm

TAL-Filter

Although it doesn't meet your "drastic" filter slope requirement, if that's important for you.

Erik_Lucas · Post by **Erik_Lucas** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:10 pm

mabian wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:59 pm And... consider Filterscape from u-he, it's fairly soon having a - free for registered users - significant upgrade.

Is u-he really updating filterscape? Where can I find such information?

mabian · Post by **mabian** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:17 pm

Erik_Lucas wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:10 pm
mabian wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:59 pm And... consider Filterscape from u-he, it's fairly soon having a - free for registered users - significant upgrade.
Is u-he really updating filterscape? Where can I find such information?

Don't remember the thread here, but now that mfm is done next ones are uhbik and filterscape.

onerob · Post by **onerob** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:36 pm

https://thewavewarden.com/filterforce ($50 version for all the filter types)

https://fkfx.fr/download/ (with nag screen, pay €59 to remove)

ElevatedBeing · Post by **ElevatedBeing** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:36 pm

Erik_Lucas wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:10 pm
mabian wrote: Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:59 pm And... consider Filterscape from u-he, it's fairly soon having a - free for registered users - significant upgrade.
Is u-he really updating filterscape? Where can I find such information?

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mabian · Post by **mabian** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:52 pm

... And...viewtopic.php?p=8508182#p8508182

kyodeejay · Post by **kyodeejay** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:10 pm

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm reading and demoing them.

Toneboosters DualVCF seems quite promising, however I had the mistake to test it after Fabfilter Micro and Simplon, so it sounded quite weak

I need to test it again.

DDMF IIEQPro isn't exactly what I'm looking for. I didn't test the demo, but I think you cannot automate bands or resonance - and I'm very interested in that!

CableGuys Filtershapers seems very nice! I'm going to try its demo now. It's a bit out of my budget, but I think if I like it I'll wait to get it on sale.

Tal filter is free, well, I lose nothing for testing it, but I was looking for a soup of filters inside a single plugin to swap between them, it this seems quite limited.

BPB Dirty Filter: Excellent on paper. I need to know how it sounds now! Thank you!

UVI Shades: Same price as Fabfilter Volcano... and I love it, so it depends it's price when it's on sale. But seems good!

FKFX Obvious Filter: I tested it yesterday, but I wasn't convinced.

Filter Force: Very very interesting, thanks!

I think I have enough to test. If I don't find nothing that suit my taste I'll wait to black friday to purchase Volcano/Uvi Shade or Filtershapers, while I'm using the BPB Dirty Filter or Tal Filter. Thanks to everyone!!

I dislike Filterscape: too knoby for me

Looking for a filter plugin