Hypnus Records - Slink Filter VST3/AU

[HOTF]

Slink Filter is an automated filter bank that creates anything from extreme spectral stereo morphing to soft tonal variations. Inspired by the movement of water, Slink Filter is animated by an algorithm that sends ripples through the amplitudes of up to 32 bandpass filters. These filters are divided into the left and right audio channels, at fixed frequency points, creating a unique, mono-compatible, morphing stereo effect.

Some fo you like myself may be familiar and own the Max for live version of slink filter.Here's what's new : In addition to being available for any AU- or VST3-compatible software, Slink now includes several new key features.

Analog-style filter mode

Choose between 32, 16, 8 or 4 filter bands

Individual band gain adjustments

Internal modulation now extends to virtually every parameter

New modulation sources: Envelope, Sequencer and Follower

The Slink engine and filter models have been optimised by renowned DSP mathematician Geraint Luff from Signalsmith Audio.

https://hypnusrecords.com/vst/p/slink

[El°HYM]

Such a great company; also a neat Label if you are into deep, dubby techno kind of stuff.

[morphex]

Dang, those are some juicy sounding filters! Very nice!!

[HOTF]

Dang, those are some juicy sounding filters! Very nice!!

Yeah I own the Max for live version and it sounds awesome - like nothing else really. Thats just the same thing but on steroids.

[kraster]

Great dev.

I wonder if there's any crossgrade from the m4l version.

I have the m4l bundle. Slink Filter is fantastic. It has a lovely "chewy" character.

Slink Midi is also fantastic. An LFO based sequencer.

[tlvid]

Great dev.

I wonder if there's any crossgrade from the m4l version.

I have the m4l bundle. Slink Filter is fantastic. It has a lovely "chewy" character.

Slink Midi is also fantastic. An LFO based sequencer.

I saw a comment from them on YT that there is, and I've emailed them to request it. No way I'm paying even the intro price tbh so hopefully it's a good offer as the product is excellent.

[legendCNCD]

Dang, those are some juicy sounding filters! Very nice!!

Yeah I own the Max for live version and it sounds awesome - like nothing else really. Thats just the same thing but on steroids.

Yep, also the M4L version was quite heavy, which is why we've only used it once, but this is news!

[legendCNCD]

But wait, am I blind - there is no talk about if the upgrade is free of paid for already bought M4L version users?

[aMUSEd]

Great dev.

I wonder if there's any crossgrade from the m4l version.

I have the m4l bundle. Slink Filter is fantastic. It has a lovely "chewy" character.

Slink Midi is also fantastic. An LFO based sequencer.

I saw a comment from them on YT that there is, and I've emailed them to request it. No way I'm paying even the intro price tbh so hopefully it's a good offer as the product is excellent.

Keep us posted - this is interesting

[kraster]

The only comment I could find was the dev saying to get in touch regarding a crossgrade.

It's pretty pricey as it is with the discount.

[noiseresearch]

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[HOTF]

I got an email - it’s extra 20 euros off intro price

[enteogenisk]

Hello everyone, this is Michel, founder of Hypnus and creator of Slink. I'll do my best to answer any questions you may have.

Is there a crossgrade offer?

Yes, if you email me with your order number, I'll give you another €20 off the current early access offer. info at hypnusrecords.com

The M4L unit was heavy on my CPU. Is this lighter?

Yes, it is generally lighter than the M4L version. At extreme settings, it can be similar, but typically not. We worked with DSP mathematician Geraint Luff, who improved on our best efforts by 2-3x.

Is it a one-trick pony?

Yes, in the same way a plate reverb or phaser is, for example. However, I see it more as a matter of whether I like the sound, need the utility and if it fits my workflow. It can be used subtly for movement and width, or pushed for dramatic filtering and timbral reshaping.

Thanks for creating the thread!

[Funky40]

Yes, if you email me with your order number, I'll give you another €20 off the current early access offer. info at hypnusrecords.com

ahh, so that mail with another $20 off, that´s only valid as a crossgrade ?

i bought it. I find it overpriced to be honest. But ok, it sitts within where my things would live......no risk, no chances......


Buut: after some first usage:
i was quite a bit surprised. it´s too simple for my taste.( i have a 2 decades long HW Modularsynth backround)

What i find it should have is:
- modulations for the modulator. Means:
- add a polarising VCA to the first, main, modulator (LFO)
- add another layer of modulation going into that VCAs CV input -> modulating the index of the first modulator vs. its destination.

- same could even be doubled. Would mean:
- running three levels of modulation
- different setups possible. switchable destinations would be nice here.

- there are also some tricks thinkable vs. all that.
- to make it quickly manually jammable


As is, is it for my useages too simple. But i really liked that sound demo in that video posted above. Not saying anybody would need to have a more complex setup. That´s NOT what i´m saying. And i´ve only used it so far within a very narrow usecase scenario

[enteogenisk]

Thanks for the feedback Funky40! Yes, the €20 discount is indeed a crossgrade offer for M4L owners. Apologies if that wasn't clear initially.