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Filter M12
Filter M12
Favorite Developer - Best Audio and MIDI Software - KVR Audio Readers' Choice Awards 2025
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Operating System Latest Version
 1.8.1.6566 
System Requirements
Win 8.1+ PC: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
 1.8.1.6566 
System Requirements
10.13+: 4 GB RAM; 2 GHz CPU.
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
License & Installation Method
Code for redemption on other website or application
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Filter M12

Filter M12 is a full-featured recreation of the multi-mode filter found in Oberheim 's iconic Matrix-12, kitted out with awesome updates that make this plugin one of the most powerful, performable sound-shaping tools around.

Combining intuitive, gorgeous-sounding modelled analog filter tone control with programmable modulation envelopes, a detailed mod matrix, and bonus random and mod Osc parameters, Filter M12 is set to become your go-to choice for creative frequency control. Create anything from smooth sweeps to rhythmic motion, all the way to full-blown, randomized glitch meltdowns: this plugin can handle it all.

In 1984, audio and electronics legend Tom Oberheim developed a groundbreaking subtractive, analog polyphonic synthesizer; a brave move when the digital synth revolution was taking the industry by storm. Standing the test of time, his brainchild instrument is now considered a classic, and Arturia's emulated version takes pride of place in V Collection. One of the main reasons it turned heads in the 80s was its audacity, the sheer power of its signal routing options, and its multi-mode filter.

The original synthesizer's filter employed a single filter per voice, but provides no fewer than 15 different filter modes. This included Low Pass and three High Pass modes, two Band Pass modes, a Notch filter, and a Phase Shift mode. It also included another 4 modes, combining 1-Pole Low Pass filters with other modes. This unique selection of filter options is largely responsible for the immense power and scope of the fabled Matrix sound.

Main Features:

  • Virtual recreation of the Matrix 12 multimode filter.
  • 2 instances of the Matrix 12 filter within one plugin instance.
  • 15 distinct filter modes available per filter instance.
  • Cutoff frequency, resonance, pan and out volume controls for each instance.
  • Master cutoff control for controlling both instances' cutoff at once.
  • 4 audio routing configurations.
  • Global dry / Wet and output filter controls.
  • Random values generator.
  • Can be synchronized with DAW's clock.
  • 3 advanced multi-segments envelopes.
  • 2 modes: loop or triggered by audio.
  • Synchronized with DAW's clock.
  • Can be used as LFOs, step sequencer or envelopes.
  • Predefined presets.
  • Modulation oscillator.
  • Audio range modulation source for parameters frequency modulation.
  • 5 Waveforms.
  • Modulation matrix.
  • Envelope, random generator and mod oscillator as sources.
  • 8 assignable destinations slots with 22 reachable parameters.
  • 40 presets from top sound designers.
  • State-of-the-art TAE analog modeling.
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