Filterbank

Description

Overview

Filterbank by Rave Generation Plugins is an advanced analog-style dual-filter FX plugin meticulously engineered for producers, sound designers, and live performers. By combining two independent State Variable Filters (SVF) with diode-pair feedback and capacitor discharge modeling, it delivers an authentic analog character that breathes life into digital signals across lowpass, bandpass, and highpass modes.

The plugin offers immense routing flexibility, allowing users to configure filters in parallel, serial, or any blend in between via a continuous control. To ensure musicality, a 12-position Harmonics selector can lock the second filter to specific musical intervals relative to the first. With integrated multi-stage distortion and a comprehensive modulation matrix, Filterbank transforms static sounds into dynamic, evolving sonic textures.

Designed for high-fidelity production, Filterbank utilizes 4x oversampling with anti-aliasing to maintain pristine audio quality even during extreme resonance or high-frequency sweeps. From subtle saturation to aggressive harmonic shaping, it provides the professional tools necessary for modern electronic music production.

Key Details

• Dual Analog-Modeled SVF Filters: Features diode-pair feedback and capacitor discharge modeling for authentic hardware warmth.
• Flexible Routing: Continuous blend control to morph between parallel and serial filter configurations.
• Harmonics Selector: 12-position lock for Filter 2 to maintain musical intervals relative to Filter 1, or “Free” mode for independent control.
• Four Distortion Modes: Choose between Clean, Warm, Crunch, and Edge for everything from subtle saturation to aggressive harmonic content.
• Advanced Modulation Matrix: Includes a tempo-syncable LFO (sine/sawtooth), full ADSR envelope, AR envelope, and an envelope follower.
• Precision Pitch Tracking: Dynamically adjusts filter frequencies based on the input signal for a more musical response.
• Frequency Modulation (FM): Integrated FM control for creating complex timbral changes and sideband generation.
• Thermal Drift Simulation: Recreates the organic “breathing” quality and subtle instability of real analog hardware.
• High-Resolution Processing: 4x oversampling with anti-aliasing to prevent digital artifacts at high resonance.
• Full MIDI Integration: Dedicated note triggers for envelopes, gate control, and MIDI Learn for seamless DAW automation.

Use Cases

Creative Sound Design: Use the FM control and modulation matrix to create evolving pads, aggressive bass growls, or complex rhythmic textures.

Live Performance: Leverage the full MIDI integration and dedicated note triggers to manipulate filter cutoffs and envelopes in real-time during a set.

Harmonic Shaping: Utilize the Harmonics selector to create musically tuned filter peaks, adding depth and resonance to synth leads or percussion.

Analog Saturation: Apply the “Warm” or “Crunch” distortion modes to digital sources to add harmonic weight and grit without losing signal clarity.

Installation

Filterbank is a virtual software plugin. After purchase, download the installer for your respective operating system. Run the installer and select your preferred plugin format (VST-3 or AU). Once installed, scan your plugin folder within your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to initialize the plugin. Ensure your system meets the minimum RAM and disk space requirements for optimal performance.

Compatibility

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10, macOS 10.13+
• RAM: 4 GB
• Disk Space: 200 GB
• Plugin Formats: VST-3, AU
• Architecture: 64-bit