2Rule Filter: Creative Filter for Unique Sound
Open up new horizons in sound design with the 2Rule Filter plugin by 2Rule. This plugin is not just a filter, but a powerful tool for shaping and transforming audio, inspired by the classic Moog-type character. It offers rich modulation possibilities and unique functionality that allows you to add unexpected and interesting elements to your music.
Key Filtering and Modulation Features
2Rule Filter provides the classic filter types that any producer needs:
- High Pass filters
- Low Pass filters
- Band Pass filters
The key feature is its self-resonant nature, which allows you to create rich and expressive timbres. You can control the filter cutoff frequency in a variety of ways, giving you full control over the sound dynamics:
- Manually, for fine-tuning.
- With a tempo-synchronized LFO (low-frequency oscillator), ideal for creating rhythmic movements and pulsations.
- Envelope Follower, which allows the filter frequency to respond to the dynamics of the input signal.
In addition to filtering, the plugin includes a Bit Crusher function that can reduce the bit depth of sound from 16 bits to 1 bit, adding digital artifacting and Lo-fi character. The Mix knob allows you to precisely balance the ratio of clean (Dry) and processed (Wet) signals (filtered and bit-colored).
Innovative Scrambler Functionality
One of the most original features of 2Rule Filter is the Scrambler function. This tool allows you to divide a single musical measure into different time intervals and play them in random order, while applying filter processing. This opens the door to experimental sound design and the creation of unpredictable rhythmic patterns.
The Scrambler function has several additional parameters for even more flexibility, all synchronized to the tempo:
- Scrambler Offset: Allows you to shift the start of playback of generated audio clips.
- Silence Insertion (Random): Inserts random pauses between segments, adding an element of surprise.
- Reverse Playing: Plays randomly generated audio clips in reverse.
These features make Scrambler the perfect tool for creating glitchy effects, unusual transitions, or just getting inspired for new ideas.
Additional Features and Conveniences
2Rule Filter is designed with user convenience and creative freedom in mind:
- Sensitivity: Allows you to customize how smoothly or abruptly the filter cutoff frequency changes during modulation, giving you precise control over the filter’s behavior.
- Randomization: A button for creating random combinations of parameters, which is a great way to quickly explore the plugin’s capabilities and find unexpected sounds. Tempo-synchronized filter type randomization is also available.
- Presets: Includes 16 ready-made presets that serve as a great starting point for your experiments or can be used directly in your projects.
- Automatic Saving: All plug-in settings are automatically saved with your project in the DAW.
- ByPass button: For quick comparison of processed and unprocessed signals.
With its flexible filtering capabilities, diverse modulation options, and innovative Scrambler functionality, 2Rule Filter is a valuable addition to the arsenal of any musician, sound designer, or producer looking to add a unique character and experimental sound to their tracks.
