Welcome to the world of analog warmth and rich character with the FilterGrizzly 2 plugin from CFA-Sound! This VST effect is a real find for musicians, sound engineers, and producers who want to add a unique vintage flair and tube saturation, combined with classic filtering, to their tracks.
FilterGrizzly 2 doesn’t just cut or pass frequencies – it fills the sound with life, texture, and that elusive “analog magic” that can transform an ordinary signal into something truly special. Designed with attention to detail, this plugin imitates the behavior of classic analog equipment, offering rich timbre and expressiveness.
The Heart of the Plugin: Tube Drive and Analog Filter
Tube Drive – Source of Character
Before the signal reaches the filter, it passes through a specially designed tube preamp. This drive unit adds pleasant saturation, harmonic enrichment, and warmth to the signal, characteristic of tube circuits. You can adjust the drive level, from light coloring to a rich “roar,” giving your sounds individuality and density.
Analog Filter – Classic Flexibility
After the drive section, the signal goes to the analog-modeled filter. FilterGrizzly 2 is equipped with two types of filters:
- 4-pole Lowpass Filter: Ideal for shaping tone, removing high-frequency “harshness,” and creating soft, rounded sounds. Its 4-pole characteristic provides a steep cut, useful for precise control over the upper part of the spectrum.
- 2-pole Highpass Filter: Helps clean the signal from unwanted low frequencies, remove hum or boominess, giving the sound clarity and focus. Its 2-pole characteristic provides a gentler cut, which can be useful for less aggressive low-end shaping.
A feature of the filter is a passive feedback circuit, which allows you to achieve the same characteristic resonant sound familiar from classic synthesizers and filters. This adds liveliness and interactivity to the filter, allowing you to create expressive effects.
Technical Features and Ease of Use
FilterGrizzly 2 not only sounds great but also offers a number of technical solutions that make working with it pleasant and effective:
- 2x Oversampling and Anti-Aliasing: Ensures high-quality signal processing, minimizing digital artifacts and maintaining sound purity even at extreme settings.
- MIDI CC Support: Allows you to automate the filter and drive parameters using MIDI controllers, opening up wide possibilities for creating dynamic effects and live performances.
- New graphical interface: The updated design makes working with the plugin intuitive and visually appealing. 2 different skins are available so you can choose the one you like best.
Thanks to its flexibility, FilterGrizzly 2 can be used in a wide variety of musical genres and for processing different instruments – from synthesizers and bass guitars to vocals and drums. It is great for saturation, tone shaping, creating filtered transitions, automating resonance, and adding overall analog character to your mixes.
If you are looking for a filter that not only performs a function but also adds soul and unique coloration to the sound, FilterGrizzly 2 from CFA-Sound is definitely worth your attention. Try it and feel the difference that real analog warmth can make!
It is available in VST format and is compatible with the Windows operating system (32-bit). Download FilterGrizzly 2 and start experimenting with sound today!
