Obvious Filter: Transform Sound into Rhythmic Magic
Obvious Filter by FKFX is not just a filter, but a powerful tool for creating rhythmic sequences and transforming sound. This plugin turns any incoming signal into a captivating sequence using its unique morphing filter sequencer, offering a multitude of modulation options for limitless creativity.
Forget static effects. Obvious Filter breathes life into your tracks, allowing you to create complex, evolving filtered patterns that perfectly sync with the tempo of your project. It’s the perfect choice for electronic music, experimental soundscapes, or simply adding unexpected groove to any instrument or sample.
High-Quality Filters and Morphing
At the heart of Obvious Filter are 10 resonant filters, expertly modeled by Laurent De Soras. These filters emulate well-known analog circuits, providing unprecedented quality of response and depth of sound. You’ll find classic types such as:
- LP4 / LP2 (Low-Pass Filter)
- BP4 / BP2 (Band-Pass Filter)
- HP4 / HP2 (High-Pass Filter)
- N4 / N2 / N2X (Notch Filter)
- PEAK (Peak Filter)
And also the envelope filter (ENV). Combining these high-quality filters with the morphing function allows you to smoothly transition between different filtering settings over time, creating dynamic and moving sound textures.
Powerful Morphing Sequencer and Editor
The heart of Obvious Filter is its innovative Morphing Sequencer. It allows you to define how filter parameters change step-by-step or smoothly morph between specified points. The Morphing Editor gives you full control over this process with various editing modes:
- Editor Point Mode
- Editor Select Modes
The editor offers a wide range of tools for quick creation and manipulation of morphing curves:
- Drawing Pencils, Square & Line
- Powerful Snap Modes
- Easy Morph Points Editor
- Smooth
- Normalize
- Flip Vertical & Horizontal
- Double & Mirror
- Roll Points Left & Right
- Choppers
- Copy/Paste between GUIs
You can easily draw, edit, and transform your morphing sequences, achieving the desired rhythmic and timbral result.
Advanced Modulation Capabilities
Obvious Filter goes beyond simple filtering thanks to its flexible Modulation Matrix. It offers 33 different routing schemes for modulating filter and morphing parameters. You can use MIDI note control for modulation, as well as the built-in Modulation Oscillator.
Special attention should be given to the Modulation Oscillator, which contains 39 rare and unique waveforms, including emulations of oscillators from some legendary synthesizers. This opens up vast space for experimentation with modulation and the creation of unique, lively sounds. Pitch and envelope modulation controls further expand these capabilities.
Additional Features and Convenience
Obvious Filter is designed with ease of use and productivity in mind:
- 128 Original Presets and Packs: Quick start and inspiration.
- Ultra Responsive OpenGL GUI: Smooth and intuitive interface.
- 3 Morphing Modes: Immediate / Morph / Linear for different types of transitions.
- Favorites Manager with Auto Ordering and Preset Manager: Organize your favorite settings.
- Random & Locked Preset Load: Experiment with random combinations.
- Interactive Help: Help is always at hand.
- Precise & Selectable I/O Vu-Meters: Visual signal level control.
- Polyrhythmic Rates: Create complex rhythmic structures.
- Preference Panel: Customize to your needs.
- 4 Randomize modes: Even more options for creating unique patterns.
- Rate Control for each Morph: Precise speed control for each morphing stage.
Obvious Filter by FKFX is a powerful and inspiring plugin that will transform your approach to filtering and rhythmic sound processing. Note: plugin activation requires registration via email.
