Audio Damage Filterstation: A Fresh Take on Classic Filtering
Meet Filterstation by Audio Damage — a VST/AU plugin that rethinks the classic dual-input filtering known from the iconic Sherman Filterbank. This tool offers a unique blend of old-school and modern capabilities, making it extremely flexible for a wide range of audio processing tasks.
What makes Filterstation special?
At the heart of Filterstation lies a powerful serial/parallel/stereo dual filter architecture. This means you can use two filters in different ways simultaneously, unlocking endless possibilities for shaping timbre, creating complex effects, and adding movement to your tracks. The plugin is designed with an emphasis on an intuitive interface, allowing you to quickly and easily achieve the desired result.
Key features of Filterstation:
- Variety of filters: Choose from 12 unique filtering algorithms. Among them are brand new, high-precision emulations of the famous filter from the Korg MS-20, the classic 914 band-pass filter, and the Filterpod low-pass filter model. This provides a huge arsenal for working with any sound.
- VCA mode: Allows you to use the plugin not only as a filter, but also as a powerful tool for creating tremolo or gate effects, adding rhythmic modulation to the volume.
- Flexible LFO: The built-in low-frequency oscillator offers twelve different patterns and the ability to sync with your project’s tempo (internal or external synchronization). Use it to automate the filter’s cutoff frequency, create pulsating effects, or complex modulations.
- Dynamic control: The Envelope Follower allows you to dynamically change filter parameters depending on the input signal level. A sidechain input is available (for the VST3 format), opening up additional possibilities for the filter to react to another track.
- Routing modes: Work in serial, parallel, or true stereo modes. This gives you complete control over how the two filters interact with each other and how the stereo field of your signal is processed.
- Saturation: Add character and warmth to your sound with the built-in saturation module. This is ideal for giving punch to drums, fatness to bass, or an analog touch to synthesizers.
- Modern preset system: A convenient preset manager allows you to easily save, organize, and load your favorite settings.
Applications in your music
Filterstation is an extremely versatile tool. You can use it to radically change the timbre of synthesizers, add groove to drum loops, create atmospheric effects on guitars or vocals, or simply for subtle correction and adding analog “dirt” with saturation. Regardless of genre, this plugin will help you expand your sonic possibilities and add unique character to your mixes.
Audio Damage Filterstation is available in VST and AU formats for Windows and macOS operating systems, making it compatible with most modern DAWs. Try it to discover new horizons of sound creativity!
