LinkFilter by ConcreteFX: Volume-Breathing Stereo Filter
Discover LinkFilter by ConcreteFX – a VST effect that brings unique dynamics to your stereo field. This plugin acts as a side-chain filter or autowah, but with an original twist: it processes the right stereo channel, while the degree of filtering is controlled by the volume of the signal from the left stereo channel.
This mechanism allows you to create interactive soundscapes where elements of one channel influence the timbre of the other. It’s an ideal tool for adding rhythmic movement, “pulsation,” or reactive filtering driven, for example, by drums or bass in the opposite channel. LinkFilter offers a simple yet effective way to enliven static sounds and experiment with the stereo image in your music, whether it’s electronic genres, ambient, or other styles where creative processing is key.
Key Plugin Settings
LinkFilter is equipped with several intuitive parameters for precise effect shaping:
- Low/Hi Filter: Sets the frequency range within which the filter will operate.
- Type: Selects the filter type, changing the processing character (e.g., LPF, HPF).
- Q: Adjusts the filter resonance for a more pronounced or softer effect.
- Boost: Amplifies the right channel signal before filter control, affecting sensitivity.
- Att (Attack): Controls the speed at which the filter activates when the control channel’s volume increases.
- Rel (Release): Determines the filter’s return speed when the control channel’s volume decreases.
- Stereo: Allows swapping the left and right channels.
LinkFilter by ConcreteFX is a compact and original effect that offers a simple path to creating complex dynamic stereo effects. Its unique “one channel controls the other” logic makes it a valuable addition for musicians and sound engineers looking to experiment with sound space and add unexpected movement to their mixes. Try LinkFilter and explore new dimensions of stereo processing!
