Soundtoys FilterFreak – Resonant Analog Filter Plugin (ELECTRONIC LICENCE DOWNLOAD)

OVERVIEW

Bring analog magic to your digital workflow with Soundtoys FilterFreak, a resonant analog filter plugin that captures the warmth, grit, and motion of classic hardware. Whether you’re after smooth synth sweeps, funky auto-wah effects, or experimental rhythmic modulation, FilterFreak makes it easy to transform static sounds into living, breathing textures.

Choose from single or dual filter configurations for creative flexibility. Add analog character with seven unique saturation styles, and lock your filter movement to tempo with the powerful rhythm engine. From reshaping drums and basslines to giving vocals a psychedelic twist, FilterFreak blends classic analog tone with modern control – delivering fat, musical, and endlessly tweakable filter effects that bring your mixes to life.

Note: Delivered as an ELECTRONIC LICENCE DOWNLOAD – no physical product.

“FilterFreak can do the most amazing things to make something simple sound interesting.” — Tom Elmhirst (Adele, Amy Winehouse, The Black Keys, Florence & The Machine)

 

“I used Filter Freak on about eight of the nine tracks on the record.” — Jay Gordon (Orgy)

 

“FilterFreak is a winner. Simply put, it sounds great.” — EQ Magazine

“…truly jaw-dropping, goose-pimple-inducing levels of creative inspiration and excitement.” — Remix Magazine

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Authentic Analog Tone:

Capture the sound of classic resonant filters with rich analog-style warmth and drive.

Versatile Filtering Options:

Choose highpass, lowpass, bandpass, or band-reject modes with up to 8-pole steepness.

Dynamic Modulation and Rhythm:

Sync to tempo or create custom rhythmic sequences with the Rhythm Editor.

Dual Filter Power:

Run two filters in series or parallel for layered, complex textures.

Seven Saturation Styles:

Add warmth, crunch, or compression with seven analog drive modes.

Total Creative Control:

Design your own LFO shapes and dynamic filter movements using the Shape Editor.

Built for Modern Workflows:

Easily integrate with DAWs and control modulation via MIDI sync, envelope, or ADSR.

FEATURES

• Resonant analog filter modeling for authentic hardware-style tone

• Dual plug-ins: FilterFreak 1 (single filter) and FilterFreak 2 (dual filter)

• Filter types: highpass, lowpass, bandpass, and band reject

• Up to 8 poles for precise or aggressive filtering

• Seven analog saturation styles for warmth, grit, or compression

• Powerful rhythm and groove tools with syncable LFOs and envelopes

• Rhythm Editor for building custom rhythmic filter sequences

• Shape Editor for designing unique LFO modulation curves

• Envelope and ADSR modes respond dynamically to incoming audio

• MIDI tempo sync and groove control for musical timing

• Compatible with Apple Silicon and VST3

• Supported formats: AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, AU (64-bit only)

• Works with Pro Tools, Logic, Live, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig, and more

• Requires macOS 10.14+ or Windows 10+ and internet for activation

TECHNICAL SPECS

Current Version: 5.5

Apple Silicon and VST 3 Compatible

Plug-in Formats (64-bit only):

• AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units (AU)

Supported Sample Rates:

• Minimum: 44.1 kHz, Maximum: 192 kHz

System Requirements:

• Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.14 or later; Windows 10 or later.
• Not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines.
• An internet connection is required at the time of activation.

Supported Hosts:

• Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig
• Full list of compatible host applications is listed below.

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COMPATIBILITY

Officially Supported Host Applications

All version 5 Soundtoys products come in 64-bit VST, AU and AAX Native plug-in formats. Here is a list of our officially supported host applications.

• Pro Tools: 2020 or higher (Mac & PC: AAX Native and AudioSuite)
• Logic Pro X: 10.7 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits)
• Ableton Live: 11.0 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Studio One: 5 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Cubase: 12 or higher (Mac & PC: VST3)
• Nuendo: 12 or higher (Mac & PC: VST3)
• Reaper: 7 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Bitwig Studio: 5 or higher (Mac & PC: VST2 & VST3)
• FL Studio: 2025.1 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)

Officially Supported Operating Systems

• OS X 10.15 or higher*
• Windows 10 or higher*

* Apple Silicon & VST 3 Info:

VST3 support is available for both Windows and macOS, and offers native compatibility with both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M-series) and Intel processors.

Soundtoys will continue to support both VST3 and VST2 formats for all products for the time being. This update is free for all users with Soundtoys version 5 or later plug-ins.

Log in to your Soundtoys account and download the installers here or on our downloads page.

Known Issues and Notes

• In Digital Performer 11, discrete parameters behave incorrectly for VST3. Soundtoys recommend using VST2 or AU in Digital Performer 11 until the issue can be resolved.
• Some hosts will automatically replace VST2 plug-ins in sessions with matching VST3 versions, depending on the DAW and your DAW preferences. The Soundtoys VST3 versions are fully interchangeable with their VST2 counterparts, but not all hosts implement this feature of VST3.

Note about DAW / Computer Support

Sountoys cannot guarantee support if you are using a supported host platform listed above on an operating system or computer that is not supported by the host platform itself. Please visit your DAW’s website or manual to ensure you are using a compatible system.

If your DAW is not on the list above or if your supported DAW version is older than what’s listed, it doesn’t necessarily mean that our plug-ins won’t work. It just means that it has not been tested. If something goes wrong with an unsupported DAW, you are welcome to write to support, but Soundtoys cannot guarantee a solution. They currently recommend using their free trial with your host to confirm compatibility on your computer.

32-Bit Plug-in Support

With the release of 5.3.2, Soundtoys have officially discontinued support for 32-bit plug-ins. With macOS Catalina requiring all applications to be 64-bit, and with the vast majority of our PC customers using 64-bit plug-ins, they decided it was the right time to end 32-bit support. Their most recent 32-bit installers are available to download below.

Download Soundtoys 5.3.2 for Windows (32-bit)

Download Soundtoys 5.3.1 for Mac (32-bit)

Download Windows 32-Bit Installers for Individual Plug-ins

Hardware Support

Soundtoys 5 is not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines.