FabFilter Volcano 2

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FabFilter Volcano 2 is a great filter plug-in that offers super high-quality filtering that is paired to a unique analogue character. This plug-in is loaded with four top-notch multi-mode filters that feature more than 10 superb and unique characteristics. Designed and created by FabFilter has loads of unique features and modulation options making it a unique interface that will revolutionize your mixing process.

De interface has a fantastic design and layout that will make working on it pleasing and rewarding. The interface will only show what you’re working on and minimize the working hassle. It has an easy drag and drop modulation matrix to set up your entire connections. From XLFOS to envelope followers and generators and even MIDI sources.

Also onboard this plug-in you will find all the usual FabFilter goodies like the smart parameter interpolation that will give you superbly smooth transitions, all perfectly tuned knobs, MIDI learn plus the interactive hints toggle to help out if you are stuck with something. The main features that compose the FabFilter Volcano are the four state multi-mode filters that we previously mentioned, an ultra-flexible mounting system that includes per channel and mid/side modes that come in handy.

Other features that are available on this plug-in are a side chain input, unique per component presets and undo, redo and A/B switch features. The plug-in is available in VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats that come in both 64-bit and 32-bit as well as RTAS that in this case only comes in 32-bit. FabFilter is ready for Windows computers that is based on version 10, 8, 7 or Vista. For Mac users, the minimum system requirements are macOS 10.10 or higher but only working on 64-bit with an intel or apple silicon processor.

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