Soundtoys FilterFreak - Manual (Page 36)

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We should probably mention that there is a second plug-in included with FilterFreak
called interestingly enough: “FilterFreak2”. FilterFreak 2 is identical to FilterFreak 1
except that it provides TWO separate filters that can be used together to create an
even greater set of filtering effects! All of the previously discussed parameters also
apply to FilterFreak2. The filters themselves are identical but can be set totally inde-
pendently of each other. You can combine a Lowpass with a Band Pass, a Notch with
a Highpass, a Lowpass with Highpass, etc to create all sorts of different filter sounds.
Serial / Parallel Mode:
The Serial / Parallel switch determines how the incoming audio signal is fed through
FilterFreak’s two filters.
Parallel Mode:
In Parallel mode the input signal is sent through each filter individually and the out-
puts of the two filters are then mixed together. In this mode each filter affects the
sound individually and there is no real interaction between the two filters.
Serial Mode:
In Serial mode the input signal is first sent through Filter 1, and the output of Filter 1
is then fed into Filter 2. In this mode, the output of Filter1 is re-processed by Filter 2
and the filters will interact with each other to create “combined” filtering. Depending
on the Types filter and Poles selected and their settings it is actually possible to
make the sound virtually disappear.
Serial Mode can create some really whacked-out sounds but can also get pretty
nasty when the Resonance is set to higher values. This can create some VERY loud
peaks so please use caution as you could potentially damage your speakers at high
volume settings. We have chosen not to limit the creative possibilities with
FilterFreak so please keep in mind that a little common sense goes a long way.
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