FabFilter Simplon

FabFilter Simplon: A Compact Powerhouse of Sound Filtering

FabFilter Simplon, a compact yet powerful variant of FabFilter Volcano 2, offers two autonomous multimode filters, capable of delivering low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass responses with 12/24/48 dB/octave slopes. Flexibly designed, the filters can operate in either serial or parallel mode, providing the versatility needed for intricate sound shaping.

Born from the innovative technology behind FabFilter One, Simplon's filters boast of a unique design aimed to deliver the richest and most seamless self-oscillating digital filters possible. Embrace the raw, authentic, yet never cheap or 'digital' sound even at maximum resonance. Each filter provides three unique filter characteristics that define its distinctive sound and overdrive, varying from the gentle smoothness of modest overdrive to the wild pulse of self-oscillating extreme!

With the expansive variety of response and slope settings, FabFilter Simplon serves up an astounding selection of 27 different filter types. Engage with Simplon's expansive interactive filter display, illustrating both filter curves and allowing for hands-on manipulation. Filters can be adjusted individually or simultaneously, providing unparalleled control over your sound.

As always, FabFilter guarantees premium user experience: immaculately calibrated knobs compatible with both vertical and circular drag modes, interactive MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth transitions, an extensive range of great presets, comprehensive help files with interactive hints, sample accurate automation for all parameters, and AltiVec and SSE optimization, among other features.

Features

• A range of sixteen unique distortion styles, from delicate saturation to heavy guitar amps and bit crushing.
• Multiband processing (up to 6 bands) for detailed sound shaping.
• Per-band controls for drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone, and level.
• Solo and mute options for each band.
• Optional HQ mode (8x oversampling).
• Mid/side processing capability.
• Interactive multiband display.
• User-friendly interface utilizing our innovative what-you-use-is-what-you-see concept.
• Endless modulation options with all the 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers, and MIDI sources you could ever require.
• GPU-powered graphics acceleration.
• Optional wide interface layouts, with a choice to show or hide the modulation section.
• Easy drag-and-drop modulation with a 50-slot modulation matrix.
• Over 150 presets to kickstart your creativity.
• Modulation source signal visualization.
• Interactive MIDI Learn.
• Unique per-component presets.
• Smart Parameter Interpolation.
• Comprehensive help file with interactive help hints.
• Undo, redo and A/B switch features.
• Available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats (all both 64-bit and 32-bit), as well as RTAS (32-bit only)

System Requirements

Mac:

macOS 10.12 or higher (Intel or M1 Apple Silicon processor) (64-bit only) VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native

Windows:

Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista (32 or 64-bit) VST2, VST3, AAX Native

Formats

All FabFilter plug-ins are available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAXNative, and AudioSuite formats, presenting you with the flexibility and compatibility to work in the environment of your choice. With FabFilter Simplon, you're gaining access to a world of top-tier, easy-to-use, versatile sound filtering and modulation capabilities, designed to elevate your audio production to new heights.