The creative multi-talent
Filterscape 1.5: A trio of plug-ins with morphing EQ
At the core of all three plugins is the distinctive EQ, capable of seamlessly transitioning between 8 different "snapshots". Each EQ band’s frequency and amplitude can be dynamically modulated, even from different sources for each snapshot! With a sleek and future-proof new design, Filterscape has become more visually appealing and more comfortable to use.
Important note for existing Filterscape owners:
Version 1.5 requires a new license, so we already added it to your collection. Go to My Licences, enter the appropriate e-mail address and click on the green button to retrieve all your licenses.
- Filterscape FX/Q6
- Filterscape VA
Filterscape FX in the spotlight…
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- 2 multimode filters, each with mixable lowpass, bandpass, highpass and notch
- NEW in 1.5: 9 additional analogue filter options (2-pole, 3-pole, 4-pole)
- 4-band parametric EQ with five modes:
LS-Peak-Peak-HS, 4 Peaks, LP-BP-BP-HP, 4 Bandpasses , Panned Bandpasses - 8 morphable snapshots for user-defined EQ settings
- Modulation options for each EQ band
- 2 signal mixers (roles depend on selected routing configuration)
- Stereo delay with independent times for each channel
- 2 host-synchronized sequencers, up to 16 steps, blend (glide) control
- 2 host-synchronized LFOs with 8 waveforms
- 4 envelope followers
- 5 routing options for delay, filter and EQ signal path
- Overhauled + expanded factory library - improved categorization, volume balancing, larger variety
History
Originally published in 2004, Filterscape was u-he's very first cross-platform, multi-format plugin. An important milestone for u-he as a brand, it quickly became a staple in the arsenal of many musicians. Now upgraded with modern technology and ready for tomorrow's tasks, we're once again showing our commitment to maintaining our product line. Filterscape may have been overlooked in recent years, but no longer!
Sights and sounds
- Videos
- Demo Tracks
- Screenshots
Skippy's Demo
A production by John 'Skippy' Lehmkuhl Link. FS-FX was used to create ambient delays and filter effects, FS-VA for synth lines. Track by John Lehmkuhl.Smoo's Demo
A piece reminiscent of old analogue synths by Swiss artist Smoo. All sounds except drums from FS-VA. FS-FX and FS-Q6 were used for additional processing.Traces
The Wretch used only FS-FX, FX-VA and a Machinedrum in this track. Track by The Wretch.Upgrading the inner workings
- The new multiband EQ is based on an analogue model which has been optimized for rapid modulation, resulting in significantly improved audio quality when pushed to the limits.
- The filter section has been expanded, introducing three new analogue filter models that offer beautifully smooth drive and resonance characteristics.
Features
Multi-band morphing EQ
Get surgical with the classic LS-Peak-Peak-HS mode or try your hand at the more exotic multi-bandpass modes. Either way, you can get up to 24 dB of cut and boost per band. EQ bands can be individually modulated at the snapshot level as well as globally.
Snapshot morphing
Smoothly transition between up to 8 different EQ settings: either manually, in auto-mode or using any of the available modulation sources. Automate these snapshots in your DAW to suit different sections of your track.
Multi-mode filters
2 parallel state-variable filters (lowpass, bandpass, highpass and notch) offer both legacy and novel analogue-modeled designs. The blender control lets you seamlessly fade between all 4 modes. It even lets you blur the boundaries between the modes as you fade into an allpass, which is great for phasing effects.
Filterscape Q6
Dynamic 6-band equalization
Filterscape Q6 features the same morphing EQ as in Filterscape FX, but with additional low and high shelving filters—hence the name Q6. The four envelope followers can react to different frequencies within the track and modulate just about anything. You can seamlessly automate the EQ settings using just one parameter: snapshot index. Q6 is an engineer's dream come true in a simple but sophisticated interface.
- 6-band equalizer: 4 bands like Filterscape’s EQ plus high and low shelving filters
- 8 morphable snapshots for user-defined EQ settings
- 4 frequency-dependent envelope followers with adjustable signal threshold and filtering for the trigger
Filterscape VA in the spotlight…
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- 2 spectral oscillators with 15 waveform options including wavetables
- EQ identical to Filterscape FX, but polyphonic!
- Ring modulation, hard sync
- Sub-oscillator with 3 waveforms
- Noise generator
- 3 LFOs: 1 global, 2 per-voice
- 3 envelope generators with fall/rise and 4 shape modes
- Combined arpeggiator / sequencer
- Multimode filter: lowpass, bandpass, highpass
- Polyphonic, duophonic or monophonic (retrigger or legato)
- 2 effects: delay, chorus
- Overhauled + expanded factory library - the 200+ new VA presets make use of the new waveforms and filters
History
Originally published in 2004, Filterscape was u-he's very first cross-platform, multi-format plugin. An important milestone for u-he as a brand, it quickly became a staple in the arsenal of many musicians. Now upgraded with modern technology and ready for tomorrow's tasks, we're once again showing our commitment to maintaining our product line. Filterscape may have been overlooked in recent years, but no longer!
Sights and sounds
- Videos
- Demo Tracks
- Screenshots
Grey is Gold
Minimal Techno track by Oddvar. All sounds from FS-VA except percussive parts.Stingy Steve 64
Mascot platformer music, Stingy Steve moves from creepy jungle to sunny palm trees to crystalline caves! All tonal elements from FS-VA, percussion from XLN Audio's AD2, track by Viktor.Miniature in C minor
Single preset demo by Hyboid.Upgrading the inner workings
- The new multiband EQ is based on an analogue model which has been optimized for rapid modulation, resulting in significantly improved audio quality when pushed to the limits.
- The filter section has been expanded, introducing three new analogue filter models that offer beautifully smooth drive and resonance characteristics.
Features
Multi-band morphing EQ
A unique feature of Filterscape VA is its polyphonic morphing EQ. Use it to animate your sounds with comb-filters, vowel-like formants, barberpole phasers and much more. EQ bands can be individually modulated at the snapshot level as well as globally.
Snapshot morphing
Smoothly transition between up to 8 different EQ settings: either manually, in auto-mode or using any of the available modulation sources. Automate these snapshots in your DAW to suit different sections of your track.
Oscillator wavetables
For each of the 2 oscillators you can pick one out of 15 wavetables (from classic analogue to more unusual spectra) and modulate the wavetable position with a range of mod sources. We have added 6 new wavetables to the original selection. Phase modulation and FM allow you to further expand the sonic palette.
Multi-mode filter
We have added 9 new filter types which are modeled on analogue circuits. This design is far superior to the legacy version in terms of character and audio-rate modulation fidelity. The filter section also sports a drive section for that extra quantum of grit and warmth.
“I haven’t found a better creative filter plugin than Filterscape yet. It sounds simply amazing and offers so many unique modulation options.”
November 2023
professional audio
2006
Electronic Musician
“…für alle Spielarten moderner elektronischer Musik eine uneingeschränkte Empfehlung”
Amazona
December 2005
EQ
Multi-band morphing EQ with various modes (peaks, bandpasses, formants etc.)
Clipper
A shield to protect your ears and equipment from overly strong peaks
Filters
2 multi-mode filters with blendable lowpass, bandpass, highpass and notch outputs
Effect
Tempo-synced stereo delay with optional feedback filtering
LFOs
2 LFOs with selectable waveforms, sync settings and phase offset
Configuration
Access to MIDI remote control pages as well as the global parameters
Step Sequencers
2 step sequencers with up to 16 steps and selectable loop ranges
Mixers
2 mixers with pan, balance, inverse stereo
Blenders
Lets you control the mixture of the four filter modes
Envelope Followers
4 envelope followers for complex dynamics
Routing
5 routing algorithms cater for practically any task
Clipper
A shield to protect your ears and equipment from overly strong peaks
EQ
Multi-band morphing EQ with various modes (peaks, bandpasses, formants etc.)
Filter
Multi-mode filter with legacy as well as new analogue-modeled types, optimized for higher fidelity and audio-rate modulation
Effects
Stereo chorus and tempo-synced stereo delay
LFOs
2 syncable per-voice LFOs with selectable waveforms, delay and phase offset, 1 global LFO
Configuration
Access to MIDI remote control pages as well as the global parameters
Mixer
Sets the oscillator and ringmod signal levels, with modulatable noise amount
Oscillators
2 oscillators with 15 wavetables, suboscillator, ring modulator and white noise
Envelopes
3 envelopes with ADSR parameters and additional Fall/Rise control
Arpeggiator/Modulator
16-step arpeggiator with selectable duration, gate length and transposition
Amplifier
Amp section with envelope selector, pan and volume modulation, voice management
Download the demo and enter your serial number to unlock the full version. The demo version emits crackling sound at irregular intervals.
Filterscape 1.5.1 (revision 15664)
Released March 27, 2024
Release notes
* About Linux: Before purchasing, please be aware the Linux versions of our plug-ins are still considered beta. While the plug-ins are stable, we are not able to provide the same level of support for these products as we do for the macOS and Windows versions. Support is provided via the Linux and u-he communities on our forum .
Requirements
Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
or
Windows 7 or newer
or
Linux
- Host software / DAW
- 1GB RAM, more recommended
- 1000 × 600 or larger display
- 50-200 MB free disk space
- Modern CPU required:
Windows/Linux: Intel Nehalem or newer, AMD Bulldozer or newer
Mac: Intel Nehalem or newer, Apple M1 - Linux: glibc version 2.28 or newer
Formats
Filterscape is not a standalone product, it requires host software. Filterscape is compatible with nearly all DAWs.
macOS:
CLAP, AUv2, VST2, VST3, AAX*
64-bit
Windows:
VST2, VST3
32-/64-bit
CLAP, AAX*
64-bit
* AAX requires Pro Tools 10.3.7 or later
VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, registered in Europe and other countries.
User Guides
Downloads for Filterscape
Try the latest builds of Filterscape, which include improvements and bug fixes. Note: these are stable, but still beta versions.
Older Filterscape installers are in our release archive (for legacy systems).