Tone2 has released FilterBank3, which is described as "more than a filter plugin" - it is a complete plug-in Synthesizer and a flexible Multi-effect Unit. The modular design and flexible modulation routing give you nearly unlimited possibilities. With self-oscillating filters, oscillators and feedback it can create complete sequences and textures. The built-in step sequencer can create rhythmic sequences with some mouse clicks.
Feature overview:
- 58 high-end stereo filters.
- Semi-modular architecture.
- Flexible routing.
- 2 anti-aliased OSCs/LFOs with BPM Sync and 11 wave shapes.
- Alias free FM and AM.
- 12 oversampled types of distortion.
- 20 types of surround delay, reverb.
- 200+ presets.
- Can be loaded as synthesizer as well as effect.
- Vocal filtering, equalizing, phasing, flanging, compression.
- Feedback.
- Step sequencer.
- MIDI learn.
- Autosync to BPM.
- Realtime frequency display.
- Envelope follower.
- Tool tips and help functions.
- VST 2.4 / AU, stereo, 64 Bit accuracy.
FilterBank3 costs €59 / $79 and is available for Windows in VST instrument and effect formats. Mac OS X VST/AU instrument and effect versions are expected to be released this week. A demo version of the Windows version is available.