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Volcano 2

FabFilter

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Volcano 2 is a multi-mode filter plugin featuring four independent stereo filters with 11 selectable characteristics and flexible routing options including stereo, L/R, and M/S configurations. It excels at creating dynamic filtering effects through an extensive drag-and-drop modulation system with XLFO, envelope generators, envelope followers, MIDI sources, and XY controllers. Beyond traditional filtering, Volcano 2 can produce phasing, flanging, chorus, and creative stereo effects through delay, modulation, and multi-filter signal routing.

Key Features

01Four multi-mode filters with 12, 24, and 48 dB/octave slopes
0211 filter characteristics from Clean to Extreme with varying overdrive and self-oscillation
03Stereo, L/R, and M/S routing configurations
0424-slot drag-and-drop modulation matrix
05XLFO with 16-step sequencer and arpeggiator modes
06Envelope generator with ADSR controls triggered by MIDI, input, or side-chain signal
07Per-filter delay up to 30ms for stereo and comb-filter effects
08Pan ring for per-channel frequency differentiation and stereo width control

Things to Try

  • 01Use an XLFO with slow sine wave to modulate filter delay time for classic flanging effects with Stereo configuration
  • 02Set up two filters in L/R mode with different delay times to create Haas effect stereo panning without volume changes
  • 03Link multiple band-pass filters and modulate their frequencies simultaneously to create formant-based vocal timbres
  • 04Enable Snap mode on XLFO and modulate filter frequency at maximum peak setting to generate individual 2-octave note sequences
Formats
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