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FabFilter Volcano 3: The Ultimate Creative Filter Plugin

FabFilter Volcano 3 offers unparalleled versatility and an intuitive interface, making it a must-have for any music producer looking to add dynamic filtering effects to their tracks.
Nothing beats a vintage-sounding, gritty, and creamy cut-off filter. FabFilter Volcano has been widely recognized for this quality since its introduction in 2005. The latest iteration, Volcano 3, excels in providing top-notch creative filtering capabilities through a completely revamped and innovative interface that enhances the user experience.
The Volcano 3 application filters the microphone input in real-time. To utilize Volcano 3 as a plug-in, you will require an AUv3-compatible host application such as Auria, AUM, or Cubasis. You can easily locate Volcano 3 in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins within the host application.
Key features of FabFilter Volcano 3:
- Fully redesigned interface for streamlined workflow and a new modulation engine
- Up to four vintage-sounding non-linear filters with various shapes
- Frequency panning to adjust filter frequency per channel
- Intuitive filter display for easy creation and adjustments
- Flexible routing options for serial and parallel filtering
- L/R and M/S routing options for per-channel filtering
- Drive, delay, and output level/panning settings per filter
- High Quality option for maximum internal oversampling
- Piano display
- Extensive modulation options with multiple tools like XLFOs, XY controllers/sliders, envelope generators, and more
- Live modulation visualization for enhanced control
- Curve control in EGs and transient detection in EFs
- Rich selection of factory presets and the ability to save custom presets
- External side-chain triggering and optional MIDI triggering
- Undo/redo and A/B comparison functionality
"With a stonking sound and incredible flexibility, Volcano is a must-have for those in search of a characterful all-in-one filter solution." - Computer Music
"The combination of powerful sound and ease-of-use sets Volcano apart." - Future Music
Overview
FabFilter Volcano 3 is a Commercial software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by FabFilter.
The latest version of FabFilter Volcano 3 is 3.05, released on 05/10/2024. It was initially added to our database on 05/10/2024.
FabFilter Volcano 3 runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of FabFilter Volcano 3 gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface with intuitive controls for easy sound manipulation
- Highly versatile filter plugin with a wide range of filter types and modulation options
- Extensive preset library for quick inspiration and starting points for sound design
- Allows for precise and detailed shaping of audio through advanced features like modulation and dynamic envelope followers
- High-quality sound output with smooth and transparent filtering capabilities
Cons
- Priced on the higher end compared to other filter plugins in the market
- Steep learning curve for beginners due to the wealth of features and advanced possibilities
- Resource-intensive, requiring a powerful CPU for running multiple instances or complex filter setups

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