Filters

Courvoisier is a free dynamics processor effect plug-in for Windows.

"Courvoisier is a single-band universal dynamics processor with adaptive attack and release algorithms optimized for complex program material (mixes and submixes). Courvoisier uses free-form curves drawn over the histogram of incoming audio material (as opposed to traditional ratio and threshold parameters) to determine the transfer function of the processing."

COURVOISIER FEATURES

• Histogram representation (sliding-window statistics) of incoming program material and the resulting gain change on which the transfer function can be drawn.
• Free-form upward and downward compression and/or expansion.
• Spline interpolated control curves.
• All performance-critical code optimized in assembly (utilizing SSE2 flow instructions).
• Two different adaptive attack algorithms (program dependent).
• Adaptive release algorithm (program dependent, scalable).
• Additional user defined adaptive release behavior.
• Side chain filtering (low and high pass).
• MS operation (with support for different transfer curves for Mid and Side channels).
• Stereo operation (adjustable stereo link).
• Dry mix option for parallel processing.
• Peak, RMS and Hybrid level detection.
• Very low harmonic distortion (THD during normal operation is below -105 dB FS).
• Lookahead processing for minimizing distortion with extremely fast attack settings.
• Complex mode (oversampling with a twist)

Courvoisier is available to download as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.

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Formantbank is a free fixed filter bank plugin for Windows VST hosts.

There are 12 filter bands, each with a volume fader plug additional low and high shelving filters. In fact the bands are not complete “fixed” - their frequencies can be shifted all together with the “FORMANT” knob. A special strong effect can be obtained by turning the resonance up. The filtered and the original signal can be blended  from 0% - 100%.

Formantbank is available to download as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows.

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Studio Q (The Snob Equalizer) is a free equalizer effect plug-in for Windows.

It is designed to offer very rich tone, which is common with hardware devices. As with all hardware devices the frequency response are not always flat and, Studio Q is no exception to the rule.

The Frequency Bands are as follows: 40 cps, 60 cps, 80 cps, 120 cps, 160 cps, 240 cps, 1000 kcps, 2450 kcps, 9000 kcps and, 13500 kcps.

Studio Q is available to download as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.

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Stereoizer Pro is an effect plug-in for Windows.

Mono compatibility remains a very important part of music production, because music is often played back in mono, or with a poorly reproduced stereo. Think about shops, workplaces and parties. There are a variety of loudspeaker setups. Many of them are less than ideal. Even a high-end surround system may come with only 1 loudspeaker for the bass (a subwoofer). This makes sense, because the human ear cannot distinguish the direction of the lowest frequencies anyway. But a professional audio production often has to shine in all these cases.

Whether you are a sound designer, a guitarist, or another kind of musician, this Stereoizer is a fairly unique tool that may come in handy for you. I invite you to listen to the sound samples below, and download the free version of the plugin to test it! (it has fewer features but is completely free).

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