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FabFilter Simplon

4.6 (86 Reviews)
$55.00
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Unique Filters, Easy Display

FabFilter Simplon is a simplified version of FabFilter Volcano 2 with two independent multimode filters providing low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass responses with 12/24/48 dB/octave slopes. The filters can be used in serial or parallel mode.

Originally developed for FabFilter One, Simplon's filters were designed from the ground up to be the fattest and smoothest self-oscillating digital filters possible. Simplon's filters sound raw but never cheap or ‘digital’, even at full resonance.

Each filter offers three different filter characteristics that define the unique sound and overdrive of the filter. They range from smooth filters with moderate overdrive to raw, self-oscillating over-the-top madness!

In combination with the response and slope settings, FabFilter Simplon offers up to 27 different filter types.

Tweak the filters with Simplon's large interactive filter display that shows both filter curves and lets you drag them around. You can adjust the filters separately or both at the same time.

And of course, you get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly fine-tuned knobs that work both in vertical and circular drag modes, interactive MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, great presets, extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample accurate automation for all parameters, AltiVec and SSE optimization, and much more.

... need more options?

Need more creative filtering features? Try FabFilter Volcano 3! With all the XLFOs, envelope generators, envelope followers and MIDI sources you will ever need, Volcano 3 offers endless modulation possibilities. Setting up new modulation connections is easy with the drag-and-drop modulation matrix.

Features

  • Sixteen different distortion styles, from subtle saturation to heavy guitar amps and bit crushing
  • Multiband processing (up to 6 bands)
  • Per-band drive, mix, feedback, dynamics, tone and level controls
  • Per-band solo and mute options
  • Optional HQ mode (8x oversampling)
  • Mid/side processing
  • Interactive multiband display
  • Easy-to-use interface, using our innovative what-you-use-is-what-you-see concept
  • Endless modulation options, with all the 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers and MIDI sources you will ever need
  • GPU-powered graphics acceleration
  • Normal and wide interface layouts, with an option to show or hide the modulation section at the bottom
  • Easy drag-and-drop modulation with 50-slot modulation matrix
  • Over 150 presets
  • Modulation source signal visualization
  • Interactive MIDI Learn
  • Unique per-component presets
  • Smart Parameter Interpolation
  • Extensive help file with interactive help hints
  • Undo, redo and A/B switch features
  • Available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats (all both 64-bit and 32-bit), as well as RTAS (32-bit only)

System Requirements

Mac

  • macOS 10.12 or higher (Intel or M1 Apple Silicon processor) (64-bit only)
  • VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native

Windows

  • Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista (32 or 64-bit)
  • VST2, VST3, AAX Native

Formats

All FabFilter plug-ins are available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats.

Testimonials

Le Castle Vania

"Just hours after installing simplon it became my "go to filter". Whenever I need a filter, it's the first plug-in I go for because it sounds great and is easy to use in the creative process."

James Talk

"I use the Simplon and Timeless on nearly all my tracks now, particularly on my single "Forever" on Defected as they really helped to give it that French filtered vibe."

Installation Instructions

Mac

1. Navigate to https://www.fabfilter.com/activate > Enter your 12-letter activation code and complete the remainder of the form > Click 'Activate'.

2. Download the installer from your Plugin Boutique User Account > Run the downloaded .dmg file > Launch the .pkg installer.

3. Click 'Continue'.

4. Click 'Continue'.

5. Click 'Continue'.

6. Click 'Agree'.

7. Click 'Install'.

8. Enter your system password > Click 'Install Software'.

9. Click 'Close'.

10. Launch your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track > Click 'Enter License'.

11. Navigate to your email inbox > Locate the email from FabFilter which contains your License Key (not your Activation code supplied by Plugin Boutique) > Right-click and copy the entire License Key, including -- COPY LICENSE KEY FROM HERE -- until -- COPY UNTIL AND INCLUDING THIS -- > Paste the License Key into the text box > Click 'OK'.

12. Close and restart your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track.

Pro-Q 3 is now installed, activated and ready to use.

Windows

1. Navigate to https://www.fabfilter.com/activate > Enter your 12-letter activation code and complete the remainder of the form > Click 'Activate'.

2. Download the installer from your Plugin Boutique User Account > Extract the .zip folder > Run the .exe installer.

3. Click 'Next'.

4. Click 'Yes'.

5. If installing VST 2 click 'Browse' and locate your VST 2 folder > Click 'Next'.

6. Click 'Next'.

7. Click 'Next'.

8. Click 'Install'.

9. Click 'Finish'.

10. Launch your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track > Click 'Enter License'.

11. Navigate to your email inbox > Locate the email from FabFilter which contains your License Key (not your Activation code supplied by Plugin Boutique) > Right-click and copy the entire License Key, including -- COPY LICENSE KEY FROM HERE -- until -- COPY UNTIL AND INCLUDING THIS -- > Paste the License Key into the text box > Click 'OK'.

12. Close and restart your DAW > Insert Pro-Q 3 on a new track.

Pro-Q 3 is now installed, activated and ready to use.

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