Volcano 3
by FabFilter · Filter · Multi-filter effect
vst3s Score 9.5/10 · rated #2 of 10 filters
Vintage-style filter plug-in with up to four filters, multiple routing options and drag-and-drop modulation.
Best for: Keys & Synths, Sound Design, Drums. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Pop, Hip-Hop & Trap.
Keywords: drums, modulation matrix, sound design, synths, creative, analog-sounding, drag-and-drop routing, mid/side, mixing, oversampling, piano, rhythmic, surgical, vintage.
What it does
Volcano 3 is FabFilter's filter plugin with up to four analog-sounding filters, flexible routing and a drag-and-drop modulation system.
- Filters: non-linear shapes including bell, shelf, notch and all-pass, with per-filter drive, level and pan and a 6 dB/octave slope option.
- Routing: per-channel and mid/side modes.
- Modulation: 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers and MIDI sources.
- Extras: High Quality oversampling, interactive filter and piano displays.
Source: FabFilter product page
When to use it
Volcano 3 is the full filter effect in the range, above Micro and Simplon. It works as a creative sound-mangling tool as much as a corrective filter.
- Best for: moving, rhythmic filter effects, synth and drum processing, and sound design.
- Look elsewhere if: you just need a static high-pass or low-pass; a plain EQ or Micro is simpler.
Where to buy
- Best Service: $129
- FabFilter: $149
- PluginFox: $149
- AudioDeluxe: $149
- Plugin Boutique: $149
Tutorials and reviews
- Introduction to FabFilter Volcano 3
- Complete deep dive guide to VOLCANO 3 by Fabfilter - tutorial
- Is this the coolest filter plugin? FabFilter Volcano 3 Walkthrough
- FabFilter Volcano 3 - Advanced Filter Plugin Review
- Real mixing POWER! - Fabfilter Volcano 3
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