Supermodal

Name: Supermodal
Price: 99 USD
Author: Polyverse

by Polyverse · Filter · Modal filter

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A modal filter that uses hundreds of tuned bandpass filters to make any sound resonate like a real or imagined object, with 27 modes.

A second 24 dB state variable filter and four modulation slots with six sources make it a deep, rhythm-friendly sound design tool.

Best for: Keys & Synths, Drums, Sound Design, Vocals. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Ambient & Cinematic, Hip-Hop & Trap.

Keywords: drums, sound design, deep, synths, vocals, cinematic, creative, dual-mono, metallic, mixing, modulation matrix, randomize, samples & loops.

What it does

Supermodal is Polyverse's modal filter: "make your music resonate." It uses hundreds of precisely tuned bandpass filters to simulate how real-world objects resonate, then adds a conventional filter and deep modulation.

27 modal modes: from acoustic and synth-style to mathematical and special-effect models, with seamless morphing between modes.
Resonance shaping: decay, damping and partial controls for shaping how the modes ring.
State variable filter: a 24 dB per octave SVF with non-linear drive alongside the modal engine.
Modulation: 4 slots with 6 sources: Meta knob, ADSR, envelope follower, sequencer, MIDI/CV and randomizer, with independent left and right modulation.
Presets: more than 200 included.

It is also sold in a filter bundle with Filterverse.

Source: Polyverse product page

When to use it

Supermodal is the pick when you want pitched, physical-sounding resonance on drums, noise or vocals, plus a standard filter and sequenced movement in the same plugin. It is less simple than Kilohearts Resonator, which also adds tuned resonances, and unlike FabFilter Volcano 3 and Polyverse Filterverse, conventional multimode filters with deep modulation, it adds pitched resonance.

Best for: turning drums, noise and loops into pitched, metallic or wooden tones, and animated filter movement.
Genres: electronic, ambient, cinematic and hip-hop.
Look elsewhere if: you only need a standard sweepable filter; Filtron is free and simpler.
Standout: 27 morphable modal models driven by a built-in sequencer and envelope follower.

What producers say

Press reviews are strongly positive; there are no KVR user reviews yet.

MusicRadar (2023): gave it 5/5: "inspiring, deep, not too complex or gimmicky."
Sound On Sound (2023): said "Supermodal sounds great" and the "Stylish GUI is a pleasure to use."
Gripe: SOS's only con was the temptation to put it on everything.

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