MetaFilter by Waves filter effect plugin interface

MetaFilter: Modulation Filter Effect Plugin by Waves

MetaFilter is a filter effect plugin from Waves that combines five filter curves, modulation sources, a sequencer and a delay in one processor. It is designed to animate and shape synths, drums, guitars, bass and samples.

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01Overview

MetaFilter is a creative filter effect from Waves built around modulation. Its five filter curves, including high-pass, low-pass, band-pass, notch and comb, can be driven by an envelope follower, an LFO or a step sequencer. A built-in delay, saturation and bitcrushing extend the processor beyond simple filtering. The plugin is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Synth filter sweeps
Rhythmic sequenced resonance
Drum loop filtering
Sidechain filter effects
Sample processing
Stereo delay texture

Developer: Waves
Category: Filters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Five filter curves: HP, LP, BP, notch and comb, plus VCA
Multiple modulation sources for cutoff, resonance and delay time
Envelope follower with internal input or external sidechain
LFO with five waveforms, including random
Sequencer with 1 to 16 steps, variable level, swing and sync
Delay with analog sound option and left/right channel offset
Saturation and bitcrushing for added distortion
Over 90 presets included

03In depth

Modulation and Sequencing for Filter Movement

MetaFilter's modulation section lets you assign multiple sources to cutoff, resonance and delay time. The envelope follower responds to the input signal, or to an external sidechain, so the filter can open and close in time with the audio. The LFO offers five waveforms, including random, for sweeps and wobbles.

The sequencer runs from 1 to 16 steps and provides variable level, swing and sync controls. Sequenced resonance is useful for rhythmic filter patterns on synths and drum loops, while the LFO suits slower, more continuous movement.

Delay, Saturation and Bitcrushing

The integrated delay includes an analog sound option and offsets the left and right channels for stereo width. Saturation and bitcrushing add grit when you want the sound roughed up, and both can be left out when a clean result is needed.

MetaFilter ships with over 90 presets, which gives you a starting point on many sources before you adjust the modulation and filter settings yourself.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	Filter
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MetaFilter support?

MetaFilter is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does MetaFilter run on?

MetaFilter runs on Windows and macOS. Mac requires macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 or Sequoia 15 for VST and AU. PC requires Windows 10 or later for VST and AAX.

What can I use MetaFilter on?

MetaFilter is a filter effect, so it can process synths, drums, guitars, bass and samples. The developer describes it as suitable from DJ use to sound design.