Supermodal modal filter plugin by Polyverse interface

Supermodal: Modal and State-Variable Filter Plugin by Polyverse Free Download

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Supermodal is a filter effects plugin from Polyverse that pairs a 24dB-per-octave state-variable filter with a modal filter built from resonant bandpass filters. It runs as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Supermodal is built around two filter sections that can be blended. The Classic Filter is a zero-feedback state-variable filter with a fixed 24dB-per-octave slope, while the Modal Filter is a bank of resonant bandpass filters that emphasizes harmonics across the spectrum. Its 27 modes range from musical to mangled, and its modulation section lets you shape filter movement over time. The plugin is available in 64-bit VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Best for

Morphing filter sweeps
Vocal-style formant effects
Resonant synth processing
Sound design modulation
Mangled drum processing

Developer: Polyverse
Category: Filters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modal filter with 27 modes for morphing between resonant tones
Classic 24dB-per-octave state-variable filter with saturation
Blend control to crossfade between the two filter sections
Modal XY control for real-time morphing between variants
Four modulation slots with six selectable modulation sources
Self-resonation when resonance is pushed past 100
Damping and Partials controls for shaping modal tails
Available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS

03In depth

Classic and Modal Filters Working Together

The Classic Filter morphs between lowpass, bandpass and highpass responses using its Type control. A built-in saturation stage and input and output drive controls let you push it toward a fuller, chunkier sound.

The Modal Filter sits alongside it in parallel. Its variants are grouped into nine filter models, and the Damping and Partials controls let you shape the tails and remove unwanted high or low frequencies. A Blend knob crossfades between the two sections, and a Dry/Wet slider keeps some of the original source character.

Modulation and Playability

Supermodal includes four modulation slots, each assignable to one of six sources: an envelope follower, ADSR envelope, MIDI/CV input, sequencer, random generator and a Meta Knob for macro control. Nearly any parameter can be modulated, and the modulation generators can modulate one another for more complex movement.

The Modal XY control lets you click and drag between filter models and variants, so you can morph the filter in real time. Polyverse describes this as playing the plugin like an instrument.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Polyverse
Type	Plugin
Category	Filter
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Supermodal used for?

Supermodal is an effects plugin for filtering audio or synth sources. It combines a conventional state-variable filter with a modal filter for resonant, morphing tones.

Which formats and operating systems does Supermodal support?

Supermodal is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS 10.12 or later, 64-bit systems only, with Apple silicon compatibility.

Does Supermodal have a trial?

Yes, a trial version is available.

What is the Modal Filter?

The Modal Filter is a meta-filter made of hundreds of resonant bandpass filters. Its 27 variants emphasize different partials across the frequency range, grouped into nine filter models.