FabFilter Micro | FabFilter
FabFilter Micro | FabFilter Details
FabFilter Micro is a compact, powerful filter plug-in that delivers the signature FabFilter sound in its simplest form. Featuring the classic analog-style filter from FabFilter One, Micro combines warmth, smoothness, and raw sonic character in a minimal, intuitive design. Whether you're looking to add subtle tone shaping or gritty analog-style drive, FabFilter Micro offers the perfect balance of control and simplicity.
Key Features of FabFilter Micro
- Analog-Modeled Filter: Based on the classic filter from FabFilter One, offering a smooth, musical response with authentic analog character.
- Versatile Filter Modes: Choose between low-pass and high-pass filter types for clean tone control or creative sound design.
- Envelope Follower: Dynamically modulate the filter cut-off frequency in response to your audio signal for expressive, evolving effects.
- Adjustable Saturation: Use the Input Gain and Output Gain controls to introduce warm analog saturation or drive the filter into rich distortion and self-oscillation.
- Intuitive Interface: Features a large interactive filter display for visual feedback and precise control of your sound.
- Responsive Modulation: The smooth Smart Parameter Interpolation ensures artifact-free parameter transitions and automation.
- Preset Library: Includes basic factory presets to get you started instantly.
- Full Automation Support: All parameters are sample-accurate and fully automatable, with MIDI Learn for easy external control.
- Optimized Performance: Efficient CPU usage with AltiVec and SSE optimization for reliable, real-time processing.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available in VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, and AudioSuite formats for macOS and Windows.
Example Use Cases of FabFilter Micro
- Producers: Add subtle filter sweeps or gritty saturation to drums, synths, or vocals.
- Sound Designers: Create expressive filter movement using the envelope follower for rhythmic modulation.
- Mix Engineers: Use Micro for quick tonal shaping or to warm up sterile digital recordings.
- Live Performers: Perform smooth filter transitions with real-time MIDI control and visual feedback.
- Beginners: Explore the fundamentals of filtering and modulation with a simple, elegant interface.
Why Choose FabFilter Micro?
FabFilter Micro distills the company’s renowned filter technology into an accessible, great-sounding tool for any producer or sound designer. Combining smooth analog tone, dynamic modulation, and intuitive workflow, it’s the perfect starting point for creative filtering, saturation, and tone shaping in your productions.
FabFilter Micro by FabFilter Compatibility
Plugin Format
AAX | AU | VST3 | VST2
Mac Compatibility
Requires Mac version 10.13 or higher
Windows Compatibility
Requires Windows version 11, 10, 8, 7 or Vista