In Summary
Developed in partnership with American record producer Scott Storch, Storch Filter is a multi-processor that combines standard high-pass, low-pass and band-pass filters with other effects. These include reverb, chorus, saturation, stereo widening, and phasing in the style of the mid 2000’s hits for which Storch is known.
Going Deeper
With international acts such as Beyoncé, Dr. Dre, and Justin Timberlake calling upon his services, Scott Storch is known for producing some of the biggest hits of the mid 2000’s. The release of Slate Digital’s Storch Filter sees a distillation of its namesake’s go-to mix processors in one place.
Many will be familiar with the multi-processors for tracks and mixes that set out to combine creative favourites such as EQ, dynamics, and time-based effects, however Storch Filter has its own take on the multi-tool. As the name suggests, it is primarily three filters (HPF, LPF, and bandpass) with a fourth mode for effects filtering. These five extra flavours are available on latching buttons that can be switched or combined as needed. With fixed parametrisation, the effect section comes with an FX Boost button for a simple shot of More when needed.
Slate Digital On Storch Filter
We started by deconstructing the types of processing chains Scott uses in his workflow in tandem with a filter. We then built an interface comprising five effects and an LFO that work together to produce thousands of sonic combinations without needing multiple plugins or complex automation points.
With Storch Filter developed for use across tracks or entire mixes, in the video we strap it across our master for some overtly filtered fun. We show its four different filter modes and show how they can interact with Storch Filter’s built-in effects. We then sit back to enjoy some hands-free randomness sans automation before heading back to some controlled curves with Storch Filter’s razor-sharp cuts and effects.
Storch Filter Key Features:
4 filter types - High Pass Filter, Band Pass Filter, and Low Pass Filter. When using the No Pass Filter, cutoff frequency can be adjusted across enabled FX.
Cutoff, Resonance, and Slope - Standard filter controls including four different filter slopes: 1x, 2x, 4x, and 6x.
Autofilter - Adds an LFO to the filter to add movement. Rate, Depth and Phase are available, with the latter affecting where the LFO starts. The waveshapes provided are Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw, Reverse Saw, and Random.
5 Effects - Verb, Chorus, Sat, Spread, and Phase (phasing effect).
FX Boost - Increases the amount of effects processing added from the default effect parameters. Using the slider, you can dial in your preferred additional output amount of the selected effects.
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