If you’re familiar with Polyverse at all, you may know we released the full version of Filterverse in November 2024. Some of you might even (rightfully) think we can’t shut up about it. Well, it looks like the music press can’t, either, as we’ve read quite a few raves for which we’re extremely grateful. Here are some highlights:

Charlie Hatton of well respected plug-in review site audiopluginguy.com graced Filterverse with an enviable and hard-to-obtain near-perfect score: 4.7 out of 5 stars overall , with Filterverse nailing a perfect 5 in the categories of sound quality, user interface, presets, and variety of filter types.

“Filterverse is a full-table buffet of filter functionality, with filters both familiar and freaky to stack three-deep and modulate unfetteredly,” he summarizes in the stats box. “It’s an intuitive and attractive plugin to get stuck into for quick results, but leagues deep (and well-annotated) when you really want to get down to fine detail.”

A couple of comments from his concluding paragraphs:

“In more practical terms, Filterverse sounds fantastic. If you know precisely what you want in a filter, it’s here.”

“If you have only a notion of an effect in mind, Filterverse can likely accommodate – and extend – the general idea.”

“And if you’re between ideas entirely, a quick play with an unfamiliar filter type or a jaunt through the presets may provide a novel and needed spark. I’ve personally heard things coming out of FIlterverse that I’ve never quite heard before – and I’d quite like to hear a few of them again. As an exploratory filter palette, the sky – or perhaps the universe – is the limit.”

APG’s review even had kind words for the instruction manual.

“Before we get into the various ways the Filterverse plugin helps you use, fuse and abuse filters, I should first acknowledge its comprehensive and highly useful companion – the Filterverse User Manual. … A manual with this level of care and info deserves a paragraph or three.”

You can read the full review here.

Waveinformer.com gives more of a feature-by-feature tour of Filterverse. The conclusions paragraph stands out:

“[Filterverse] is not your typical filter. Its playability and robust modulation section make it a creative weapon that can transform the most basic and banal input into rhythmically and harmonically complex grooves that will stun even the most seasoned producer. One instantiation of Filterverse can achieve phenomenal results not previously possible without using convoluted chains of multiple plugins. It is an awesome addition to Polyverse’s existing array of indispensable tools. Fantastic!”

Full review here.

AudioNewsroom.com wrote a very comprehensive review and even included downloadable presets created by the review team, not to mention original sound demos. Tbh, this one is almost like a review-meets-tutorial we wish we’d come up with ourselves. Our favorite snippets:

“Thankfully, we don’t have to do a Dr. Strange and open a portal to another dimension to get a truly unique take on one of the most fundamental building blocks of sound. Filterverse has already done it in this reality.”

Primary author Derek a.k.a. glitched also says:

“As an artist who focuses on sound design, the infinite options and little details are what make this piece of software so enticing. I didn’t even get to list all the nice touches, like clipping/soft saturation on the output or Scala tuning support. The plug-in isn’t just for weirdos like me, either. If you’re a producer who relies on quick access to numerous presets, Filterverse has you covered here, too.”

Take in the full review here. 

Rekkerd.org offers a use-case test of Filterverse across three music production platforms: Reason, FL Studio, and Serato Studio. Ronnie of Rekkerd uses it to transform a loop from Splice, pad from Omnisphere, and a lead from GForce. His conclusion:

“[Filterverse] is perfect for anyone looking to take their sound in new directions or add movement and character to their work. It’s suitable for novices as well as sound designers who are eager to spend hours crafting new sonic ideas.”

Here is the full review.

Musician, producer, and tutorialist Databroth says:

“Seriously, these filters respond to modulation unlike most other digital filters, they just sound clean and correct. Audio rate oscillation of the main filter modes can enhance basses and leads to a staggering degree.

Gearnews sums up, “Filterverse offers a symbiosis of classic filter technology and modern digital sound shaping, making it easy to create extraordinary sound textures. It’s a really interesting and powerful tool for any kind of music.”

Headliner

Last but not least, Headliner Magazine praises:

“Filterverse stands out as a highly adaptable and inspiring tool for sound design. Its combination of intuitive controls, versatile filters, and robust modulation options makes it a great asset for anyone looking to shape their mix with more texture, movement, and character. Whether you’re designing intricate textures, adding dynamic movement, or exploring bold new soundscapes, Filterverse provides the creative freedom to push your production to new dimensions.”

We sincerely thank all these reviewers for the time they spent getting to know Filterverse. We plan to bring you another installment of review roundups soon!

To learn more about Filterverse, and download a free demo, visit the Filterverse product page.