Motion Filter
Defeat Static Sounds
Motion Filter makes your mixes move. A re-imagination of our cult plugin The Sweeper, this gorgeous state-of-the-art filter can modulate in multiple dimensions to animate any sound. You’ll never reach for your static filter plugins again.
Sweep dull mixes to the side
From subtle motion to epic sweeps, dynamic filters play an essential role in modern tracks. Motion Filter is the fastest way to create this effect, offering an obstacle free workflow and pristine sound quality.
The plugin has two main modes: 'Sweeper' gives you filter motion that follows your track's dynamics, powered by an envelope follower. 'LFO' lets you apply pre-programmed motion patterns and sync them with your DAW.
At subtle settings, Motion Filter can replace a traditional static filter, adding just a touch of organic movement. At extreme settings, it can transform any sonic material into an ear-catching mix element. Use it in sidechain mode to control the filter with external sources like a kick drum.
For the filter fanatics
Ultra-clean filter
Motion Filter's state-of-the-art DSP offers a smoother sound than most filter plugins. Thanks to its Nyquist-corrected architecture, Motion Filter produces a surgical response across the entire frequency spectrum, even at radical settings.
Obstacle free workflow
If we can save you 10 seconds of configuration time by eliminating routing obstacles and automation lanes, then we've done our job. Like all Denise Audio plugins, Motion Filter is designed with the highest ergonomic standards in mind, giving you everything you need right at your fingertips.
Envelope Follower or LFO
Sweeper - Move with the dynamics of your track
Sweeper Mode gives you the original Denise Sweeper plugin’s envelope-controlled filter to use your track’s dynamics as a modulation source for the filter movement. Active sounds like loops and percussion instantly get into motion as their peaks and valleys affect the action of the filter.
LFO - Cinematic sweeps on repeat
The new LFO mode lets you craft patterns of recurring sweeps based on wave shapes. Dial in smooth undulating sine sweeps that unfold over multiple bars or create jerky fits and starts with sharp square or saw waves. Get your music pumping by syncing the LFO rate to the host BPM.
Master the art of motion
Start and end points
Set the beginning and end frequencies of the filter motion.
Dynamic resonance
Toggle on for a dynamic resonance response with more movement.
Sidechaining
Engage to let the dynamics of another source in your mix (like a kick drum) trigger the filter motion.
Filter flip
Reverse the direction of the filter motion.
It's time to create a movement
Do you like the exciting sound of moving the cutoff control on your synths? Motion Filter lets you apply this musical effect anywhere in your mix, without entering any automation lanes. Get subtle movement, radical sweeps, or anything in between.
If your mixes are feeling a bit lifeless, try replacing your static filters with Motion Filter instead. A little goes a long way and you'll soon be making more engaging and alive tracks. Get the free trial and experience Motion Filter for yourself.
Audio Demos
Bass
Tame aggressive harmonics and bring them out in a repeating pattern with LFO mode.
Piano
Fast modulation in LFO mode creates a warbly, underwater effect.
Sidechain Input
Background pads come to life with filter motion triggered by the kick drum.
Mix
Add action to contrasting sections on a full mix.
Synth Transformation
Extreme filter settings transform a rich synth into something completely different.
Drums
Evolving LFO filter reshapes the rhythmic feel of a drum loop.
Move Your Mix With Motion Filter
Get Motion Filter at Black Friday sale pricing for $39 or download the free trial. The free trial will output 5 seconds of silence every 60 seconds until activated.
If you already own the predecessor of Motion Filter (The Sweeper), you are eligible to upgrade to the new version for $25. All existing The Sweeper owners have been sent an upgrade code via email. If you haven't received this email, please reach out to support@deniseaudio.com and we will help you out.
Tooltips: Toggle the tooltips on/off
Sidechain: Trigger Motion Filter’s envelope follower with an external sidechain. Not active in LFO mode.
Motion type: Select between Sweeper and LFO motion. Sweeper mode reacts to the incoming audio signal and LFO is controlled by a configurable waveform.
Filter type: Select between low-pass, high-pass, bandpass and notch filter types.
Resonance type: Choose between Regular (stationary) or Dynamic resonance behavior.
Detector Stereo Link: Let the detection function react to a summed or dual mono signal.
Resonance start and end: Set the start and end values for the resonance motion in Dynamic mode.
Filter slope: Adjust filter slope from a gentle 12 dB/octave all the way to surgical 96 dB/octave.
Filter flip: Reverse the direction of the filter motion.
Start: Set the starting frequency for the filter motion.
Freq lock: Lock the frequency start and end points to a fixed ratio.
End: Set the maximum frequency for the filter motion.
Resonance: Adjust the emphasis on frequencies around the cutoff.
Sweeper mode:
- Detection: Set the sensitivity of the dynamics detection.
- Attack: Adjust the attack time of the filter's envelope.
- Release: Adjust the release time of the filter's envelope.
- Release sync: Set the filter envelope's release time to sync with host tempo.
- Skew: Adjust the midpoint of the filter action.
LFO Mode
- Waveform: Select the LFO wave shape.
- Speed: Set the rate of the LFO in Hz or sync to the host tempo.
- Smooth: Soften the edges of the LFO wave to adjust its shape.
Mix: Blend the dry signal with the filter effect.
Bypass: Bypass the plugin.
Output: Set Motion Filter's global output volume.
Windows: Windows 10 or newer (64-bit)
Mac: macOS 10.11 or newer (64-bit) including native Apple Silicon
Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)