Motion Filter
No More Static Sounds
Motion Filter is for making music move. A reimagination of our cult plugin The Sweeper, this is a gorgeous, state-of-the-art filter that can modulate in multiple dimensions to animate stagnant sounds. You’ll never reach for your static filter plugins again.
Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
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Sweep static mixes to the side
Filter sweeps are a staple of modern music and entire genres have been defined by the technique.
Motion Filter lets you take your sweeps to the next level – and in any direction, shape or form you desire. It offers a state-of-the-art digital filter with two configurable motion modes. Use it to create movement that responds to your track’s dynamics, or build sweeping tonal shifts that unfold over time.
At subtle settings, Motion Filter can behave like a traditional filter with a touch of organic movement. At extreme settings, it can transform any sonic material into an ear-catching mix element. You can even use it as a more surgical alternative to your regular sidechain tools.
Motion Filter gives flat samples, repeating loops and other rigid sounds a new lease on life.
For the filter fanatics
Ultra-clean filter
Sweep your sound with a pristine and surgical resonant filter that shines on any source. Motion Filter's advanced DSP offers a smooth and even response across the entire frequency range thanks to its Nyquist-corrected architecture.
Dynamic or periodic motion
Choose from the classic Sweeper mode from the original Denise The Sweeper plugin for envelope-controlled sweeps, or the brand-new LFO mode for waveform-based motion. Detailed motion parameters let you dial in custom movement for any situation.
Clean, functional and straightforward
Visualize the filter action and change its behavior with a simple and user friendly interface.
Master the art of motion
Start and end points
Set the minimum and maximum frequencies of the sweep to make sure you’re always in the sweet spot.
Dynamic resonance
Sweep the filter’s resonance with the cutoff frequency for another dimension of timbral change.
Sidechaining
Engage the plugin's sidechain mode to use the dynamics of one source in your mix to affect the filter characteristics of another.
Filter flip
Reverse the direction of the filter motion back and forth with the Flip control.
Flexible filter characteristics
Multi-mode filter
Choose from low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch filter modes for any flavor of frequency subtraction.
Slopes up to 96 db/octave
Go gently or get surgical with selectable filter slopes ranging from 12 to 96 dB/octave. Even at the extremes, Motion Filter stays clean without introducing nasty artifacts.
Two motion modes: LFO and Envelope
Sweeper - Move with the dynamics of your track
Sweeper mode gives you the original Sweeper plugin’s envelope-controlled filter to use your track’s dynamics as a modulation source. Active sounds like loops and percussion instantly get into motion as their peaks and valleys vary 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.
Tempo sync and waveform shaping
Get your music pumping by syncing the LFO rate to the host in LFO mode or syncing the release control in Sweeper mode to filter in time with your track's tempo. Adjust the waveform with Phase, Skew and Smooth controls.
It’s your new favorite filter
Do you like moving and tweaking the cutoff control on your synths? Motion Filter lets you apply the same lively effect anywhere in your mix without ever entering the automation lanes.
Filters have been a basic tool of sound design since the early days of audio. The reason is simple—a great filter with compelling motion options can cover a huge range of sonic territory. Whether you’re looking to subtly enhance static samples, add timbral interest to vocals, or emphasize the punch of dynamic sources like drums, creative producers have long turned to techniques from subtractive synthesis for inspiration.
With Motion Filter, we zoomed in on this approach to deliver a filter plugin that does everything you need and nothing you don’t. The plugin is CPU light, sounds surgically clean and comes with a slick and friendly interface. The result is a highly usable tool you can reach for in any situation that calls for filter or motion effects.
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 on intro sale for just $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)