Octaves

About

Octaves is a multi-effects plugin by AudioThing. It splits the audio spectrum into octave bands, using a model of a passive bandpass filter. It is modeled on the Brüel & Kjaer 1613 Octave Bandpass, a filter made for use with a 2203/2204 sound level meter. The plugin adds input, output, mix and soft saturation controls, which allow the filter to be overdriven.

What it sounds like

Setting artifacts to high makes the filter pop and click when switching bands, and the switching can be used as a percussive effect.

Features

• Octave band filtering of the audio spectrum
• Input, output, mix and soft saturation controls
• Artifacts setting for pinging the filter
• Impedance control acting as resonance, reached via the back panel
• Oversampling control to avoid sample rate artifacts
• Dials for opening band volume regardless of knob position

Good for

• Creative filtering
• Pinging
• Sound design
• Mixing
• Feedback patching