8.5Great
FilterFreak (Soundtoys) — effect from Soundtoys. Score 8.5/10, price $149, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
FilterFreak vs Cytomic The Drop
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.3Great
Cytomic The Drop by Cytomic. Analog-modeled multi-mode filters with drive—ladder and friends for synth-style filtering on any track.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, FilterFreak comes out ahead (8.5). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | FilterFreak | Cytomic The Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Soundtoys | — |
| Developer | Soundtoys | Cytomic |
| Typical price | $149 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Multi-mode analog-modeled filter |
| Companion | — | Often paired with The Glue |
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