8.5Great
FilterFreak (Soundtoys) — effect from Soundtoys. Score 8.5/10, price $149, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
FilterFreak vs Cableguys FilterShaper 3
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
8.2Great
Cableguys FilterShaper 3 by Cableguys. LFO-drawn filter modulation from Cableguys—rhythmic filtering with the same drawing workflow as ShaperBox fans know.
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 | Cableguys FilterShaper 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | €79 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Soundtoys | — |
| Developer | Soundtoys | Cableguys |
| Typical price | $149 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | LFO filter modulator |
| Relation | — | Sibling to ShaperBox family |
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