Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
FilterFreak is a filter plugin from Soundtoys. Score 8.5/10, price $149, formats and comparisons.
Cableguys FilterShaper 3 by Cableguys. LFO-drawn filter modulation from Cableguys: rhythmic filtering with the drawing workflow ShaperBox fans know.
Score verdict
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
| 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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