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.
Cytomic The Drop by Cytomic. Analog-modeled multi-mode filters with drive: ladder and friends for synth-style filtering on any track.
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 | 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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