Kilohearts Disperser vs FabFilter Volcano 3

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.

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Specs compared

Kilohearts DisperserFabFilter Volcano 3
Price$59$149
Dubspot Score
FormatsVST, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), AAX, Kilohearts SnapinVST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite
TypeAll-pass filter effect (phase rotator)
Frequency controlSets the cutoff frequency around which phases are rotated
Amount controlIncreases the order of the all-pass filter to intensify the effect
Pinch controlAdjusts the Q to concentrate the phase delay around the cutoff frequency
Gain handlingRotates signal phases while preserving the original gain of the signal
AvailabilityRuns as a standalone plugin and as a snapin inside Kilohearts host plugins
FiltersFour analog-sounding filters with flexible routing
Filter shapesIncludes non-linear bell, shelf, notch and all-pass filters
Per-filter driveInternal saturation control on each filter
Modulation sources16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers and MIDI sources
RoutingPer-channel and mid/side routing modes; stereo and mono versions
QualityHigh Quality oversampling mode

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