Plugin comparison

Output Movement 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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The side-by-side

Score verdict

Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, FabFilter Volcano 3 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Technical matrix

Specs compared

SignalOutput MovementFabFilter Volcano 3
Price—$149
Dubspot Score8.28.6
FormatsVST, VST3, AU, AAXVST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), CLAP, AAX Native, AudioSuite
Presets300+ presets—
Rhythm enginesFour synchronized rhythm engines—
ModulationLFO, Step Sequencer, and Sidechain modulation, plus Flux and Randomizer modes—
Macro controlXY pad controlling up to 152 parameters—
EffectsAnalog filters, EQ, delay, distortion, compression, and reverb—
Apple SiliconNative Apple Silicon compatibility (M1, M2 and beyond) as of v1.2.0—
Filters—Four analog-sounding filters with flexible routing
Filter shapes—Includes non-linear bell, shelf, notch and all-pass filters
Per-filter drive—Internal saturation control on each filter
Modulation sources—16-step XLFOs, XY controllers, envelope generators, envelope followers and MIDI sources
Routing—Per-channel and mid/side routing modes; stereo and mono versions
Quality—High Quality oversampling mode

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