Arturia Filter MS-20 V Review (free)

Arturia continue to add to their Effects Collection with another modelled filter. This time it is the MS-20 Filter. Filters all seem to contain their own unique and distinct characteristics, and I assume this is particularly true of vintage analog filters. I’m not one to judge how closely or accurately Arturia replicated the MS-20 here, but I will say having a variety of options is always nice.
Luckily it’s not just a filter, there is also a distortion stage which can be placed either before or after the filter stage. The filter is both a lowpass and highpass, with a main filter cutoff knob, which controls both low and high stages, then independent controls for offset and peak resonance.
I’m really enjoying the new modulation system being placed into all the new effects. This one is a bit more minimal, with only one of each module. You get an enelope follower, step sequencer, and function generator. And nearly every control can be modulated.

Filter MS-20 is a rather simple effect, really just a filter and drive. If you like having various options, it’s worth giving a shot, you can even check out some of the included presets I got to participate in creating. Or maybe you just really love skeuomorphic interfaces that look like vintage gear, this one’s got a lot of texture and I think Arturia have done a good job to keep it from looking outdated any time soon.

Did I mention it’s free? https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/filter-ms-20/overview

Arturia have decided to launch Filter MS-20 V for free for a limited time