CATALYST 2, a new version of the hybrid multi-filter. The main function of the device is centered on the “LP/HP Morphing Filter” section. Here you can customize the LowPass and HighPass filter parameters individually, using the LP / HP filter morphing with Cutoff. The available independent settings of the LP / HP filter parameters are Resonance, Frequency, and Boost Shelf-filters.

CATALYST 2 include Envelope Follower, that help to create by the Amp level of external signal new modulation curve that affect to the selected filter parameter.

Catalyst 2 is a newer redesigned version of multifilter.


Additional MultiMode filter includes 6 filter types (LP12, LP24, LP BW, BP6, HP12, HP BW). It has an option to be used in PRE / POST / SUM positions around the “Main LP / HP Morphing filter”. In other words, you have a flexible second filter with pre and post-routing.

To change the parameters of the incoming signal, you can use the Swap Channel and Phase Invert functions. CURVE is a Transient Shaper section with Attack and Decay settings. EQ-KILL is a 3-Band function for removing (isolate) Low/Mid/High frequencies.

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Main Morphing Filter

Cutoff - Morphing around Lowpass and Highpass filters.
Lowpass and Highpass filters include individual settings.

LP filter includes:
- Resonance
- Resonance Track (adjustment of low versus high cutoffs)
- Booster (psycho-acoustic low shelf-filter)
- Frequency (adjust the frequency of the low boost)

HP filter includes:
- Resonance
- Resonance Track (adjustment of high versus low cutoffs)
- Booster (psycho-acoustic high shelf-filter)
- Frequency (adjust the frequency of the high boost)

Multimode Filter

6 filter types that have the option to be used as either Pre/Post or Sum relative to the “Main LP/HP Morphing filter”.

Multi-Mode:
- LP12: 12dB/oct lowpass
- LP24: 24dB/oct lowpass
- LP BW: Brickwall lowpass (Resonance not active)
- BP6: 6 dB/oct Bandpass roll-offs
- HP12: 12dB/oct highpass
- HP BW: Brickwall highpass (Resonance not active)
Freq - Cutoff frequency
Reso - Resonant peak at cutoff frequency

ENV FOLLOWER

Attack - Rise time when the audio level increases
Release - Fall time when the audio level decreases
Treshold - Audio level for modulation
Amount - Amount of the curve affected to the main signal from incoming Env. Follower signal

CURVE

Curve is a Transient effect. Accentuate or reduce the level of transients, independent of audio level.
Attack - Boost or Cut the attack transients
Hold - Length of the attack boost/cut

Channel Settings

Swap Channels - Swap Left and Right inputs
Phase Invert - Invert the phase of channels

EQ-KILLA

High/Mid/Low frequency remover. Has the option to be used as either Pre/Post or Sum relative to the “Main LP/HP Morphing filter”.
High - Cut High frequencies
Mid - Cut Mid frequencies
Low - Cut Low frequencies

CV-Inputs

On the back of the device you can use automation to control the main parameters using the provided CV inputs. You can also use the Automata-CV inputs section for automation of the Modulation section on the front panel of the device. There is a built-in LFO with 8 included waveforms for additional modulation.

Patches are supported, so you can create and load your own patches.

CATALYST is a flexible hybrid multi-filter with easy control of needed frequencies for many different situations.

UPDATE v.2.1.0:

• Bugfix: Filter no longer clicks with short pauses in the audio.
• Improves of the “Chemical” level activity meter: now decay completely to zero if audio level drops fast
• Bugfix: Device sometimes not sleeping to save CPU when silent.

UPGRADE v.2.0 additions:

• New design panel
• Envelope Follower (based on Attack/Release) with inputs for external signal. Modulate Main Cutoff / Low&High Frequency / Resonance / Track
• Low/High Frequency now displayed in Hz range
• Fixed LFO Rate resolution
• LFO Sync mode (Free / Tempo Synced)
• small bug fixes