Filter M12 by Arturia is a multi-mode filter plugin that recreates the Oberheim Matrix-12 filter from 1984 using TAE analog modeling, and the name is often typed with crack or keygen.
Filter M12 at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Filter |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 1 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €50.58 |
What Filter M12 does
Filters cut or boost certain frequencies so a producer can shape the tonal character of a sound. A low-pass filter removes high frequencies, a high-pass filter removes low rumble, and a Notch filter pinpoints a narrow frequency. The plugin combines these controls with tone control and programmable modulation envelopes, so sweeps, rhythmic motion and randomized glitch patterns can all be built from the same panel.
Key features
- Multi-mode filter section. The filter provides Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and Notch modes, with four further modes built from combined 1-Pole Low Pass filters.
- Modelled analog tone. The filter tone is produced by TAE analog modeling, which the developer presents as a recreation of the Matrix-12 filter.
- Programmable modulation envelopes. Modulation envelopes can be programmed to move the filter over time, from smooth sweeps to rhythmic motion.
Use cases
- Sweeps and rhythmic filter motion. The modulation envelopes and the multi-mode filter can drive smooth sweeps and rhythmic filter motion across a sound.
- Frequency shaping in a DAW. The filter modes can cut low rumble, remove unwanted high frequencies or pinpoint a frequency with a Notch filter.
Compatibility
Filter M12 is listed as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with a minimum of macOS 10.13 and native support for Apple Silicon. It needs 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of disk space, and a trial is available.
Who it is for
The plugin suits producers and sound designers who want a Matrix-12 style multi-mode filter for sweeps, rhythmic motion and glitch effects inside a DAW.
Filter M12 compared with similar plugins
FiltR Bank Pro by Minimal System Group is an effects filter offered as VST2 on Windows only. EQ65 by Eventide is an effects filter in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and Motion Filter by Denise Audio is an effects filter in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter M12 | Arturia | Filter | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €50.58 |
| MicroFX Filter | Heavyocity | Filter | Windows, macOS | €53.55 | |
| FiltR Bank Pro | Minimal System Group | Filter | VST2 | Windows | €14.88 |
| EQ65 | Eventide | Filter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Motion Filter | Denise Audio | Filter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €13.39 (regular €64.26) |
Price and availability
Filter M12 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €50.58. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Filter M12 FAQ
Is Filter M12 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link listings for the Windows and macOS builds exist, and they are not provided by the developer.
Does Filter M12 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. native support for Apple Silicon with a minimum of macOS 10.13.