Filter SEM is a multi-mode filter plugin from Arturia that recreates the 12 dB per octave VCF of the Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module and adds new features to it.
Filter SEM 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 SEM does
Arturia states that the modelling follows meticulous techniques, and the plugin can process acoustic instruments, shape vocals, perform sweeps across a whole mix and create builds inside a DAW.
Filter SEM is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native support for Apple Silicon listed and a minimum of macOS 10.13. Queries for this release usually pair the name with crack, keygen and serial key, and the macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack. The Windows build is packed as x64 crack and x86 crack, the repack most often arrives as .rar and .iso, and a working serial is the string most searched alongside the torrent and magnet link forms.
Key features
- Filter sweeps and builds. The filter can be swept across a full mix or used to create builds, which the developer lists as a core use.
- Acoustic and vocal processing. The plugin can shape acoustic instrument recordings and vocals inside a DAW, not only synth sounds.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searches for Filter SEM crack, keygen and serial key form the most common query group for this release.
- Repack, .rar and .iso builds. The repack of Filter SEM is commonly shared as .rar and .iso archives alongside the magnet link.
Use cases
- Full-mix sweeps. The filter can be swept across the whole mix to create transitions and builds.
Compatibility
Filter SEM is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with macOS 10.13 as the minimum and native Apple Silicon support listed. It needs 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of disk space.
Who it is for
The plugin suits electronic musicians and music producers who want a classic 70s synth filter character applied to synth parts, acoustic instruments or vocals, and sound designers who build sweeps and builds across a mix.
Filter SEM compared with similar plugins
EQ65 from Eventide is an effects filter available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Motion Filter from Denise Audio shares the same format list and operating systems, so the choice between them rests on the developer and the filter design rather than on platform support.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter SEM | Arturia | Filter | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €50.58 |
| EQ65 | Eventide | Filter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| FiltR Bank Pro | Minimal System Group | Filter | VST2 | Windows | €14.88 |
| MicroFX Filter | Heavyocity | Filter | Windows, macOS | €53.55 | |
| Motion Filter | Denise Audio | Filter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €13.39 (regular €64.26) |
Price and availability
Filter SEM 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 SEM FAQ
Where can I download Filter SEM crack for free?
Filter SEM is available as a trial from Arturia, and the release circulates as a repack in .rar and .iso archives on the usual distribution sites.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Filter SEM?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for this release, and the registration code is the string most often typed with the plugin name.
Is Filter SEM available as a torrent or magnet link?
The plugin is found as a torrent or magnet link alongside the .dmg crack and the x64 crack builds.
Does Filter SEM run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, with a minimum of macOS 10.13.