MetaFilter from Waves is a filter effect built around five filter curves, multiple modulation sources and a built-in 16-step sequence.
MetaFilter at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Filter |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €165.41) |
What MetaFilter does
The plugin offers five filter curves: high-pass, low-pass, band-pass, notch and comb VCA. Cutoff, resonance and delay time can each be driven by several modulation sources, and an envelope-follow input and an external sidechain let the filter respond to the level of the incoming audio or another signal.
An LFO sweeps the filter through wobbles with five waveforms, including random. Rough up audio saturation and bitcrushing are included for dirtier results. Over 90 presets are provided to start from.
Key features
- Five filter curves. High-pass, low-pass, band-pass, notch and comb VCA curves are selectable for the filter stage.
- Modulation sources. Cutoff, resonance and delay time can each be modulated by several sources, including the envelope-follow input and an external sidechain.
- LFO with five waveforms. The LFO sweeps the filter and includes five waveforms, among them a random shape, for wobbling textures.
- Analog delay option. The delay section includes an analog sound option and an offset between the left and right channels.
- Saturation and bitcrushing. Rough up audio adds saturation and bitcrushing for grit and dirt.
Compatibility
MetaFilter is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Windows 10 is the minimum operating system listed.
MetaFilter compared with similar plugins
Hybrid Filter from Minimal Audio is a filter plugin available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Motion Filter from Denise Audio is available in the same VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetaFilter | Waves | Filter | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €165.41) |
| Hybrid Filter | Minimal Audio | Filter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| MicroFX Filter | Heavyocity | Filter | Windows, macOS | €53.55 | |
| Motion Filter | Denise Audio | Filter | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €13.39 (regular €64.26) |
| Filterbank | Rave Generation | Filter | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €128.87 |
Price and availability
MetaFilter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €165.41. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
MetaFilter FAQ
Where can I download MetaFilter crack for free?
The Waves release circulates as a crack, usually packed as .rar or .iso, and a repack is often named alongside the plugin name in searches.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for MetaFilter?
Queries pair the plugin name with serial key and keygen, and a working serial is the string most often typed, though the developer's own licensing is not described here.
Is MetaFilter available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is shared as a torrent and magnet link alongside the .dmg crack and x64 crack builds for Windows and macOS.