Quick Sampler filter types in Logic Pro for Mac
Quick Sampler provides multiple filter types you can choose in the Filter controls. Each filter type has unique sonic characteristics and responds differently to incoming signals. This flexible collection of filters enables you to subtly or dramatically sculpt the tone of your instruments.
Quick Sampler filter types
Lowpass (LP): This filter type passes the portion of a signal below a specified cutoff frequency and rolls off the portion above that frequency.
Bandpass (BP): This filter type passes the portion of a signal occupying a band surrounding the cutoff frequency and rolls off the portions above and below that band.
Highpass (HP): This filter type passes the portion of a signal above a specified cutoff frequency and rolls off the portion below that frequency.
Band reject (BR): This filter type cuts a narrow band around a resonant frequency. The remainder of the signal is affected minimally.
Peaking: This filter type boosts a narrow band around a resonant frequency. The remainder of the signal is affected minimally.
There are multiple two-pole, four-pole, multi-pole state-variable and analog-modeled LP, BP, and HP filter designs in Sampler, each with distinctive characteristics that you may prefer for a given purpose. The available LP, BP, and HP filter designs include Creamy, Edgy, Gritty, Lush, Lush (Fat), and Sharp variants.
Creamy: Multi-pole state-variable filter.
Edgy: Two- or four-pole analog-modeled filters. Four-pole variants provide a steeper roll-off of frequencies beyond the cutoff.
Gritty: Two-pole filters designed to saturate heavily at higher Resonance and Drive settings.
Lush: Four-pole lowpass analog-modeled filters.
Lush (Fat): Four-pole analog-modeled filters.
Sharp: Two-pole analog-modeled filters.
The three principal filter controls have standard functions for all filter types.
Cutoff: Controls the filter cutoff frequency.
Resonance: Controls the filter resonance or emphasis. Higher settings boost frequencies in the immediate vicinity of the cutoff frequency.
Drive: Allows the filter to be overdriven; the precise effect varies with each filter design.