Yo, what’s good fam! It’s your boy, back at it again with another gem for the hard drive.
Let’s talk real quick about a struggle we’ve all been through in the studio. You’re in the zone, layin’ down a melody, but it’s clashing with the 808. You open up a heavy EQ plugin, start messing with nodes, and suddenly… the inspiration is gone. You’re doing math instead of making music. Sometimes, you don’t need surgical precision; you just need to dial in the vibe and keep it moving. That’s where today’s plugin, YS Filters Easy, steps in to save the session.
Why YS Filters Easy is a Game-Changer for Your Mix and Workflow
This plugin isn’t trying to be a complex mastering equalizer. It’s a workhorse designed to get your sounds sitting right in the pocket with zero friction. It’s got that “set it and forget it” energy that helps you finish beats faster.
Here is why this joint needs to be in your plugin folder:
- Versatile Filtering: Whether you need to clean up the mud or tame the harsh highs, you’ve got four solid flavors: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject. It covers all the bases for creative sweeps or mix hygiene.
- Resonance Control: You can switch the resonance regulator between 4 fixed steps or go smooth. This is key for deciding if you want a subtle cleanup or a screaming filter effect for transitions.
- The “Flux” Factor: This is the secret sauce. The “Flux” knob adds movement by slightly shifting channel frequencies relative to each other. It takes a static, boring sound and gives it some stereo width and life.
- Parallel Power: No need for complicated bus routing. You can mix the effect in parallel with the source directly in the plugin.
- Safety First: It has a built-in peak limiter at the output. If you crank that resonance too hard, this catches the spikes so you don’t clip your master fader. It keeps your headroom safe.
⚡ Pro Producer Tip: The “Flux” Widener
Don’t sleep on the “Flux” knob for your Hi-Hats. If your hat loops feel too centered and boring, throw YS Filters Easy on the channel. Set the filter to open (so it doesn’t cut frequencies) but dial up the Flux. It introduces phase movement that pushes the hats to the sides of the stereo field, making room in the middle for your kick and snare to slap harder.
Tech Specs (Keep it Light)
This thing is lightweight, weighing in at just 41 MB, so it won’t bog down your CPU. It’s compatible with Windows and Mac.
One really dope feature for those of you rocking older laptops: the developer included a way to optimize the graphics.
- Graphic Optimization: The download comes with folders (knob-31-51-101). If your video card is struggling to render the big smooth knobs, you can swap the image files for smaller ones (from the ’31’ folder) to save resources.
- Default Mode: It comes set to ‘101’ for maximum smoothness and visual accuracy, but it’s nice to know the dev looked out for the producers on budget rigs.
The Verdict
Honestly, YS Filters Easy lives up to its name. It slaps because it keeps things simple. The inclusion of the “Flux” movement and the safety limiter makes it more than just a standard filter—it’s a creative tool. If you want to automate some dope intros or just clean up a synth bus without overthinking it, grab this one. It sits perfectly in the mix.
YS – Filters Easy_ v.1,0 ( 41 MB )
Let me know in the comments how this sits in your latest project! Are you using the Flux feature for width or just strictly filtering? Let’s talk shop below! 👇
