Cure Audio has released Scream, a free filter plugin designed to recreate the well-known Scream filter from Massive in a standalone effect for modern DAWs. It is positioned as a versatile tool for electronic music production, but it looks broad enough to be useful well beyond that space.
A Classic Aggressive Filter in Plugin Form
Scream has the character of the original filter, which became known for its aggressive tone, strong resonance, and edgy sound. That kind of filter has long been a go-to choice for shaping basses, leads, and more intense sound design, so putting it into a separate plugin makes practical sense.
From the description, Cure Audio seems to be aiming for the same raw energy, while making the effect available across a wider range of hosts and workflows.
More Than a Bass Filter
Although this type of filter will naturally appeal to bass-heavy production styles, Cure Audio says Scream can also be used on drums, synths, pads, and vocals. In other words, it is meant to work as a broader color and movement tool rather than a one-purpose effect.
The plugin can apparently move from subtler saturation into much harsher and more distorted territory – it depends on how hard it is pushed. That gives it a bit more range than the name alone might suggest.
Built-In Modulation for Faster Workflow
One of the more useful additions here is the built-in modulation engine. Scream includes both an LFO and a Performer system, so users can draw modulation shapes directly inside the plugin instead of relying on DAW automation for every movement.
That should make it easier to build sweeps, rhythmic motion, and more animated filter effects without slowing down the workflow.
Lightweight and Open Source
Cure Audio also describes Scream as fast, intuitive, and lightweight. There’s no overloaded menu structure or unnecessary complexity. That matters for this kind of effect, since a filter plugin usually works best when it feels quick and immediate.
Another strong point is that Scream is both free and open source, which will likely make it even more appealing to producers who want a capable creative tool without restrictions.
Features
- Free filter plugin from Cure Audio
- Recreates the Scream filter known from Massive
- Designed for basses, leads, drums, synths, pads, and vocals
- Can move from subtle saturation to more aggressive distortion
- Built-in LFO modulation engine
- Performer system for drawing custom movement
- Clean and lightweight interface
- Open-source release
- Available across major DAWs
Plugin Formats
You can get the plugin in VST3, CLAP, and AUv2 formats for both Windows and macOS.
Free Download
Scream filter plugin is available as a free download from Cure Audio.
