Install
Close every DAW before replacing the plugin. Use the package instructions for the final release; typical VST3 locations are the user-local or global Common VST3 folder. Reopen the DAW and rescan.
Current beta manual
SjammieFilter
Dual-filter multi-FX for dirty movement, filter routing, drive and audio-reactive character. This manual follows the current 43-parameter Windows VST3 contract.
First sound
Quick start
- Load SjammieFilter as an audio effect on a drum, vocal, synth, screech or FX layer.
- Start around 75% Mix so the dry signal remains available.
- Choose a mode and move Cutoff on Filter 1 or Filter 2.
- Try Serial, Parallel or Stereo Split routing.
- Add Dirt, Bite, Space, Pump or Vowel Sjamm in small steps.
- Lower Output before comparing louder processed settings.
HOST SYNC
The plugin reads DAW tempo when available and shows HOST SYNC. Without host tempo it uses a 150 BPM fallback. Test tempo changes before relying on synced movement.
Automation and state
Host-visible parameters are designed for automation and project recall. Save and reopen a test project after installing a new beta candidate.
Signal and filters
Core controls
Input / OutputInput trim from -24 to +24 dB and output trim from -24 to +12 dB.
Mix / BypassDry-wet balance and host-visible bypass.
Auto GainGentle internal level helper; not a limiter or mastering loudness matcher.
RoutingSerial, Parallel or Stereo Split.
Filter 1 / Filter 2Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass or Notch with 20 Hz to 20 kHz cutoff, resonance and per-filter drive.
OversamplingOff, 2x, 4x or 8x true anti-alias processing. Higher modes use more CPU; new instances default to 2x.
Colour and movement
Character controls
Clip ModeSoft, Hard, Cubic, Asym, Fold, Fuzz or Diode, with Shape and Asymmetry controls.
LFOFree or host-synced Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square or Random movement targeting one or both filters.
Envelope AmountLets incoming audio drive filter movement.
Dirt / Bite / PumpMacros for pressure, sharper character and pumping movement.
Space / Vowel SjammKick-space and vocal-pocket character macros.
Attic ModeDarker, rougher character.
Sjammie Mode!Creative chaos direction. The stable host parameter ID remains Chaos.
Tuning and cleanupKey Root, Scale, Key Lock, Note Snap, Harmonic Snap, SjammTune, post lowpass, hi-shelf, mono maker and sub enhancement.
UI note: the visible Motion and LFO 2 rate/depth controls currently mirror existing LFO parameters; they are not separate automation IDs.
Current evidence
Compatibility status
FormatWindows x64 VST3 audio effect.
pluginvalCurrent Release candidate passes strictness 10.
Bitwig Studio 6.0.6Current load gate passes; deeper exact-candidate editor, automation, resize, save/reopen and render proof remains open.
Other hostsCurrent renamed build still needs focused FL Studio validation; Ableton Live, Studio One and Cubase are not yet claimed.
Troubleshooting
Start with the simple checks.
Rescan VST3, remove duplicate older builds, test a new empty project and retry with oversampling Off. Include product version, Windows version, DAW, sample rate, buffer size and reproduction steps in a future support report.