Filterstation2 vs DAW Cassette
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Filterstation2
This app offers a versatile dual filter effect for music production, inspired by classic hardware. It features twelve filter algorithms, an envelope follower, and multiple operating modes for creative sound shaping. Its user-friendly interface and resizable GUI make it a powerful tool for producers.
- Twelve filter algorithms
- Envelope follower with sidechain
- VCA mode for tremolo/gate
- LFO with tempo sync
- Serial, parallel, and stereo modes
- Resizable GUI
- Cross-platform preset manager
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Filterstation 2 is the Audio Damage dual filter, built for sound design and performance rather than corrective EQ. It runs two resonant filters in series, in parallel, or split across the stereo field, with twelve filter algorithms and a full set of modulation tools for movement, distortion, and rhythm. FEATURES Twelve filter algorithms, including our 914 bandpass and Filterpod lowpass models, a clean state-variable filter, and an MS20-style filter, covering lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and notch. Each of the two filter slots can run a different one. Serial, parallel, and true stereo routing. Run the filters one into the next, side by side, or split hard left and right. Envelope follower with stereo sidechain. Drive the cutoff from a signal's own dynamics for auto-wah, or feed in an external source so one track opens the filter on another. LFO with twelve patterns, internal or tempo-synced. VCA mode for tremolo and gating. FSU section for extra signal hacking, for when clean is not the point. Resizable vector interface, sharp on every iPhone and iPad display. Universal preset system. XML-based presets move between iOS and the desktop versions. IN USE... Sweep the cutoff by hand for filter rises and drops. Set the envelope follower to track the input for an auto-wah that moves with your playing. Patch a kick into the sidechain to duck a pad or bassline in time. Run the two filters in series for steep formant shapes, or in parallel for wide dual-band sweeps. Tempo-sync the LFO for rhythmic gating, then bring in the FSU section when the part needs to fall apart. Filterstation 2 runs as an AUv3 plugin inside any compatible iOS host, including AUM, Cubasis, Drambo, apeMatrix, and GarageBand. It is also available for macOS, Windows, and Linux as a desktop plugin, and presets move freely between them. Requires iOS 13 or later. An AUv3 host app is recommended. Features • Twelve different filter algorithms, including MS20 emulation and our classic 914 bandpass and Filterpod lowpass models. • VCA mode for tremolo and gate effects. • LFO with twelve different patterns, and both internal and tempo sync modes. • Envelope follower for dynamic control of filter frequency. • Serial, parallel, and true stereo operating modes. • Easy-to use interface for quick programming. • Vector-based resizable GUI. Use just the filter screen, slide the controls over it, or (in hosts that allow it) open up the whole UI. • Cross-platform XML-based preset manager; copy your desktop presets to the iOS version using Handoff, or share them with your friends and in forums. • Full PDF manual available at Support link.
DAW Cassette
This audio effect plugin emulates the sound of classic tape decks, offering three tape types and adjustable noise levels. It provides intuitive controls for adding warmth and character to music tracks or entire mixes, functioning as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin.
- Emulates classic tape deck sound
- Three tape types (normal, chrome, metal)
- Adjustable noise level
- Tape, head, and motor quality controls
- Input/output gain and dry/wet mix
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
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DAW Cassette is an Audio Unit effect that emulates the sound of a classic tape deck. The intuitive and easy-to-use controls make it a versatile tool for adding warmth and character to a specific track or your entire mix. Features: • Choose between three different tape types (normal, chrome, metal) • Control the noise level (High, Low, Off) • Tape-, head- and motor* quality knobs for dialling in the perfect sound • Additional input gain, output gain and dry/wet mix parameters for convenience * Motor quality only emulates wobbling in this plugin (no slow down effect). DAW Cassette works both as a standalone app, and as an AUv3 plugin. Check out the product web page for more info, sound examples and a user manual. https://klevgrand.se/products/dawcassette Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a mail: support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DAW Cassette at every 3 months against Filterstation2's every 19 months. Filterstation2's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 57%) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Filterstation2 costs $4.99 and DAW Cassette $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Filterstation2 against 4.6 for DAW Cassette. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Filterstation2's written reviews are positive against 57% of DAW Cassette's.
Filterstation2 ships an update every 19 months, DAW Cassette every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Filterstation2 | DAW Cassette |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) | 4.6 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audio Damage, Inc. | Klevgrand Produkter AB |
Customer experience
Filterstation2
DAW Cassette
In-app purchases
Filterstation2
No in-app purchases
DAW Cassette
No in-app purchases









