Filterstation2 vs Bass Mint
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.
Bass Mint
Enhance and synthesize bass frequencies for music production and audio editing. This tool offers five distinct modes to add depth to kicks, enrich voices, or tune percussive elements. It also includes features to clean up inaudible bass and control stereo imaging.
- Bass and sub enhancement
- Synthesize new bass frequencies
- Tune percussive hits
- Anti-rumble filter
- Mid-only and mono bass control
- Clarity knob for de-mudding
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
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"Super powerful plugin... Highly recommended." - The REAPER Blog https://reaperblog.net/2022/01/bass-mint/ Unfiltered Audio's Bass Mint is now available on iOS as a Standalone app or AUv3 plugin! Bass Mint is a simple-to-use but immensely powerful bass and sub enhancement utility. You can use it to add extra bass to your kick drums, or to make podcast voices more full-bodied. With five different modes, Bass Mint can either accentuate and clean up existing bass in your input signal, or it can synthesize new bass from scratch! The SYNTHESIZE and RESONATE modes can be tuned to specific frequencies, allowing you to make any percussive hits sound more in tune with the rest of your song (For extremely quick tuning, dozens of presets are included with correct frequencies for all note values). Bass Mint includes multiple methods of making your bass sit better in the mix. The ANTI-RUMBLE filter removes all inaudible bass from your track, clearing up some headroom to make the audible frequencies louder. MID ONLY affects only center-channel bass, while MONO BASS places all bass below the cutoff directly into the center of the stereo field. The CLARITY knob acts as a quick de-mud control to scoop out some of the mids. As an AUv3 plugin, Bass Mint has been tested to work perfectly with Garageband, Drambo, AUM, Cubasis, Beatmaker, Nanostudio, apeMatrix, Loopy Pro, and more! Additionally, with its clear layout and smart resizing, Bass Mint can be used on tablets and phones with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bass Mint at 4.9 against Filterstation2's 4.4. Bass Mint also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). Filterstation2's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Bass Mint $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bass Mint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Filterstation2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bass Mint's.
Filterstation2 ships an update every 19 months, Bass Mint fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Filterstation2 | Bass Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audio Damage, Inc. | Unfiltered Audio |
Customer experience
Filterstation2
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In-app purchases
Filterstation2
No in-app purchases
Bass Mint
No in-app purchases









