KORG launches Filter Ark plug-in with four‑way component‑modeled filters

KORG introduced Filter Ark ahead of the 2026 NAMM Show, expanding KORG Collection with a component‑modeled filter engine that puts several legendary filter topologies into one plug‑in. The new tool lets users combine up to four filters in flexible routing arrangements, blend vintage character with newly designed filter types, and build complex signal paths for everything from subtle tone shaping to aggressive feedback effects.

At its core, Filter Ark focuses on component modeling rather than simple emulation. That means the plug‑in recreates circuit-level behavior of classic and modern filters, preserving nonlinearities and saturation that define much of vintage synth character. Users can stack multiple iconic filter types to create hybrid responses not found in single hardware units, opening up formant-like resonances, rich multimode sweeps, and densely layered textures without untangling a jungle of patch cables.

The modulation system is a standout. Filter Ark includes multiple LFOs, an Envelope Follower, and a Step Sequencer, giving modulation depth and performance control usually reserved for modular rigs. Beyond acting as an effect, the plug‑in can function as a sound generator, letting players run raw oscillators or processed audio through multi‑filter routings to design basses, leads, pads, and evolving atmospheres entirely in the host DAW. Presets and macro controls make sound shaping immediate, while deeper routing options invite detailed experimentation.

For the community this is practical and immediate: producers who chase classic filter tones can now build hybrid filter chains without hunting down rare modules or modifying hardware. Sound designers gain a platform for complex movement and dynamic filtering thanks to the Envelope Follower and sequenced modulation, and live performers get hands‑on control over dramatic sweeps and automated textures. Because Filter Ark sits inside KORG Collection, it integrates with existing projects and presets, speeding up workflow for those already invested in KORG’s plug‑in ecosystem.

Filter Ark is available now with an introductory price of $49.99 USD, normally $99. The lower price point makes it an accessible way to add component‑modeled filters to a studio toolkit without the GAS hit of vintage hardware. Expect to hear demos and in‑person showcases at NAMM, but for immediate use the plug‑in can be downloaded and tried in sessions today.

What this means for readers is straightforward: a versatile, studio‑ready filter playground is now affordable and integrated, so verify how it fits into your signal chain, experiment with stacked routings for unique tones, and consider grabbing the intro price while it lasts.