FabFilter Twin 3

FabFilter Twin 3: The Virtual Analog Synth With FabFilter Filters

FabFilter Twin 3 pairs four analog-modelled oscillators with the FabFilter filter design that mixing engineers already trust. Add a 100-slot modulation matrix, drag-and-drop routing and an integrated effects section, and you get a synth that sits between straight virtual analog and full modular. The 2020 redesign refreshed the interface without breaking the workflow producers already knew.

What’s Inside

• Four analog-modelled oscillators: sine, triangle, square (pulse), sawtooth, noise, plus square pure and triangle pure
• Oscillator sync, ring mod, pulse width: classic subtractive controls per oscillator
• Four filters: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, shelf — slopes 6 to 48 dB/octave
• Series or parallel routing: run all four filters in a chain or split them per oscillator
• 100-slot modulation matrix: XLFOs (basic shapes or 16-step sequencers), ADHSR envelopes, envelope followers, XY pads, sliders as macros
• Drag-and-drop modulation: drag any modulator onto any parameter to make a connection
• Built-in effects: distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, phaser, EQ
• Polyphony up to 32 voices: enough for chord stacks and long tails
• Multiple velocity curves: MPE-friendly response

Who Is It For?

Producers who want a subtractive synth that goes deep without turning into a modular puzzle. The workflow suits mixing engineers who already own FabFilter plugins — Twin 3’s filters and interface language match Pro-Q and Pro-C. Sound designers get modulation depth that reaches close to Serum territory in a different sonic direction. Anyone tired of preset-hopping through five different virtual analog synths for pads, basses and leads picks Twin 3 for the one-synth-does-it-all workflow.

System Requirements

• macOS 10.13 or higher, 64-bit, Apple Silicon native
• Windows 11, 10, 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP

How Producers Use FabFilter Twin 3

House and techno producers use two saw oscillators detuned with a low-pass filter modulated by an XLFO for classic supersaw leads. Ambient producers stack four sine oscillators at different octaves and use envelope followers on the filter for evolving drones. Trap producers set a square oscillator through a band-pass filter modulated by a 16-step XLFO for rhythmic pluck patterns. Cinematic composers use the XY pads as macros to morph between brassy, string-like, and pad textures with one mouse gesture. See our synthesizer plugins collection for related tools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin 3 a good synth for beginners?

Yes. The interface uses clear labelling and the drag-and-drop modulation makes routing signals easier to learn than most modular synths. Beginners can start with a two-oscillator patch and one filter, then add modulation as they get comfortable. The preset library covers most starting points for pads, basses and leads.

How does Twin 3 compare to u-he Diva or Serum?

Different flavours. Diva emulates specific vintage analog synths with more character and higher CPU. Serum focuses on wavetable synthesis with a different sound palette. Twin 3 sits between them — analog-style oscillators with a modern modulation matrix and lower CPU. If you already own FabFilter effects and want a matching synth, Twin 3 is the obvious pick.

Does Twin 3 support MPE?

Yes. Twin 3 responds to MPE controllers like the Roli Seaboard, LinnStrument and Osmose. Per-note pitch bend, pressure and Y-axis routing work through the modulation matrix so any parameter can respond to MPE input.

Pair Twin 3 with the FabFilter Total Bundle for the full FabFilter chain.