Download KORG Filter Ark v1.0.4 for Mac free. It is the full latest version setup of Filter Ark for macOS. KORG Filter Ark is a professional creative filter design plugin. It is built for Mac producers and sound designers who want to place the filter at the centre of their creative process rather than treating it as a simple utility effect.
Review of KORG Filter Ark
KORG Filter Ark is a professional filter plugin for Mac built on Component Modeling Technology, the same engine behind the entire KORG Collection series. It combines 14 classic and modern filter modules in one plugin. You can run up to four filters simultaneously with flexible routing, a full modulation system, and macro controls for real-time performance. It was released at NAMM 2026 as the newest addition to KORG Collection 6.
Mac producers working in Logic Pro and Ableton Live have access to basic built-in filters. These get the job done for simple cuts but they offer no character, no vintage behavior, and no ability to stack multiple filter types at once. The result is a creative ceiling. The filter sweeps, evolving textures, and rhythmic modulation that define modern electronic music require more. KORG Filter Ark removes that ceiling. It brings the actual filter circuits from the MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S, and ARP Odyssey to your Mac session. It lets you combine up to four of them in any routing configuration. It then gives you a morphable LFO, an envelope follower with sidechain, a step sequencer, and a random generator to make them move.
The plugin runs on macOS 12 Monterey and all newer versions. It has native Apple Silicon support. It ships as a Universal 2 Binary and runs on M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 Macs without Rosetta 2 translation. Plugin formats on Mac are AU, VST3, AAX, and Standalone. Logic Pro 11 users load it as an Audio Unit. Pro Tools users load it as AAX. Ableton Live 12, GarageBand, Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper users load it as VST3. Installation is managed through KORG Software Pass using a free KORG ID account.
KORG Collection 6 is the context for Filter Ark. It brings together 21 KORG and ARP instruments and effects including classic analogue synths, groove tools, and acoustic instruments all faithfully recreated for modern music production. Filter Ark is included in KORG Collection 6 at no extra cost. Existing KC6 users can download it free by updating KORG Software Pass. It is also a free download for microAudio 22 and microAudio 722 audio interface owners.
Component Modeling Technology Engine
KORG Filter Ark is built on Component Modeling Technology, known as CMT. This is the same engine that powers every plugin in the KORG Collection series. CMT models individual electronic components inside the original hardware circuits. It simulates the transistors, capacitors, and resistors that give each filter its character. This is different from wave-shaping algorithms that approximate the sound of a filter. CMT captures how the original circuit actually behaves under different input conditions. When you push resonance on the MS-20 filter in Filter Ark, it behaves the way the hardware MS-20 behaves. The non-linear response, the self-oscillation at high resonance, and the distinctive frequency slope all come from CMT. This is why Filter Ark sounds like real hardware rather than a smooth digital emulation.
14 Classic and Modern Filter Modules
At the core of Filter Ark are 14 filter modules. Four of them are modeled on legendary hardware: the MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S, and ARP Odyssey. The MS-20 delivers high-pass and low-pass filters with aggressive character and strong resonance at 12dB per octave. The Polysix provides a warm and smooth low-pass filter at 24dB per octave, similar in character to a Roland Juno analog filter. The miniKORG 700S brings the Traveler, a combined high-pass and low-pass filter pair connected in series that was long requested in plugin form. The ARP Odyssey delivers a sharp, cutting low-pass filter with all three of its original circuit variants included.
The remaining ten modules are modern and experimental. The Vowel filter simulates human vocal formants for speech abstraction and formant-like tonal shaping. The Modal Resonator uses physical modeling for organic, acoustic-like resonance on any signal. The Waveguide is based on the KORG Volca Drum and produces resonator-style effects. The Spectrum Tracer combines the characteristics of the input sound with sample material to create unique textures. The Drift filter creates a sense of spatial positioning using a Delta control. The Morphing filter blends between different filter types in real time. The IR filter is an impulse response loader for convolution-based filter shapes. The Stereo filter processes left and right channels independently for wide filter movement. The Allpass filter manipulates phase without affecting amplitude. The Multimode filter covers a range of standard filter types for EQ duties.
Modulation System
Filter Ark includes four modulation sources. The first is a morphable LFO with multiple wave shapes including a Sample and Hold mode. Sample and Hold takes a random value and holds it for a defined duration. This creates step-like filter jumps that lock to the LFO rate, which is especially effective for rhythmically quantized filter movement in techno and electronic music. The second source is an Envelope Follower with sidechain input. It tracks the dynamics of the input signal to drive the cutoff. Sensitivity, attack, and decay controls smooth or sharpen the response. On guitars it works like a well-tuned auto-wah, reacting naturally to pick attack. The third source is a customizable Step Sequencer. It drives the cutoff frequency, resonance, and LFO rate in sync with the DAW clock. This gives you locked filter patterns that repeat independently of your arrangement without drawing automation. The fourth source is a Random Generator for continuous evolving motion. All four sources can target cutoff, resonance, and other filter parameters simultaneously.
Four Macro Controls
Filter Ark includes four assignable macro knobs. Each macro can control multiple parameters at once. You assign parameters by dragging and dropping the assignment point from the macro knob onto any target parameter in the interface. This keeps the workflow fast during live performance and preset exploration. The four macros turn a complex four-filter routing with active modulation into four hands-on controls that reshape the sound in real time. Factory presets come with macro assignments already configured. This means you can load a preset and immediately use the macros to hear what the plugin can do before editing anything manually.
Noise Generator and Scale Quantizer
Filter Ark can work without any audio input. The built-in noise generator feeds directly into the filter chain. Combined with the step sequencer or LFO, this lets you create rhythmic percussive textures, filtered noise sequences, and melodic patterns without loading a separate instrument on Mac. The Scale Quantizer locks the cutoff frequency to a specific musical scale. Any modulated filter movement stays in key. This makes filter sweeps sound intentional and melodic rather than random. The combination of the noise generator and scale quantizer makes Filter Ark function as a small synthesis tool focused entirely on filtering and rhythmic modulation. This is useful for building ambient layers, generative textures, and percussive elements directly inside Logic Pro or Ableton Live without extra plugins.
Use Cases on Mac
Filter Ark covers a wide range of applications in Mac sessions. On synthesizer arpeggios and sequences, combine multiple filter models to process different frequency ranges in parallel. Apply different filter characters simultaneously to create complex sound progressions within a single signal path. On vocals, use the Vowel filter to reshape formant structures and abstract the sound of a voice. Combine it with a classic filter model for hybrid vocal effects that sit in an electronic arrangement. On drums, route the drum bus through the MS-20 filter and use the step sequencer to create rhythmically locked cutoff movement in time with the track.
Add the Polysix in parallel for a smoother frequency band alongside the aggressive MS-20 character. On film and game audio, use Modal Resonators and the Waveguide filter to add organic resonance to synthesized textures. Filter Ark also functions as a sound design tool independent of the mix. Use the noise generator with the step sequencer and scale quantizer to build rhythmic percussion beds and filtered noise sequences that complement the harmonic content of the arrangement.
Conclusion
KORG Filter Ark is the most ambitious filter plugin available for Mac at its price point. It brings the actual filter circuits of the MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S, and ARP Odyssey to your Mac DAW alongside ten modern and experimental filter types. Running up to four simultaneously with flexible routing and a full modulation system turns filtering from a utility step into a complete creative environment. If you produce electronic music, design sounds for film or games, or want classic KORG filter character in your Mac sessions, Filter Ark delivers it in a way that no single-filter plugin can match.
Key Features of KORG Filter Ark for Mac
- 14 classic and modern filter modules in one plugin
- Classic filters: MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S Traveler, ARP Odyssey (all three variants)
- Modern filters: Vowel, Modal Resonator, Waveguide, Spectrum Tracer, Drift, Morphing, IR, Stereo, Allpass, Multimode
- Up to four simultaneous filters in series, parallel, feedback, and other routing configurations
- Visual routing matrix with ready-made routing templates
- Morphable LFO with multiple wave shapes including Sample and Hold mode
- Envelope Follower with sidechain input for dynamic auto-filter effects
- Customizable Step Sequencer synced to DAW clock with adjustable steps and playback modes
- Random Generator modulation source for evolving filter motion
- Four assignable macro controls with drag-and-drop parameter assignment
- Built-in noise generator for standalone sound creation without external input
- Scale Quantizer for cutoff control: locks filter sweeps to musical scales
- Simple View for fast preset-based operation and Detail View for deep editing
- CMT engine for authentic analog component-level circuit behavior
- Universal 2 Binary: native Apple Silicon support on M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 Macs
- Plugin formats on Mac: AU, VST3, AAX, and Standalone
- Compatible with Logic Pro 11, Ableton Live 12, GarageBand, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, and Reaper
Technical Details
- Full Name: KORG Collection Filter Ark
- Setup App File Name: KORG_Filter_Ark_v1.0.4_U2B_macOS
- Full Application Size: 134.71 MB
- Setup Type: Standalone, AU, VST3, AAX
- Latest Version: 1.0.4
- Developer: KORG Inc.
System Requirements
- Operating System: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, latest update required
- Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum, 16 GB or more recommended
- Hard Disk Space: 25 GB free, SSD recommended
- Processor: Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) Native or Intel Core i5 64-bit, Core i7 or better recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KORG Filter Ark?
KORG Filter Ark is a creative filter design plugin for Mac built on Component Modeling Technology. It includes 14 classic and modern filter modules based on the MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S, and ARP Odyssey alongside modern types including vowel filters, modal resonators, and waveguide resonators. You can run up to four filters simultaneously with flexible routing and a full modulation system including an LFO, envelope follower, step sequencer, and random generator.
Does KORG Filter Ark work on Mac?
Yes. KORG Filter Ark requires macOS 12 Monterey or later with the latest update applied. It has native Apple Silicon support and ships as a Universal 2 Binary. It runs on M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 Macs without Rosetta 2 translation. It also runs on Intel Core i5 and i7 Macs. Plugin formats on Mac are AU, VST3, AAX, and Standalone.
Is KORG Filter Ark compatible with Logic Pro on Mac?
Yes. KORG Filter Ark includes the Audio Units format. Audio Units is Logic Pro’s native plugin format on Mac. Install through KORG Software Pass and the plugin appears automatically in the Logic Pro plugin browser. Compatibility is confirmed with Logic Pro 11 on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
How many filter modules are in KORG Filter Ark?
KORG Filter Ark includes 14 filter modules. Four are modeled on legendary hardware: the MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S Traveler, and ARP Odyssey with all three of its circuit variants. The remaining ten are modern and experimental types: Vowel, Modal Resonator, Waveguide, Spectrum Tracer, Drift, Morphing, IR, Stereo, Allpass, and Multimode.
Can I run more than one filter at the same time in Filter Ark?
Yes. You can combine up to four filter modules simultaneously in a single instance. Routing options include series, parallel, feedback, and other configurations using the visual routing matrix. Ready-made routing templates are also included as starting points. The interactions between different filter types in the same signal path create sounds that are not possible with a single filter plugin.
Can KORG Filter Ark work without an audio input?
Yes. Filter Ark includes a built-in noise generator and a scale quantizer for the cutoff frequency. Combined with the step sequencer or LFO, this lets you create rhythmic percussive textures, filtered noise sequences, and melodic patterns without any external audio input. In this mode Filter Ark functions as a small synthesis tool focused on filtering and rhythmic modulation.
Does KORG Filter Ark support Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Filter Ark v1.0.4 ships as a Universal 2 Binary. It runs natively on all Apple Silicon Macs including M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 without Rosetta 2 translation. There is no performance overhead or compatibility issue on M-series hardware.
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