Year/Release Date : 2025
Version : 2.2.9
Developer : Sugar Bytes
Developer’s website : https://sugar-bytes.de/wow2
Format : STANDALONE, VST, VST3, AAX
Bit depth : 32bit, 64bit
Tablet : cured
System requirements : Windows 7 +
- 19.2 MB
Description : WOW2 is here!
Everything you need in one filter – and nothing extra – in a compact graphical interface that gets straight to the point.
Key Features :
21 Filter Types
LFO, Env.-Follower, Step Seq. and Wobble
No Anti-aliasing
Distortion with 3 overdrives and 4 digital functions
Pre- or post-filter blocks
Tracking generator with frequency detection
9 human voice sounds in Vowel Filter
Dynamic oversampling in all directions
Possibilities :
Designed to deliver the best harmonic performance and sound quality.
All 21 filters produce stunning analog sound with high resolution and no aliasing. From the singing Comb to the cool 8-pole low-pass filter, from the dirty Diode MS to the rough 030, WOW2 has all the filters you could need. And they all work in vowel mode, showcasing a wide range of sounds made by humanoid creatures.
An unusual modulation system extends the possibilities to the module level: for example, with modulating modulators.
The presets are a good start. Or try using a cool 8-pole LP on the bass and enjoy this sparkling, juicy sound.
In WOW chat you can choose any two vowels from nine suggested ones.
Vary the cutoff between the two vowels to create formant shaping effects in the dry signal. Modulate the cutoff (or the chosen vowels themselves…) to create chorus and flange effects. Works best in combination with the Comb or Bandpass filter at high resonance settings!
Modulation is Power
The real magic happens when modulation kicks in.
There are four sources: a frequency-defining envelope, an LFO with 13 waveforms, a 16-step sequencer, and a Wobble Knob (taken from our Cyclop synth).
Targets and intensity (bipolar) are set in the wheels at the bottom of the Modulation section. Or just right-click on any parameter and assign a source – it couldn’t be easier.
Oscillation Generator
Taking the mod section to the extreme,
this is a whole different ballpark compared to other modulators. The central knob controls two parameters: the LFO waveform (16 different waveforms) and the speed (12 tempo speeds).
The knob can be modulated independently (select the LFO first), and that’s the whole point of oscillation control: make the knob move!
Distortion Block
Quadruple upsampling for alias-free harmonic processing.
Seven algorithms can be used before or after the filter section, greatly expanding the sonic range. Choose from tube-amp-style Parabolic, graceful Bitcrusher, Sine(!), or digital hell’s Devilish.
Volume is stable even at high levels, saving you the need for cumbersome automation when things get dynamic.
