The Iconic SEM Filter — Right in Your DAW
Have you ever mused about having classic synthesizer filters in a convenient, flexible plug-in? Now it’s a reality. The software engineers at Arturia took Tom Oberheim’s classic state variable SEM filter and reincarnated it as turbo-charged modern software with a gorgeous interface and budget-friendly price tag. Arturia’s SEM-Filter is underpinned by the company’s proprietary TAE modeling technology, which enables them to emulate the sound and behavior of electronic instruments, right down to the component level, to create accurate software manifestations of these groundbreaking devices. The thought of having multiple instances of Oberheim’s legendary SEM filter available for use on any source within your DAW is certainly an enticing prospect here at Sweetwater. Once you hear what it can do for your music, we’re sure you’ll agree!
Oberheim’s Synthesizer Expander Module
Tom Oberheim’s original SEM was a capable little beast created to fulfill multiple needs, either in a supporting role or as a main synth. It could expand the capabilities of other synthesizers by adding polyphony, sonic girth, and sequencing. In 2012, Arturia released the SEM V, an analog-modeled, virtual emulation of the classic. The deep component analysis and advanced modeling techniques afforded by advanced TAE (True Analog Emulation) technology enabled them to reproduce every aspect of the original hardware in the software realm. Highly successful as part of Arturia’s V Collection, the software engineers couldn’t help but wonder what the SEM filter would be capable of as a standalone plug-in.
