Ohm Force Quad Frohmage

Ohm Force Quad Frohmage is a filtering plug-in that is great for both creative and more practical uses.  Installing the plug-in wasn't a problem as it only took a few minutes for me to go through the process.  The interface of the plug-in was also easy to adjusted to, although there is a good amount of information here in terms of parameters and different sections.  The typical functions are easily located as to start you've got four channels of filtering with a variety if parameters and then on top you've got sections for an LFO, envelope, and ADSR.  The plug-in also has a number of switches and other parameters that would take too long to list, but are easily adapted to as they are all simple to understand.  I haven't looked at the manual for Ohm Force Quad Frohmage so I don't know how well put together it is, although it might be worth seeking out if you are a beginner with filtering.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I'm running Ohm Force Quad Frohmage on a Mac Book Pro that has a 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4 GB of RAM.  I run the plug-in strictly in Pro Tools LE 7.4 that I run with a Digi 002R audio interface most of the time.  I can't say I've ever had an issue running this plug-in within my configuration as the processing power is pretty well managed.  Of course it doesn't run as well as it would if I had a Pro Tools HD system, but it really just depends on what type of system you have if this will run well or not.  I'd say that if you currently have a system that is able to run plug-ins without a problem, that this shouldn't present too many problems for you in terms of performance. 


OVERALL OPINION

Overall, I've been very pleased with Ohm Force's Quad Frohmage in the time that I've had it in my arsenal.  It gives me a lot of creative options when I am seeking out a particular type of sound.  The price isn't expensive at all, which is one of its best features.  In terms of bang for your buck, Ohm Force has some of the best plug-ins in the business.  If you are looking for a versatile and clean sounding filter that can be used for any type of use, definitely check out Ohm Force Quad Frohmage.

(Originally written by Goum Le Chat/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
No installation problems. It takes only a few minutes. No incompatibility problems, easy configuration. Like with other Ohm Force plug-ins, you'd better read the user's manual at least once if you want to understand every function (there are several things that aren't evident from the GUI). But it's a fast read.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Macbook Intel with Motu Ultralite. It works perfectly well, doesn't need much resources and sounds good. What else do you want?

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for a few weeks. This filter is wonderful: four filter stages (eight modes) with tap delay, distortion, volume and pan. You can control four cutoffs simultaneously via the first stage, and you have three output modes (mono, stereo and dual mono). The graphic representation of the different parameters and LFOs is awesome. It makes patch editing very easy. It would be nice to have that in OhmBoys too... Advanced functions: you can control the filter routing! Great! You also get great envelope follower functions.

This plug-in doesn't have the strongest character among filters, but it offers an impressively wide range of possibilities. Good value for money considering the versatility (and even better if you buy a bundle or get it at a reduced price). Unlike some OhmForce plug-ins, which can't replace classic effects Quad Frohmage covers almost all my needs. And it sounds great!

Very simple installation. Authorization of any simple (a simple key code to enter.)
It has four resonant filters which can individually enable or mute (LP, HP, BP, Peak, Notch, but also "Like Moog", Comb and Ring Modulator.) Very practical: A knob "Fatness" offers an automatic gain to prevent unwanted peaks due to resonance. For the ring modulator, this parameter becomes "Color" and adjusts the intensity of the effect. Each filter has a distortion, a pan, a volume, but also original and interesting, with a delay.
All parameters can be modulated by an LFO (ten waveforms possible), an envelope follower and an ADSR envelope generator. The "Expert" mode which lets you choose where the sound is taken from reference ("probes") and offers various settings, allows unprecedented control flexibility of the envelope follower and ADSR. It may sound complex, but it is greatly helped by small screens that show graphically and in real time the behavior of the modulators. Furthermore, all parameters can be controlled via midi.
The master offers three modes to manage the stereo and the "Expert" mode, all possible routing combinations are allowed.
Finally, we can "linker" between them delay settings and the cut-off (adjustable to determine how the bands are linked and spaced apart.)
Finally remember that as with all Ohm Force plug-ins, you can make here morphing between eight different presets. The entire Quad Frohmage is perfectly described in a manual clear and French should be read at least once to understand all the intricacies of it. But it is also supported by a large number of presets generally well done and interesting.
The only thing that may be lacking in the face of FabFilter Volcano, for example, is a graph that shows the action of the filters.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

This plug-in is a perfect stability and works fine on my Mac Pro (MacOS 10.6.8) with Digital Performer. CPU consumption is almost negligible.

OVERALL OPINION

I have the Quad Frohmage for many years. It is a tool of great finesse whose possibilities go well beyond those of its competitors, thanks to the presence of delays, distortion and powerful settings of modulators. In addition, these filters are of very high quality.
However, I have to admit that I do not use it very often. In fact, when I need a filtering effect or a simple classic wha-wha, I head to the generally rather Volcano2 of FabFilter or Sugar Bytes WOW, which are much more immediate set (see . my opinion on these products.) However, whenever I test the Quad Frohmage informally on a particular loop, I am amazed at the stunning results and new effects it can produce. But when I'm working on a piece, I either lack of opportunity to put these special effects, or I lack the time to get into these settings. But I do not despair and I continue to tell me that sooner or later I know enjoy its incredible power. I am so happy to still be available.

Trouble-free installation is a matter of few minutes. No incompatibility simple configuration. As with other Ohm Force plug-ins, you should read the manual at least once for every dip (there are some functions that do not understand and admire the interface). And then he reads fast enough.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Intel Macbook Motu Ultralite with a 2g, a great work, no food has almost no power and sounds. What more?

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several weeks. This filter is a marvel: 4 filter modules (8 modes) with tap delay, distortion, volume, pan, can the controller simultanment four cuts from the first slice, three output modes (mono, stereo and dual mono ). Big plus: a visual time for rel parameters (LFO included). There are also more advanced functions as the envelope follower and routing filters.

I did not find a typical grain trs sound but it offers a powerful ventail opportunities. In view of what it can do, the price is (if you do not take into account the bundles and rductions). Unlike some OhmForce plugs that can not really replace the classic effects, Quad Frohmage is sufficient for many needs. And then a sound!