Fred Anton Corvest (FAC) offer an extensive range of AUv3 plug-ins and iOS/iPadOS Apps, and their multiband effects processor has just been treated to a major upgrade. FAC Bandit 2 sports a freshly designed GUI and introduces a whole host of new features including a new output limiter, enhanced linked controls, all effects included as standard and universal support for Apple’s range of mobile devices.
As with its predecessor, FAC Bandit 2 splits incoming audio signals into three independent frequency bands, each of which can be processed separately before being recombined at the plug-in’s output stage; the bands’ ranges can be set using a pair of crossover points, with slope values ranging from 6dB/oct to 48dB/oct. Saturator, LoFi, Ring Modulator, Delay and Reverb processors are available for each band, and all of the effects are now included as standard rather than being available via in-app purchases.
Along with its visual overhaul, Version 2 includes a new linked control mode that allows parameters including gains, crossover frequencies, mix controls and effects to be adjusted across multiple bands simultaneously. And in addition to the collection of per-band effects, there’s now a master brick-wall limiter that can be engaged the plug-in’s output stage.
Key Features
- Three-band multi-effects processor.
- Compact design with massive sonic versatility.
- Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control.
- Band effects include Saturator, LoFi, Ring Modulator, Delay and Reverb.
- Frequency isolator equalizer (DJ-style filter).
- Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with a slope up to 48dB.
- Separate Dry/Wet output controls with an optional master brick-wall limiter.
- Multi-output support: each band can be routed to separate channels in your host.
- Linked controls: control several parameters at once.
- Advanced responsive design with portrait and landscape views.
- Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS.
Compatibility
Bandit 2 is supported on Macs running macOS 13.3 and above, iPhones/iPads running iOS/iPadOS 16.4 or later, and Apple Vision Pro devices running visionOS 1.0 or higher. It is available as an AUv3 plug-in.
Pricing & Availability
Bandit 2 is available now via the Apple App Store, and is being offered at an introductory price of $9.99 until 30 April 2026, when it will increase to its full cost of $12.99.
