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High-pass filter
A high-pass filter allows higher frequencies through while reducing lower frequencies.
Also called: HPF, Low-cut filter
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
High-pass filters are often used to remove rumble or low-frequency build-up from sounds that do not need much bass. The cut-off frequency determines where the reduction begins.
Topics
FilteringEQMixing
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.