(ffmpeg) How to Add a Low-Pass Filter to an Audio Track?

A low-pass filter is an audio filter that cuts off frequencies that are higher than the desired cutoff frequency. This filter is popular in music production as it can be used to soften audio or remove undesired noise. 

With FFmpeg the filter lowpass is used by setting the desired cutoff frequency in Hz. In this example, any frequency above 3200Hz is cut off:

 $ ffmpeg -i input.mp3 -af "lowpass=f=3200" output.mp3

The low-pass filter is great for getting closer to the bass of the audio. For the opposite effect, a high-pass filter is used which can be found in question 36, “How to Add a High-Pass Filter to an Audio Track?”.

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  1. From (FFmpeg) How to Add a High-Pass Filter to an Audio Track? - John Riselvato on 14 Apr 2020 at 3:13 pm

    […] The high-pass filter removes the lower frequencies but for the opposite effect, a low-pass filter is used. More information on the low-pass filter read question 35, “How to Add a Low-pass Filter to an Audio Track?”. […]