Cableguys ShaperBox
Your go-to tool for rhythmic inspiration, musical motion, and mixing magic.
Overview
Cableguys ShaperBox is a powerful multi-effects plugin that allows you to apply rhythmic modulation to audio. It hosts several 'Shapers'—such as Time, Filter, Pan, Volume, and Width—which can be modulated by drawing custom LFO shapes or using a deep library of presets. This makes it incredibly easy to create complex rhythmic effects like sidechain compression, filter sweeps, stutter edits, and stereo widening that are perfectly synced to your project.
✨ Key Features
- Hosts multiple 'Shapers' in one interface
- Flexible LFO and envelope-follower based modulation
- Easy-to-draw custom LFO shapes
- Extensive preset library
- Sidechain compression effects (VolumeShaper)
- Stutter and glitch effects (TimeShaper)
- Filter sweeps (FilterShaper Core)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Intuitive and powerful LFO drawing tools
- The combination of multiple effects (Shapers) in one ecosystem
- Clarity and visual feedback of the interface
Unique Value: Provides the fastest and most flexible way to create intricate, perfectly synced rhythmic modulation effects for any track.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating a classic four-on-the-floor sidechain pump effect on a bassline
- Designing complex, evolving filter patterns for a synth pad
- Making intricate, beat-synced stutter edits on a vocal track
- Adding rhythmic panning to hi-hats to create movement
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Analog emulation or saturation (it's a digital modulation tool)
🏆 Alternatives
ShaperBox offers a more integrated multi-effect environment and arguably more advanced LFO editing than LFO Tool, and is more focused on precise rhythmic shaping than the broader creative effects of Movement or Effect Rack.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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