Cableguys HalfTime

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$12.00 Price Tier: Budget

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Unleash your creativity and transform your soundscapes with the Cableguys HalfTime. This innovative plugin is your gateway to a world of atmospheric, slowed-down audio, favored by industry giants like Armin van Buuren and David Guetta. Whether you're crafting Trap, EDM, Hip-Hop, or House, HalfTime offers a unique half-speed effect that instantly deepens your tracks, turning lead synths into powerful basslines and delicate piano lines into eerie, captivating melodies.

With its intuitive design, HalfTime provides instant results—just add the plugin to your track and experience the transformation. Its Power button lets you seamlessly integrate the effect, allowing for rapid switches or smooth transitions up to 16 bars. Explore three-speed modes, ranging from classic half-speed to experimental quad-time playback, and customize your sound further with adjustable loop lengths and a band split feature that lets you target specific frequency ranges for unique tonal shifts.

HalfTime's creative controls offer endless possibilities for music production. With options to isolate and manipulate low, mid, or high frequencies, you can generate everything from deep bass movements to altered top-end effects. The plugin's dry/wet mix control allows you to blend original and processed audio to find the perfect balance, while advanced DSP algorithms ensure pristine sound quality with minimal CPU usage.

Key Features:

Instant half-speed effect with no setup required
Seamlessly activate effects with the Power button
Smooth fade-ins/outs over up to 16 bars
Three-speed modes: 2x, 1.5x, 4x
Band Split for targeted frequency effects
Adjustable loop length from 1/16 to 8 bars
Dry/Wet Mix control for blending original and processed audio
High-quality DSP algorithms for low CPU usage
Retina-ready interface with scaling from 75% to 200%

System Requirements:

Mac: OS X 10.9+ (Intel/Apple Silicon), 2 GHz Intel CPU, AU/VST 2/3/AAX
Windows: 7, 8, 10, or 11, 64-bit, VST 2/3, AAX

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Chuki Beats II

THIS PLUGIN WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER!!! (Halftime Plugin Review)

Chuki Beats II

Cableguys HalfTime – Instant Creative Half-Speed Slowdown VST/AU/AAX Effect

Cableguys

How To Use HalfTime: Every Control Explained | Cableguys VST/AU/AAX Plugin Tutorial

Cableguys

CableGuys HALFTIME | The VST Plugin for Trap, EDM & Hip-Hop

Plugin Boutique

HalfTime Is SOOOO GOOD!!! HalfTime Version 1.1! IT'S AMAZING AND AFFORDABLE!!

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Thicker claps, snares and percussion with Cableguys HalfTime

Cableguys

4 HalfTime Tips Every Producer Should Know

Cableguys

5 HALFTIME Transitions EVERY Music Producer SHOULD KNOW | (Fl Studio, Ableton, Logic)

88XL

How to Use HalfTime by Cableguys | Logic Pro X

Verysickbeats

VST THAT WILL CHOP EVERYTHING | Cableguys Halftime

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Users appreciate the ability to automate Halftime and experiment with different note values for unique textures not easily replicated in Logic's Flextime.
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Owners highlight the plugin's affordability, emphasizing that at $12, it's seen as a worthwhile investment even for those already using similar effects.
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Halftime is praised for its versatility in creating "grossbeat" effects through adjusting wet/dry mixes, enhancing beats with distinctive rhythmic textures.
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A trial version is recommended to assess personal compatibility and effectiveness compared to existing DAW features like Logic's Flextime.
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Some users, who already own Grossbeat, find Halftime adds value despite overlapping functionalities, as it offers unique features and ease of use.
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Critic Reviews

CableGuys HalfTime Review - Having Fun With Time

musictech.com

Cableguys' HalfTime is a playful, budget-friendly plug-in that excels in time manipulation and creating slowed, pitched-down effects. With options for 2x, 4x, and 1.5x speeds and nine loop lengths, it offers versatile creative potential. The dry/wet dial and frequency filter enhance its usability, allowing for intricate polyrhythms and harmonies. While it shines in its ability to preserve tempo and act as a pitch-shifter, the standout Smooth control helps maintain sound integrity by reducing unwanted clicks. At €10/$12, it’s a steal for producers looking to expand their sonic palette, despite lacking more advanced features some might desire.

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sidnxy

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almost 6 years ago

Great Value for Money

One of the cheapest VST'S I've come across. Does the job quite well, although low sounds must be pitched up before using the effect, to avoid muddiness. Only complaint is high CPU usage.

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Music Producer DJ Audio Engineer

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Electronic Hip Hop Dance music

kidsonic

260

about 7 years ago

Sick VST

Cableguys halftime is Affordable yet versatile. Run any audio file through it to slow it down a lil!!!

lennyg

282

over 6 years ago

for those of us who dont use FL

lmao i havent even bought this plugin... im still on free trial

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Armin Van Buuren

Music Producer

Major League

Verified via Cableguys

"Really loving this!"

Armin van Buuren endorses HalfTime on the official product webpage, giving the above quote.

Additionally, his name appears in the "In Use By" section of the product video beginning at 2:03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y9Tr5f1UCo&feature=youtu.be&t=2m3s

David Guetta

Music Producer

Africanism All Stars

Verified via Cableguys

"OMG — this is sick!"

David Guetta endorses HalfTime on the official product webpage, giving the above quote, and is also included in the "In Use By" list in the product video at 2:03: https://youtu.be/4Y9Tr5f1UCo?t=2m3s

Nicky Romero

Music Producer, DJ

Verified via YouTube

Nicky Romero is included in the "In Use By" artist section of the official Cableguys HalfTime video.

Dada Life

Music Producer

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Dada Life are included in the "In Use By" artist section of the official Cableguys HalfTime video.

Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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In a livestream titled "4.5.20 - Quick CoronaJam!" on YouTube, Mike Shinoda uses the Cableguys HalfTime plugin.

The Chemical Brothers

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The Chemical Brothers

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The Chemical Brothers are included in the "In Use By" section of the official Cableguys HalfTime video.

Firebeatz

Music Producer

Verified via Cableguys

"This plugin is very hands-on and easy to use. We tried it for some edits in our tracks and the result is great!"

Firebeatz endorse HalfTime on the official product webpage, giving the above quote.

Additionally, Firebeatz appear in the "In Use By" section of the product video beginning at 2:03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y9Tr5f1UCo&feature=youtu.be&t=2m3s

Deniz Koyu

Music Producer, DJ

Verified via YouTube

KO:YU appears in the "In Use By" artist section of the official Cableguys HalfTime video. KO:YU is the name Deniz Koyu currently produces under: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniz_Koyu

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All Hail The Silence

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"This is outrageously cool. Insane. Great plugin, going to be super-useful for everyone. I love the ‘making a backbeat bigger’ trick. The trick I mean is setting a wet/dry balance to 50% and making the ‘under loop’ half-time on a backbeat-heavy loop. Makes a MASSIVE snare or clap!!!"

BT endorses HalfTime on the official product webpage, giving the above quote.

Additionally, BT appears in the "In Use By" section of the product video beginning at 2:03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y9Tr5f1UCo&feature=youtu.be&t=2m3s