Cableguys PanCake 2

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Introducing the Cableguys PanCake 2, a completely free plugin that redefines stereo panning modulation with an expansive set of features. Whether you're an experimental sound designer or a meticulous audio engineer, PanCake 2 offers a playground for your creative whims. With its intuitive interface, you can easily draw and customize modulation curves, ensuring your sound moves exactly how you imagine.

The plugin's unique waveform drawing capabilities allow you to produce anything from smooth, flowing pans to sharp, edgy transitions. The LFO can be beat-synced with your DAW, providing rhythmic modulation ranging from a lightning-fast 1/128 note to a leisurely 32-bar span. Alternatively, set it to free-run from 0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz for truly dynamic soundscaping.

Adding to its versatility, PanCake 2 provides complete parameter control via automation, meaning every aspect—down to the shape of the waveform—can be precisely controlled and modified. Its advanced integration with MIDI allows for even greater creative possibilities with LFO triggering, ensuring that your panning effects are always in sync with your tracks.

Visual feedback is made easy with a precise display of channel left/right volume, giving you clear insight into your sound's spatial dynamics. With the ability to store up to 10 customized waveforms and a redesigned interface, PanCake 2 is the perfect blend of functionality and creativity in a user-friendly package.

Key Features:

Completely free and compatible with both PC and Mac
Intuitive waveform drawing for custom modulation curves
LFO can be set to free-run from 0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz or synced from 1/128 note to 32 bars
Comprehensive parameter automation and MIDI triggering
Visual channel volume display for precise monitoring
Store up to 10 customized waveforms for quick access

Product specs

Plugin Format	AU, VST
Operating Systems	Mac, Windows
Downloadable	free

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PROS

Powerful creative modulation tool with complex pan modulations
Intuitive waveform drawing for custom modulation curves
Store up to 10 customized waveforms
Versatile LFO speed control from 0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz
Stays in sync with tempo changes and track jumps
Complete parameter control with automation capabilities
MIDI-triggered LFO and redesigned interface in version 2
Free tool that delivers more than basic autopan effects
Comparable to TAL filter plugin but for panning

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Software and compatibility

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Pancake 2 reportedly has stability issues on M2 Pro Macs, causing Logic to crash.
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Pancake 2 is noted to have issues not just with M2 Pro, but with recent macOS versions.
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Users report persistent installation issues with PanCake 2 on M2 Macs, suggesting Cableguys' reluctance to update due to prioritizing ShaperBox's panner.
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Logic's Tremolo plugin is recommended for auto-panning, offering additional features like stutter and gating effects.
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Step FX allows complex panning patterns using a step sequencer, driving multiple effect parameters.
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Soundtoys PanMan offers extensive adjustability for panning effects, adding "flavour" to the sound.
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ShaperBox 3 is frequently mentioned as a versatile, though not free, alternative to Pancake 2 for creative sound manipulation.
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Waves Brauer Motion is highlighted for creative dual-panner effects, though it lacks the custom curves of Pancake 2.
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Use cases and applications

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Panflow by Audiomodern is a free alternative praised for its user interface and fun usability.
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Some owners experience intermittent success with PanCake 2 on Apple Silicon, with no clear conditions for when it functions correctly.
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chirurgicalswaveforms

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almost 11 years ago

Good :)

Creative modulation tool: Create complex pan modulations with ease. Unique waveform drawing capabilities: Construct your own modulation curves in a very intuitive manner. Waveforms can be easily drawn using soft or hard control points, thus producing gentle transitions or sharp bends in the waveform. Customized waveforms: Up to 10 customized waveforms can be stored. LFO speed: LFO speed can be set free-running from 0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz. It can also be set in rhythmic units synced to the host sequencer, from a fast 1/128 note modulation up to 32 bars. Always in sync: The LFO will always stay in sync, even when you make tempo changes in your host software, or jump ahead to different parts of your track. Complete parameter control via automation: Absolutely everything in PanCake can be automated. Even the shape of the modulating waveform can be automated. And if you want to use more than four modulation curves in a song, you can automate the plugin to switch between them. New in version 2: A precise display of channel left/right volume for helpful visual control, an option to trigger the LFO via MIDI notes, a dry/wet control, plus a redesigned interface.

melonadem

546

about 5 years ago

Can't beat free

It does exactly what it says on the tin. It's basically that TAL filter plugin that's time synced, but for panning. Very very useful plugin, I use it all the time even if it's just simple autopan effects and whatnot. You can get even more complex stuff out of this, the envelopes are all entirely editable, however I don't really bother much with that.

It's also free. Honestly, a useful tool to have in any kind of loadout.

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Composer Music Producer

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Funk / Soul Synthpop Jazz fusion

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984

over 4 years ago

a great tool

no strong complaints, just a really solid panning software, maybe more i can't find cause i haven't played with it enough, btu still solid overall

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Composer Music Producer DJ

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Electronic Rock Orchestra

ghostfader

284

about 6 years ago

Best panning effect on the market

Just love this one. Before getting it, used waves mondomod but this plugin became a game changer. Draw your own curve, have a listen and you won't use another panning effect any more. And... this is a freebie!!!

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Music Producer DJ

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Electronic Hip Hop Reggae

otterpoint

218

over 10 years ago

Shouldn't be free!

Does exactly what you need a panning plug-in to do plus a little more. I am surprised they do not charge for the use of it.

scalenetracks

443

almost 9 years ago

Best plugin ever!

Custom panning? Yes please! PanCake2 is flippin' amazing. 'nuff said

max_hawley

308

about 11 years ago

RIGHT LEFT MID RIGHT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT MID LEFT

Great free plugin for flexible panning . Would recommend to anyone , after all, it's free !

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The Midnight

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As seen here from The Midnight's Twitch.tv Stream ''Tim is breaking down Neon Medusa'' from March 3rd, 2021, Tim uses Cableguys' PanCake2 plugin to pan some hi hats in Neon Medusa.