Cableguys Shaperbox

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Unleash your creativity with the Cableguys Shaperbox, a comprehensive FX bundle plugin that transforms your tracks with unparalleled precision and versatility. Ideal for producers across genres, this music software offers a suite of customizable audio effects that allow you to manipulate and morph sounds to your artistic vision. Featuring a modular interface, Shaperbox provides seamless integration into your digital audio workstation, giving you control over time, width, filter, volume, and pan with intuitive ease.

Dive into the world of sound shaping with state-of-the-art multiband processing, enabling you to apply effects to specific frequency ranges. Whether you're looking to add subtle movement or create complex, evolving soundscapes, Shaperbox's LFO editing capabilities give you the power to draw custom waveforms and automate effects with precision. From pristine vocal treatments to aggressive synth transformations, this plugin adapts to your creative demands.

Perfect for live performances or studio sessions, Shaperbox's real-time audio processing ensures your sound remains dynamic and responsive. Its user-friendly interface is designed for producers of all skill levels, making it a must-have tool for anyone looking to elevate their sound design game.

Key Features:

Modular interface with five distinct audio effects: Time, Width, Filter, Volume, and Pan
Multiband processing for tailored effect application across frequency ranges
Custom LFO editing for intricate waveform design and automation
Real-time audio processing for live performance adaptability
Seamless integration with major digital audio workstations
User-friendly interface suitable for beginners and professionals alike

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Introduction to Cableguys ShaperBox 3

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25 Ways To Use Cableguys ShaperBox 3 (No Talking)

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ShaperBox 3.2 – A New Way To Program DRUMS!

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The ULTIMATE Guide To ShaperBox LFOs

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Deep dive guide to SHAPERBOX 3 by Cableguys - tutorial

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Cableguys Shaperbox.

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ShaperBox 3's curve editing and multiband capabilities are favored by users, particularly when contrasted with other plugins like Infiltrator, which lacks NoiseShaper.
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Ableton Live users may encounter latency issues; however, workarounds are available via the Cableguys FAQ to ensure accurate timing.
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It's noted that ShaperBox excels in chopping and gating vocals, with presets sounding uniquely different based on vocal timing variations.
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Users praise ShaperBox for creating intricate "fake" vocal delays by using VolumeShaper with filter, reverb, and pan effects all within a single interface.
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ShaperBox frequently appears in production workflows, being used for both subtle effects and rhythmic transformations across various tracks.
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ShaperBox excels for creating complex rhythms using multiple LFOs with different settings, making it ideal for adding movement to static sounds.
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DriveShaper can counteract over-ducking from VolumeShaper, enhancing quieter parts with saturation while maintaining the integrity of louder elements.
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TimeShaper can create reverse effects and flams to enrich drum grooves, especially effective when used at a 50% mix for subtlety.
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VolumeShaper is particularly useful for sidechaining and can add swing to drum loops by using the square ENV preset in TimeShaper.
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Features and functionality

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VolumeShaper within ShaperBox can be triggered with MIDI for detailed sidechaining, allowing intricate envelope adjustments not possible with simpler plugins like Kickstart.
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ShaperBox includes a built-in oscilloscope that overlays the sidechain waveform with the ShaperBox output, aiding in precise phase matching for seamless low-end transitions.
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The addition of LiquidShaper and a global mix knob in ShaperBox 3 addresses phasing issues from previous versions, enhancing production flexibility.
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The Crush module's "air" preset in ShaperBox 2 adds unique top-end presence, offering a distinct tonal quality compared to standard EQs.
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The NoiseShaper module allows loading of custom impulse responses (IRs), offering versatile textural options and unique sound design possibilities.
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Value and pricing

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ShaperBox offers upgrade discounts, with a user reporting a VolumeShaper upgrade for only $10 due to existing ownership.
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Owners frequently praise Cableguys for their generous upgrade policies, with some reporting upgrade prices as low as $29 due to existing ownership.
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Some users suggest Duck by Devious Machines as an alternative, noting its ease of setup and similar functionality for phase matching in sidechain operations.
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Users highlight Infiltrator's deeper, more flexible effect options, including a sequencer and MIDI out, while ShaperBox is noted for user-friendliness and quick results.
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ibizzet

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over 8 years ago

This is endless creation.

Shaperbox allows you to change a sound into something completely different, in a good way. Sometimes you feel like your stuck to making the same sounds over and over again, and this can change that.

Depending on your knowledge of the plugin, you can either use it to do some simple sidechaining, or you can real-time warp your audio to get a "stretch" sound effect.

This can be a creative lifesaver, when you've hit a block and all you need is a new sound to get you inspired again. Would recommend to anyone looking to improve production quality.

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Electronic Dubstep Trip hop

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Demi Lovato

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Disney's Friends for Change

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Used on Lovato's vocals for Clean Bandit's "Solo", as stated by mix engineer Mark Ralph in this November 2018 Sound on Sound interview. An image of the settings can be found here.

“All Demi’s chorus vocals are sent to the ‘Demi Chorus Chops Group’ track, on which I have the Waves Greg Wells VoiceCentric. Jack and I were wondering what to do to add some excitement to Demi’s vocals, so we put the Greg Wells plug-in on, and found that it made it sound quite good. So whenever we felt a little unexcited during this mix session, we just reached for the GW plug-in and it made everything sound nice. We used the Greg Wells MixCentric on one of the Bollywood strings tracks. Demi’s chorus group vocals also were treated with the ShaperBox. The mix is set to 37 percent, and it is just to add a little bounce to the vocals. When done in a subtle way, side-chaining on vocals really makes them feel as if they have a little bit more rhythm.”

Retrovision

Music Producer, DJ

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At 2:44 we can see Retro's plugin list. ShaperBox appears there.

Grace Chatto

Singer, Music Producer

Clean Bandit

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Used for the strings on "Solo", as stated by mix engineer Mark Ralph in this November 2018 Sound on Sound interview.

“The main treatments on some of the Bollywood strings come from the Valhalla VintageVerb, the SoundToys Little AlterBoy and the Cableguys ShaperBox. We could have asked the string players to do those pitch slides, but because we wanted things to sound slightly synthesized we used a combination of pitch-bend automation in NI Kontakt, when we resampled them, and Little Alterboy to do this. Instead of going smoothly between notes, it bends up to the notes, and this plug-in is really good for automated pitch shifts like that.

“ShaperBox is VST-only, so I use the Blue Cat PatchWork to get it to work with AAX in Pro Tools. I used the VolumeShaper in ShaperBox, which allows me to create a side-chaining effect without using a trigger. You can draw in the exact curve you want. KickStarter is made by the same company, and also works great, but ShaperBox is more versatile, as it doesn’t only give you volume shaping, but also MIDI shaping, pan shaping and so on."