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Description

Unleash your creative potential with the Cableguys ShaperBox 2, a comprehensive FX bundle plugin designed for musicians and producers seeking to elevate their sound design. This plugin suite offers an intuitive interface packed with a wide array of modulation tools that transform your audio projects into professional-grade productions. With its groundbreaking Time and Filter Shapers, ShaperBox 2 allows you to precisely sculpt your sound with rhythmic precision and dynamic filtering options. Whether you're looking to add subtle movement or dramatic effects to your tracks, this plugin provides the versatility you need.

ShaperBox 2 includes an ensemble of six unique effects modules: Time, Filter, Pan, Volume, Width, and Crush. Each module is designed to interact seamlessly, offering endless possibilities for audio manipulation. The intuitive LFO drawing tools and multiband processing capabilities ensure that you can achieve the exact sound you envision, from intricate rhythmic patterns to expansive soundscapes. The user-friendly interface makes it accessible for beginners while providing the depth needed by seasoned professionals.

Key Features:

  • Six effect modules: Time, Filter, Pan, Volume, Width, and Crush
  • Time and Filter Shapers for advanced modulation and sound design
  • Intuitive LFO drawing tools for custom waveforms
  • Multiband processing for precise frequency control
  • User-friendly interface suitable for all skill levels
  • Compatible with major DAWs on both Mac and Windows platforms
Cableguys

Cableguys

ShaperBox 2 – Visual Sidechain | Compress | Glitch + Stutter | Filter | Envelope | Reverse…

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ShaperBox 2 – Visual Sidechain | Compress | Glitch + Stutter | Filter | Envelope | Reverse…

Cableguys

Cableguys

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THESE EFFECTS ARE AMAZING!! 😱🔥😱🔥 SHAPERBOX 2 Review, Tutorial & Demo!!

- SweetScale TV -

- SweetScale TV -

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How To Use Cableguys Shaperbox 2 with Protoculture

Sonic Academy

Sonic Academy

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How To Design Your Own LFOs // ShaperBox 2 Masterclass

Cableguys

Cableguys

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Cableguys Shaperbox 2 Sound Demo (no talking)

Producing Bonedo

Producing Bonedo

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5 EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHORDS! [feat. ShaperBox 2]

EDWAN

EDWAN

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ShaperBox 2 Cableguys Tutorial auf Deutsch

Thomas Foster Musikproduktion

Thomas Foster Musikproduktion

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Cableguys ShaperBox 2.

Features and functionality

  • TimeShaper requires half the loop's duration to process reverse effects, causing a delay before activation and playback continuation after loop's end.

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  • VolumeShaper allows detailed sidechain compression customization, enabling precise envelope shaping for groove creation, particularly useful in dance music for achieving the desired "pump" effect.

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  • NoiseShaper supports loading custom impulse responses, offering versatility for creating unique noise effects or adding texture layers to instruments.

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  • ShaperBox 2's rhythmic volume shaping and sidechain effects may fail during rendering if certain export settings are incorrect.

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Value and pricing

  • Purchasing TimeShaper for $15 can lead to a $77 upgrade offer for the full ShaperBox 2 bundle on Cableguys' site, offering additional savings.

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Software and compatibility

  • Using TimeShaper in demo mode allows access to all ShaperBox features, except preset saving, serving as a cost-effective trial method.

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  • Users experience latency issues with ShaperBox in Ableton Live, requiring manual adjustments or reliance on alternative tools like LFOTool for accurate timing.

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  • Ensuring the "Leave Remainder" setting is selected in FL Studio prevents issues with ShaperBox 2 not applying effects during rendering.

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  • ShaperBox 2 may exhibit rendering issues in FL Studio v20.9.1, specifically affecting channels using volume shaping techniques.

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Use cases and applications

  • Users find TimeShaper a viable Gross Beat alternative, especially for those experimenting with preset variations to enhance music production.

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  • The Crush module's "air" preset enhances top-end presence, delivering a unique tonal character that surpasses traditional passive EQs or specialized EQ bands.

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  • TimeShaper can create swing on drum loops by adjusting the square ENV preset, providing a straightforward method to introduce groove alterations without complex DAW editing.

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  • PanShaper offers spatial sound manipulation by splitting audio into three EQ bands, each panned differently, creating a dynamic, spacey effect crucial for club settings.

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  • Triggering ShaperBox effects via the piano roll is suggested for better control and reliability in FL Studio projects.

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User experience

  • Some users find DAW's native reverse functions more straightforward than TimeShaper's reverse effects, suggesting automation as a preferable method for ease of use.

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  • Volume modulation and envelope shaping are highlighted as tedious in Ableton, with VolumeShaper providing an efficient workaround for detailed sidechaining and rhythmic adjustments.

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Critic Reviews

Cableguys ShaperBox 2 review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

Cableguys' ShaperBox 2 elevates audio manipulation with its intuitive design and powerful multi-effect capabilities, perfect for electronic music producers. The updated version boasts impressive features like envelope followers and a flexible modulation grid, ensuring both complexity and ease of use. However, limitations such as only allowing a single instance of each effect and a lack of search options for effects by material hold it back from being perfect. Overall, ShaperBox 2 is a valuable tool for enhancing dynamic soundscapes, but some users may find themselves wanting more routing flexibility.

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Cableguys ShaperBox 2 Review

musictech.com

Cableguys ShaperBox 2 is a powerhouse of audio manipulation, boasting five versatile effects and a user-friendly interface that makes sound design both intuitive and inspiring. The upgrade features new tools like envelope followers and a visual compressor, enhancing its already impressive capabilities. However, some users may find the lack of a master output volume control and limited automation options for certain parameters a bit frustrating. Still, these minor shortcomings don’t overshadow the plugin's overall value, which is especially suited for loop-based music production. With a vast preset library and the ability to create intricate modulations, ShaperBox 2 is an essential tool for both mixing and creative sound destruction.

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southpau_joe

The bundle is butter

For the price. Filtering. Tape controls. Lo fi. Halftime. “Worth every penny”

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See how emma essex uses Cableguys ShaperBox 2

emma essex

Composer, Music Producer

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See how Rik Simpson uses Cableguys ShaperBox 2

Rik Simpson

Singer, Guitarist

The Darktones

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Verified via YouTube

Rik Simpson appears in the "in use by" artists list at the end of the official ShaperBox 2 video, at 2:11.

See how Djs From Mars uses Cableguys ShaperBox 2

Djs From Mars

DJ

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Verified via Photo

New drag&drop feature on Shaperbox 2.2 is the BOMB 🧨🧨🧨@cableguysofficial

See how Habstrakt uses Cableguys ShaperBox 2

Habstrakt

Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video, at the timestamp 35:38, A plugin named Shaperbox 2 can be seen in Habstrakt's Group effects lane, confirming its use by the artist.

See how Joris Delacroix uses Cableguys ShaperBox 2

Joris Delacroix

Music Producer

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Verified via MusicRadar

In this article, Joris mentions:

I use Cableguys ShaperBox 2 for side-chains, remix effects, panning, filters, LFO etc.

See how Hard Driver uses Cableguys ShaperBox 2

Hard Driver

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

At 17:08 shaper box is being used.

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TheLetterH

Composer, Music Producer

Penisland

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Verified via Twitter

TheLetterH is mentioned as using Cableguys ShaperBox 2 in a Twitter post by Penisland194, highlighting it as a noteworthy VST effect.

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