InShaper distortion effect plugin interface by Sound Particles

InShaper: Waveshaping and Folding Distortion Plugin by Sound Particles

InShaper is a distortion effect plugin by Sound Particles that shapes and folds audio waveforms, ranging from subtle saturation to aggressive distortion, with LFO modulation for drive, bias, gain and the modifier.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

InShaper works by shaping and folding the waveform of your signal, which gives you a broad range of distortion characters. Its Single and Dual modes let you move from gentle saturation to harsh, aggressive distortion. Control over drive, gain, modifier, oversampling and bias lets you fine-tune the result, and a Link Drive to Gain option keeps levels steady while you change the drive. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Mix saturation
  • Aggressive sound design
  • Modulated distortion
  • Immersive mix effects
  • Bass and synth distortion
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02Key features

What you get

  • Single and Dual modes for waveshaping and folding
  • Wide range of distortion characters, from saturation to aggressive distortion
  • Direct control of drive, gain, modifier, oversampling and bias
  • Link Drive to Gain to keep output levels consistent
  • LFO with multiple waveforms and modifiers
  • LFO modulation of drive, bias, gain or the modifier
  • Channel Offset for different LFO offsets per speaker
  • Multichannel support from mono and stereo to immersive formats
03In depth

Shaping and Folding Distortion Characters

InShaper offers two processing modes. Single mode focuses on one shaping path, while Dual mode gives you a second stage for more complex waveform folding. Across both, you can move from subtle saturation to aggressive distortion.

The plugin exposes drive, gain, modifier, oversampling and bias as direct controls. Linking drive to gain keeps the output level consistent as you push the drive, so you can compare settings without constantly re-adjusting your output.

LFO Modulation and Multichannel Workflow

InShaper includes an LFO with multiple waveforms and modifiers that can modulate drive, bias, gain or the modifier. This lets you create moving, evolving distortion rather than a fixed sound.

Channel Offset applies different LFO offsets to each speaker, which can add movement across a stereo or surround field. Multichannel support covers all major output formats, from mono and stereo to immersive formats.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperSound Particles
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does InShaper support?

InShaper is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. AAX requires Pro Tools 64-bit compatible software, version 11 or above.

Which operating systems can run InShaper?

InShaper runs on Windows 10 or higher and macOS 10.15 or higher, including Intel and native Apple Silicon Macs.

What are the system requirements for InShaper?

The minimum requirements are a 2-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 600 MB of disk space. The recommended setup is a 4-core CPU, 8 GB of RAM and 600 MB of disk space.

Does InShaper support surround and immersive audio?

Yes. Multichannel support covers all major output formats, from mono and stereo to immersive formats, and Channel Offset lets each speaker receive a different LFO offset.

07Developer

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