MidiShaper by Cableguys MIDI LFO modulator plugin interface

MidiShaper: Drawable MIDI LFO and Modulator Plugin by Cableguys

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MidiShaper is a MIDI modulator plugin from Cableguys that outputs drawable LFOs and AHDSR envelopes as MIDI control data. It can drive Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, channel Aftertouch and up to six MIDI CCs in CC-controllable synthesizers and effects.

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01Overview

MidiShaper is built to generate movement for instruments that respond to MIDI controller data, rather than processing audio. It brings the LFO drawing approach of Cableguys' ShaperBox effect into a MIDI context, so you can design custom curves, steps and ramps and send them out as MIDI. The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Synth movement via MIDI CC
Pitch bend modulation
Tempo-synced MIDI patterns
Analogue-style free LFOs
Hardware synth control

Developer: Cableguys
Category: Modulators
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four editable LFOs with drawable curve, step and ramp shapes
Four AHDSR envelopes triggered by MIDI notes
Modulation matrix for Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel and Aftertouch
Routing to up to six MIDI CCs of your choice
DAW tempo sync from 32 bars down to a 128th note
Free-running mode from 0.02Hz up to 5.24kHz
LFO phase restart on incoming MIDI notes
Categorised library of LFO waveforms

03In depth

LFOs, envelopes and modulation routing

MidiShaper provides four editable LFOs and four AHDSR envelopes. Each LFO can be faded in and out by its own envelope, which is triggered by incoming MIDI notes.

The modulation matrix routes the four modulation sources to Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, channel Aftertouch and up to six MIDI CCs of your choice. That makes it possible to shape movement across the controllers of a synth or effect that accepts MIDI CC input, including both software and hardware instruments.

Timing and sync options

The LFOs can sync to your DAW timeline, with cycle lengths from 32 bars down to a 128th note. Developer Cableguys also offers a free-running mode, with rates from 0.02Hz up to 5.24kHz, for analogue-style modulation that is not tied to tempo.

LFOs can be restarted with MIDI notes, so patterns can follow each note you play. A categorised library of LFO waveforms designed by Cableguys is included as a starting point.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Cableguys
Type	Plugin
Category	Modulator
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MidiShaper support?

MidiShaper is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run MidiShaper?

On Windows, you need Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 64-bit with a VST 2, VST 3 or AAX host DAW. On Mac, you need macOS 10.13 or later on an Intel or Apple Silicon processor, with a VST 2, VST 3, AU or AAX host DAW.

What can MidiShaper control?

MidiShaper outputs MIDI data, so it can control Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, channel Aftertouch and up to six MIDI CCs. It works with CC-controllable synthesizers and effects, both software and hardware.