Movement by Output rhythm effects plugin interface

Movement: Rhythm FX Engine by Output

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (971 ratings)

Movement is a multi-effect rhythm engine plugin by Output that adds tempo-locked modulation to any input, including guitars, keyboards, synths, drums and full mixes. It runs as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Movement processes any sound in real time and applies rhythmic motion to it. Output describes it as a rhythm effects engine built for both studio work and live performance. The plugin blends the original source with four rhythm engines, and each engine can be driven by sidechain input, an LFO, or a step sequencer. A set of 300+ presets gives you a starting point, while the XY pad and automation lanes let you shape the result as you play or record.

Best for

  • Rhythmic synth pads
  • Gated and pumping guitars
  • Drum bus movement
  • Live performance effects
  • Sidechain-style modulation
  • Tempo-locked filter sweeps
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Output
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02Key features

What you get

  • 300+ presets for instant playability
  • Processes any sound, instrument or full track
  • Real-time modulation of any parameter with rhythm
  • Four rhythm engines with sidechain, LFO and step sequencer
  • Output's proprietary Flux and Randomizer
  • Advanced sidechain modulating up to 38 parameters
  • Analog filters, EQ, delay, distortion, compression and reverb
  • XY pad for live performance control
  • Built for both live performance and studio production
  • Version 1.1 adds reverse delay and hi-pass/low-pass EQ mode
03In depth

Rhythm Engines and Modulation Control

Movement blends the original source with four rhythm engines. Each engine offers sidechain, LFO and step sequencer based modulation, plus Output's proprietary Flux and Randomizer. Together these tools give you several ways to drive motion in a sound.

The plugin exposes 76 parameters that can be modulated. Output lists compressors pumping reverb, analog-modeled filters and EQs opening and closing, delays morphing, and tube distortion adding warmth. Because the dry source is split from the onset, you can bring the rhythm in and out to taste.

The XY pad gives you a performance control for shaping the effect in real time.

Advanced Sidechain for Live and Studio Work

Movement's advanced sidechain lets the input signal modulate up to 38 separate parameters. Beyond the usual kick-to-compressor sidechain, the input can drive filters, reverb, distortion, EQ, delays and more at the same time.

Output designed the plugin to be simple and fast to use, with the depth kept in the background. You can tweak one of the 300+ presets or build a rhythm from scratch. Movement is built for live performance as well as the studio, and it can be automated in your DAW.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

Questions, answered

What formats does Movement support?

Movement is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run Movement?

On Windows, you need Windows 10 or 11, an Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent, 8GB RAM (16GB recommended) and 220 MB of free disk space. On macOS, you need OS X 10.14 through macOS 13 Ventura, Apple Silicon M1 or better or an Intel Core i5 or better, and 660 MB of free disk space. A reliable internet connection is required for download and activation.

What can Movement process?

Output says Movement can process any input, including guitars, keyboards, synths, pads, drums and full mixes, and it works in real time.

How many computers can one serial code activate?

Each serial code allows activation on two computers.

07Developer

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