Ramp 2 by BeatSkillz volume shaper plugin interface

Ramp 2: Volume Shaper Plugin for Ducking and Gating by BeatSkillz Free Download

Rated 4.4/5 on Plugin Boutique (568 ratings)

Ramp 2 is a volume shaper plugin by BeatSkillz that applies tempo-synced volume ramps, letting you duck, gate and pump chords, bass and drums. It works in VST3, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Ramp 2 is built for producers who want rhythmic volume movement without drawing automation by hand. Its controls shape the volume curve in time with your project tempo, at divisions from half a bar down to 1/32 notes. A band control limits the effect to a chosen frequency range, so you can duck the mids of a chord while the low end stays steady. The developer positions it for lo-fi, house and EDM production.

Best for

Sidechain-style ducking
Lo-fi chord pumping
House gated pads
EDM rhythmic gating
Band-limited filter effects
Drum loop movement

Developer: BeatSkillz
Category: Envelope Shapers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Tempo-synced volume ramps from 2 bars down to 1/32 notes
Bias control for shaping attack and release curves
Angles slider for straight, swing and gated ducking
Two-way band slider limits the effect to a frequency range
Mix control sets depth from subtle shaping to heavy pumping
Built-in compressor to smooth shaped volume curves
Available in VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS
Includes a trial version

03In depth

Tempo-Synced Ducking and Gating Controls

The Time Div setting syncs the ramp curve to tempo, with bar divisions from 1 and 2 bars down to 1/32 notes. Bias changes the attack and release portions of the curve, bending how the volume rises and falls.

Angles sets the starting and ending angles for both the rise and the fall. With its two-way slider you can move from straight or swing-style ducking to rhythmic gating.

Mix controls the depth of the effect, from subtle volume shaping to strong pumping. A Comp section placed after the shaping stage smooths the resulting volume shapes.

Band-Limited Filtering for Chords, Bass and Beats

The Band control uses a two-way slider to choose a bandpass range of frequencies that the ramp affects, while frequencies outside that range stay unaffected. This lets you duck only the part of a sound you want to move.

The developer notes that the band setting can also create filtering effects that behave like LFO modulation, which can add movement to pads and loops.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	BeatSkillz
Type	Plugin
Category	Envelope Shaper
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Ramp 2 used for?

Ramp 2 is used to shape volume over time, typically for ducking, gating and pumping chords, bass and beats in sync with the project tempo. Its band control lets you limit the effect to a specific frequency range.

What plugin formats does Ramp 2 support?

Ramp 2 is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is listed as 64-bit only.

What do I need to run Ramp 2?

On Mac, it requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or later and an Intel i5 or later, or an Apple Silicon M1 processor. On Windows, it requires Windows 10 or later and an Intel i5 or AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent. Both need 2 GB RAM (recommended) and 300 MB of hard drive space.