Shake and Bake shaker loop stack plugin interface by Basic Wavez

Shake and Bake: Shaker Loop Stack Plugin by Basic Wavez Free Download

Shake and Bake is a drum machine plugin by Basic Wavez that layers up to four shaker loops and automatically aligns their peaks for a tighter groove. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.

VST3AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Shake and Bake focuses on one common problem in percussion programming: shakers that sound slightly off when layered. The plugin detects the rhythmic peaks in each shaker layer and locks them together, so stacked eggs, maracas, caxixi and tubes line up without flammy timing blur. From there, you can fine-tune the whole stack forward or back in milliseconds against the grid. The library includes 117 shaker loops, and you can also import your own samples. Rendering a single lane or the full stack to WAV lets you take the groove into your DAW.

Best for

  • Layered shaker grooves
  • Percussion bed programming
  • Tightening live-played shakers
  • Hip-hop and pop percussion
  • Custom shaker preset banks
Developer
Basic Wavez
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 117 shaker loops including eggs, maracas, caxixi and tubes
  • Stack up to four shaker loops at once
  • Automatic alignment of shaker crests for a tighter groove
  • Fine-tune the shaker pocket forward or back in milliseconds
  • Smart, Grid and Feel alignment modes
  • Draggable loop braces to trim each loop
  • Export the full stack or single lanes to WAV
  • Import your own samples and build preset banks
03In depth

Shaker Alignment and Layering Controls

The core of Shake and Bake is its alignment workflow. Choose which lane leads, and the other layers are aligned to it automatically. Smart, Grid and Feel modes give you different ways to find the sweet spot for a groove.

Each lane can be trimmed with draggable loop braces, and the tightness and nudge controls let you adjust timing and balance across the stack. Up to four layers can run at once, so you can build dense, textured percussion beds without nudging audio by hand.

Library, Export and Custom Samples

The 117 loops cover eggs, maracas, caxixi, tubes and other textures. The library is performed by Jeroen de Rijk, a percussionist with forty years of credits, and the developer lists work with Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars and David Guetta among them.

You can bounce the aligned stack or individual lanes to WAV for further processing, or drag in your own loops and build custom preset banks using the same alignment tools.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperBasic Wavez
TypePlugin
CategoryDrum Machine
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Shake and Bake support?

Shake and Bake is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 and macOS 12 (Monterey) or later.

What do I need to use Shake and Bake?

You need a 64-bit DAW such as FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, Reason or Pro Tools, plus an internet connection for license activation. The minimum requirements are an Intel i5 or Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) processor, 4 GB of RAM and 500 MB of disk space.

Can I use my own shaker recordings?

Yes. You can drag in your own loops and use the auto-alignment and fine-tuning controls on them.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, Shake and Bake offers a trial.

07Developer

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