ShaperBox 3 Bundle Upgrade from TimeShaper 3 multi-effect plugin interface by Cableguys

ShaperBox 3 Bundle Upgrade from TimeShaper 3: Multi-Effect Plugin by Cableguys

Rated 4.9/5 on Plugin Boutique (216 ratings)

ShaperBox 3 Bundle Upgrade from TimeShaper 3 is a multi-effect plugin by Cableguys that shapes volume, time, filter, drive and other effects with drawn wave shapes. It is offered as an upgrade for existing TimeShaper 3 owners.

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01Overview

ShaperBox 3 Bundle Upgrade from TimeShaper 3 is a 64-bit effects plugin from Cableguys, built around eleven multiband effects called Shapers. Each one is controlled by a drawn waveform rather than fixed knobs, so you can design sweeps, angled ramps or stepped patterns that sync to your project. The upgrade is aimed at producers who already own TimeShaper 3 and want the newer ShaperBox 3 feature set without buying the full bundle.

Best for

  • Rhythmic gating and chops
  • Sidechain ducking
  • Drum and loop glitching
  • Bass movement
  • Mix dynamics control
Developer
Cableguys
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Eleven multiband Shaper effects in one plugin
  • Drawable LFO waveforms with angled and stepped shapes
  • Audio Triggering with Drums, General and Complex algorithms
  • External Sidechain Input for triggering from another signal
  • Sidechain View for drawing ducking curves
  • Separate multiband Compressor module for Shaper chains
  • Master Mix with click-free Bypass
  • LiquidShaper with 4, 8, 12 or 16 phasing stages
  • Redesigned interface with larger editing areas
03In depth

Shaper Effects and Drawable Waveforms

The bundle includes Volume, Time, Drive, Filter, Crush, Noise, Pan, Width, Liquid, Reverb and Pitch Shapers. Each effect is controlled by a waveform you draw in a visual interface, which Cableguys says makes editing fast and direct.

The Shapers can sync to your song or be triggered by MIDI and audio. Cableguys describes the editing as simple left-click work, with tools for adding angled breakpoints and bending sections into curves.

Audio Triggering and Sidechain Control

Audio Triggering restarts the LFO on each transient, so the effect follows the rhythm of drums, basslines or full mixes. Three algorithms, Drums, General and Complex, are available, with access to the triggering parameters.

An External Sidechain Input lets one signal, such as a kick, drive the Shapers on another track. The Sidechain View overlays the kick on the bassline so you can draw a ducking curve that matches it.

Mixing Features and Compression

The multiband Compressor is now a separate module that can be placed anywhere in a Shaper chain. An updated Master Mix algorithm blends dry and wet signal, and a master Bypass switches back to the dry signal without clicks.

LiquidShaper adds flanging and phasing with custom LFO shapes, with the number of phasing stages set to 4, 8, 12 or 16.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

Questions, answered

What do I need to run ShaperBox 3 Bundle Upgrade?

On Mac, it requires macOS 10.13 or later on an Intel or Apple Silicon processor. On Windows, it requires Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 in 64-bit only. You also need a compatible host DAW.

Which plugin formats are included?

The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. Use the format that matches your DAW.

Is this the full ShaperBox 3 Bundle?

No. This is an upgrade for owners of TimeShaper 3. The full version of ShaperBox 3 Bundle is sold separately.

07Developer

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