VolumeShaper 4

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VolumeShaper lets you shape the levels of any audio signal in pinpoint detail.

From multiband sidechain compression effects to extreme gating, from tempo-synced stutter to precise sample-shaping — VolumeShaper provides a wealth of creative musical effects with a visual approach to volume.

VolumeShaper features multiband waveform-based editing, a comprehensive selection of preset curves, a precise oscilloscope, a big spectrum view and an updated preset library. It runs sample-accurate in sync with your DAW, in Hz mode up to the audible range or retriggered via MIDI.

Try it out — download the demo and let VolumeShaper 4 loose on your audio productions.

"VolumeShaper 4 is already a go-to in our plugins folder. At this price, it's a winner." - Computer Music Magazine, in November 2014

"The curves you can create are much more flexible and musical than what can be done with a sidechained gate or compressor alone." - Music Tech Magazine, VolumeShaper 3 review, in April 2012

Ducking AKA sidechain compression effect

Essential for a well-defined kick and bass, the well-known ducking effect of sidechain compression creates extra rhythmic drive and provides space and definition. VolumeShaper gives you this same effect with absolute control — just draw the curve you want. Simpler, faster, and more precise than using a compressor. You can also trigger the LFO via MIDI notes — choose one of the 'MIDI Triggered' LFO types, then route MIDI notes to the plugin via your DAW.

Multiband shaping

Use different curves for bass, mids and highs for added precision. The multiband split lets you duck out the bass when the kick hits, or duck the mids to provide space for the snare. Or gate the kick in a drum loop by editing the low band and leaving the mids/highs untouched. VolumeShaper makes it easy to apply this essential technique precisely, for accurate and dynamic mixes.

Define your audio loops

VolumeShaper's oscilloscope displays the incoming audio, helping you to precisely define audio levels. In a drum loop, regulate levels for snare, hi-hat, or anything else with just a few clicks, or edit unwanted notes out of a loop. From smooth bezier curves to hard cuts, you decide. Sync the effect to your DAW from 1/128 note up to 32 bars, sync to the frequency of the played note, or let it run freely at ranges from 0.02 Hz up to 5.24 kHz.

Shape drums

Go in deep and use VolumeShaper as a precise volume curve for your synth or drum sounds. Set it to trigger whenever a specific MIDI note is played, and simply draw the shape you need. You can even shape different frequency ranges independently — shorten only the high frequencies of a kick, for example. It's effectively a gate, but you have total control over the length and shape of the volume tail.

Audio destruction

For punishing bit-crusher effects, run VolumeShaper's LFO fast — right up to the limits of the audible range (Tip: set the LFO to 'Hertz (Retrig.)'). For a less drastic effect, limit the modulation to specific frequencies — try a medium-width mid band — by moving the band sliders. And for ring modulation effects, set the LFO to the frequency of the MIDI notes that you play.

Stutter and tremolo

Simple but effective — VolumeShaper breathes new life into this classic effect. Detailed control options let you create stutter and tremolo with a twist — try applying envelopes to specific frequency ranges, or using a custom curve tailored to fit a specific loop or MIDI note.

System Requirements

Windows:

2 GHz CPU with SSE2 support
Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8
VST host sequencer
32- or 64-bit Mac:
2 GHz Intel CPU

Mac

OS X 10.5 or later
VST or AU host sequencer
32- or 64-bit

Installation Instructions

For demonstration purposes we are using Cabelguys Volume Shaper

1. Go here, enter your email address and serial that can be found in your Plugin Boutique User Account or confirmation email.

2. Cableguys will send you a Licence Key via email.

3. Attached to the email from Cableguys will be your Licence Key. Download, unzip and save to your computer - file directory of your choice.

4. Go back to your email and follow the link provided - you can also access the link here.

5. Input your email address and password Cableguys provided in their email. You will need this to access your installers. - We recommend you copy and paste the password.

6. Download your installer from this page.

Installation on Mac OSX

Audio Units

Just copy the 'VolumeShaper3.component' plugin package to your AU plugins folder and the restart your host application.

The path will most likely look like this - /Library/Audio/Plugin-Ins/Components

Note - The default version of the plugin has display problems in some older 32-bit AU hosts. Please use the version from the 'Legacy' folder if you experience these issues. The legacy version matches the default version, but uses a different graphics engine.

VST

Just copy the 'VolumeShaper3.vst' plugin package to your AU plugins folder and the restart your host application.

The path will most likely look like this - /Library/Audio/Plugin-Ins/VST

RTAS

Just copy the 'VolumeShaper3.dpm' plugin package to your AU plugins folder and the restart your host application.

The path will most likely look like this - /Library/Application Support/Digidesign/Plug-Ins

Installation on Windows

Drag the .dll file into your VST plugins folder. The path will most likely look like this - System (C:)/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins

Now load up VolumeShaper3 in your DAW. Enter your email address and select Choose Key. You will now need to locate the Licence Key you downloaded and saved from step 3. Open, select Unlock and VolumeShaper3 will now be authorized on your machine.

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