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I often use automation on effect plug-ins to create little interesting variations to sounds, or for doing some completely wild and unconventional effects. This involves recording parameter changes — usually a few times before I get it close enough to what I want, and then manually modifying the recorded automation.

Not exactly a hard job, but it can become a bit tedious to do. Cableguys offers some plug-ins to make life easier, including FilterShaper 2, an advanced effect plug-in that allows you to draw volume, pan, and filter modulations.

FilterShaper allows you to easily draw your own waveforms with impressive precision and unparalleled ease. Using the unique waveform drawing tool, you can construct your own modulation curves in a very intuitive way.

FilterShaper 2 features

• 2 flexible filters — modulate cutoff and resonance settings, as well as pan and volume. Run in parallel or serial mode; 6/12/24dB ranges with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch and peaking shapes.
• Waveform drawing capabilities — draw custom waveforms with great ease. Store up to 10 customized waveforms for use in any of the available LFOs. Useful waveform tools include copy/past, reverse, randomize, and more.
• Modulation options — a modulation matrix allows for connecting the 4 LFOs with cutoff, resonance, volume and pan targets, for both filters (+ volume and pan for master output). LFOs are free-running (0.02 Hz to 5.24 kHz) or synced to host (1/128 note to 32 bars).
• Automation — Every FilterShaper 2 parameter can be automated, including waveform shapes and breakpoint movements.

Cableguys FilterShaper 2

The interface of FilterShaper is pretty straightforward; envelope waveforms in the top of the screen, the filters, LFOs and modulation matrix in the bottom.

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Behringer has announced the Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000, a high-performance 3D multi-engine effects processor with Real Sound Modeling technology.

The VIRTUALIZER PRO 3D FX2000 Effects Processor uses BEHRINGER’s Real Sound Modeling (RSM) technology to give 71 stereo algorithms the power to accurately emulate a wide range of acoustic environments.

Effects options include 12 different reverb programs, modulation, amp simulation, distortion and special effects, as well as dynamic and psychoacoustic processing. Performance is further enhanced through user-addressable high and low EQ and wave-adaptive VIRTUAL ROOM reverb algorithms. Logical grouping of parameters, along with the combination of encoders, buttons, LEDs and an easily readable LED display, are included for intuitive operation.

Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000 features

• 71 breathtaking new algorithms—true RSM (Real Sound Modeling) stereo and 3D effects.
• Wave-adaptive virtual Room reverb algorithms for natural reverb and delay.
• Awesome modulation, dynamic, psychoacoustic and EQ algorithms.
• Authentic amp simulation, distortion and special effects.
• 11 effect combinations with selectable serial / parallel configuration.
• Up to 7 adjustable parameters plus 2-band EQ per effect.
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with 64/128-times oversampling.
• True stereo processing for realistic channel separation in stereo image.
• 100 factory presets plus 100 user memory locations.
• Extensive MIDI implementation.
• Accurate LED level meters for perfect level setting and optimum performance.
• Servo-balanced XLR and ¼” TRS inputs and outputs.
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life.
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany.

The Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000 will be available soon for an MSRP of 120 EUR / $199 USD.

More information: Behringer / Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000

u-he has released version 1.1 of Uhbik, a bundle of high quality audio effect plug-ins for Windows and Mac.

Uhbik v1.1 introduces GrainDad/Uhbik-G, a granular pitch-shifter effect.

Granular pitch shifter and vast audio mangling device. Tape stop effects, reversing effects, weird metallic drones from otherwise harmless material. Try on drum loops first.

Changes in Uhbik v1.1

• Uhbik-G (granular pitch-shifter) added.
• Support for RTAS Mac.
• Automatable Softbypass button for click free bypass operation (each Uhbik).
• Gain slider +/- 12dB (each Uhbik).
• Support for MIDI Bank Change (CC#0), to switch through folders in MIDI Programs.
• Support for Favourite & Junk preset tagging.
• Drag’n'drop preset organisation (does not work in Logic 9.0.2)v
• Some minor fixes.

Uhbik v1.1 is now available to purchase for PC and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) for $149 USD +19% VAT in EU (regular $199 USD).

More information: u-he / Uhbik

Cableguys has released version 2.0.1 of FilterShaper, an effect plug-in that allows you to create complex volume, pan and filter modulations with ease.

FilterShaper allows you to easily draw your own waveforms with impressive precision and unparalleled ease. Using the unique waveform drawing tool, you can construct your own modulation curves in a very intuitive manner.

This plugin is a dream come true for producers who need a professional tool to shape, warp and mangle their audio.

Changes in FilterShaper v2.0.1

• Fixing issues with drawing in Cockos Reaper and in various hosts on Mac OS X.
• Startup time was less than optimal in the 2.0 version and has now been brought back to normal.

FilterShaper 2 is available to purchase as a VST effect plug-in for PC and Mac, priced at 49 EUR / $69 USD.

Cableguys has also released PanCake, a free VST plugin that allows you to create flexible pan modulations, similarly to how you would modulate your signal in FilterShaper or VolumeShaper. The plug-in was released as part of the KVR Developer Challenge.

More information: Cableguys / KVR Developer Challenge

Cableguys has announced the release of FilterShaper 2, an innovative VST plug-in that allows you to create complex volume, pan and filter modulations with ease.

Cableguys FilterShaper 2

Version two includes a wealth of new features and user-requested improvements, including parallel filter routing, and a user-friendly interface that integrates a simple, classic theme into a practical design. These additions allow you to manipulate and transform your audio like never before, giving you near-limitless creative possibilities.

Changes in FilterShaper 2

• Now available for both PC and Mac
• Unique Parallel Routing: Added parallel routing option for FilterShaper’s two filters.
• Filter Panning and Volume Control: Individual controls for both panning and volume in parallel mode for each filter.
• Free-running LFOs: Set the speed of the LFO loop length in hertz or rhythmic units, independent of the host tempo.
• Modulation of Master Pan Control: The new master control can be modulated, just as all the other controls. This powerful feature can add some interesting movement to your sounds.
• Improved User Interface: Clean and uncluttered user-friendly design with a refined waveform editing area. All the controls are available within one single window.

FilterShaper 2 is available to purchase as a VST effect plug-in for PC and Mac, priced at 49 EUR / $69 USD.

More information: Cableguys

Roger Linn Design has released AdrenaLinn Sync, a new software plug-in that provides the same unique beat-synced filter modulation and sequencing effects of the AdrenaLinn III guitar pedal.

Roger Linn Design AdrenaLinn Sync

AdrenaLinn Sync features

• More Control — More parameters to fine-tune your filter modulation and filter sequencing effects.
• More Randomness — Random sequence generation, random LFO amplitude, plus variable probability of randomly-generated notes or envelope firing.
• More Swing — In additional to half or full swing timing for sequenced notes, you also get on randomly-generated notes.
• Noise source for Self-Generated Noise Beats — Use noise with the sequencer to create synthesized drumbeats, or to excite resonant filters into self-oscillation.
• 2 Simultaneous Modulation Paths — Separately route LFO & Sequencer, or Sequencer Level & Sequencer Envelope, to individual levels of filter frequency, volume and pan modualtion.
• Full Stereo Signal Path — Maintain full stereo from input to output.
• Self-generating sequences — Increase resonance to full for self-oscillating filter or flanger, then use the Sequencer for random or looped self-generating note sequences.
• Musical Scale Constraints — Snap the LFO or Sequencer modulation signals chromatic, major, minor, pentatonic, blues, whole tone, diminished or seven other musical scales.
• Tube-Modeled Distortion — A very warm and smooth distortion with pre-hipass and post-lowpass filters.
• Stereo phaser — A rich, 4-stage stereo phaser.
• 10 Second Stereo Delay with Ping Pong — Makes your beat-synced delays and delay loops more useful. Delay loops as long as 8 bars in length (up to 10 seconds).
• Clean & Simple User Interface — Clearly shows signal flow and modulation routing.
• 128 Great Presets — Includes all of AdrenaLinn III sequenced, random and modulation presets, plus some new self-generating pitched sequences and noise drumbeats.

AdrenaLinn Sync comes in a single format that works for VST, AU and RTAS formats. It is currently available only for Mac OSX, with a Windows version coming soon. It is available to purchase for $99 USD.

More information: Roger Linn Design / AdrenaLinn Sync