Product Description

• The Ultimate Distortion Toolkit. Dynamic
• Rhythmic
• and Multiband. What is DriveShaper? From laser-focused harmonic warmth and sizzle
• to massively modulated mayhem that reacts and breathes in synergy with your music
• DriveShaper 2 does it all – and more. Animate any of 11 exciting waveshaping algorithms using easy
• drawable LFOs and simple 1-slider Envelope Followers. Create magical distorted rhythms
• targeted analogue warmth and hard-edged drive patterns. Running inside Cableguys' ShaperBox 3 effects plugin
• use DriveShaper on its own or with other Shapers — they all work in exactly the same way
• stacking up to create elaborate
• multilayered effects that'll make your productions stand out.   <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/STdfnFR7ghc?si=hCdEgJDsERoV3Oh1" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>   Do All This With DriveShaper Make 808s punch harder Make your treble sizzle Enhance drum attack Energise melodies Design monster basslines Distort hits in a loop Rhythmise pads Diverse Distortion Styles Choose from 11 diverse Styles of distortion: Soft/Hard Clip for classic analogue-style clipping. Soft/Hard Square for fizzy
• distorted zero crossings. Soft/Hard Rectify for octave-up FX. Skew/Sine/Triangle/Saw/Extreme Fold for wild wavefolding transformations. Waveforms That You Design Animate distortion over time with Cabelguys' easiest ever waveform-editing tools. Create throbbing
• stepped
• or ramped drive patterns in seconds. Any shape you can imagine
• just clicks away. Locks To The Beat Sync your waveforms to beats and bars so they're always locked to your track. Go from 1/4-note distorted pumping to multi-bar drive patterns and beyond
• all with sample accuracy. Follows Any Rhythm Trigger your waveforms in any pattern at all using MIDI. Or use powerful new audio triggering that resets LFOs with every transient
• for precise targeting of attack and sustain on drums
• loops
• instruments – even full mixes. Distortion That's Dynamic Using one easy slider
• get distortion that bounces with the dynamics of beats
• loops
• melodies – anything. A pop-out control panel gives full access to attack/release and more. Multiband Control Split your audio into up to three frequency bands. Enhance the bass
• mids and treble with a different Style
• LFO and Envelope for each. Just drag in the Bands area to set up – it's fast
• easy and powerful. Grip. Push. Accent. Tone Take total control with four specialised distortion parameters. Grip prevents quiet elements like reverb ambience dominating the distortion. Push generates asymmetric drive. Accent and Tone level and EQ the distorted parts only
• slotting them into the mix – or making them punch even harder. Amazing Visual Feedback A unique animated distortion transfer curve shows precisely how your audio signals are being shaped over time
• and by how much. Features New! Redesigned interface with larger editing areas Interface resizable from 75% to 200% Retina/HiDPI support for crisp
• clear graphics Built-in help — over any control for description Wave Presets covering all common uses 9 slots to store Custom Waves
• saved with the patch Switch User Waves via MIDI Dry/wet mix for each band New! Master Mix with improved algorithm
• for artifact-free creative blends New! Bypass for click-free switching to the dry signal Solo bands for easy setup accurate spectrum view Large
• precise oscilloscope view with Magnitude mode and Freeze option Trigger to reduce clicks when switching/triggering Waves Expandable LFO for detailed editing Set LFO loop length in beats and bars
• or Hertz/ms LFO loop length from 1/128 to 32 bars
• with sample-accurate sync Audio-rate modulation up to 5.24kHz for extreme sound design 2x/3x button — double or triple patterns with a click Flip/resize/move/randomize wave or selection Copy/paste waves between any Shapers Unlimited undo/redo for LFO wave edits Selection skewing
• for easily increasing intensity over time Input/Output Gain controls for gainstaging and manual leveling Mac Mac OS X 10.13 or later  Intel or Apple Silicon processor VST 2
• VST 3
• AU or AAX host DAW Windows Windows 7
•  10 or 11 (64-bit only) VST 2
• VST 3 or AAX host DAW Note:  ShaperBox is used as the example. Mac 1. Head to the Cableguys registration page and enter your email address and serial number which can found in your Plugin Boutique account > click 'Register'. 2. You have now registered an account with Cableguys > click 'User Account' to log in. 3. Enter your registered email address and password > Click 'Log in'. 4. Click 'DOWNLOAD' to access your software installer and then click 'LICENSE FILE' to download your key for activating the plugin. 5. Once downloaded
• run the .dmg installer > click 'Continue'. 6. Check you are happy where the contents will be installed and then click 'Install'. 7. Once the installation has concluded > click 'Close'. 8. If prompted
• enter your password for your login > click 'Install Software'. 9. Launch your Cableguys plugin within your chosen DAW > click 'Choose License File'. 10. Browse and find your .lic license file which you downloaded and unzipped earlier. Select the file > click 'Open'. 11. Confirm that your email address is correctly listed and then click 'Yes'. 12. Click 'OK'. 13. Exit the plugin and then launch it again. Your product will now be activated. Windows 1. Head to the Cableguys registration page and enter your email address and serial number which can found in your Plugin Boutique account > click 'Register'. 2. You have now registered an account with Cableguys > click 'User Account' to log in. 3. Enter your registered email address and password > Click 'Log in'. 4. Click 'DOWNLOAD' to access your software installer and then click 'LICENSE FILE' to download your key for activating the plugin. 5. Once downloaded
• extract the contents from the .zip file and run the .exe installer. Select your destination location > click 'Next >'. 6. Confirm where you wish to install the 32-bit VST2 plugin > click 'Next >'. 7. Confirm where you wish to install the 64-bit VST2 plugin > click 'Next >'. 8. Select which components/formats you wish to install > click 'Next >'. 9. Confirm you are happy with the installation settings > click 'Install'. 10. Once the installation has concluded > click 'Finish'. 11. Launch your Cableguys plugin within your chosen DAW > click 'Choose License File'. 12. Browse and find your .lic license file which you downloaded and unzipped earlier. Select the file > click 'Open'. 13. Confirm that your email address is correctly listed and then click 'Yes'. 14. Click 'OK'. 15. Exit the plugin and then launch it again. Your product will now be activated.

Additional Information

About the Cableguys DriveShaper 2

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Cableguys DriveShaper 2 a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Cableguys DriveShaper 2?

• •Authentic Cableguys craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Cableguys's respected Distortion lineup

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