Product Description

• Massively modulatable dual filter What is FilterShaper XL? FilterShaper XL takes a giant leap into unconventional sound design with two powerful filters
• multistage drive
• and an immensely flexible modulation framework. Turn synths into twisted mutations that leap from the speakers. Transform basslines into bubbling
• pulsing patterns. Morph drums into exciting filtered rhythms and bizarre modular-style FX. Go from subtle nuances and precise tweaks to powerful sweeps
• stepped resonances and giant wobbles. Awesomely Analogue It all starts with a pair of powerful Cableguys filters. Go from classic vintage warmth to audio-rate modulation and screaming self-oscillation – all with an amazingly analogue sound. Massively Modulatable Next
• set things in motion with two combinable LFOs and an envelope follower for every modulatable parameter. Dedicated LFOs for Speed and Amount allow incredible
• evolving
• complex interactions. Endlessly Flexible Create any filter movement you can imagine with Cableguys' easy LFO drawing tools. Draw curves
• steps
• ramps – any shape at all – in seconds
• bringing new rhythmic life to your tracks. Features Sounds like analogue - Just like a high-quality analogue filter
• FilterShaper XL always sounds great – even with the hardest
• fastest modulation settings. It's all possible due to Cableguys' best-ever filter DSP
• with zero-delay feedback (ZDF) algorithms
• resonance compensation
• internal saturation
• and oversampling of the entire signal path. 20 colorful filter types - Discover 20 powerful
• punchy filter types for juiced-up basslines
• sweeping synths
• modulated percussion
• explosive FX
• and more. Choose Warm filters that are fat and driven
• inspired by the Sallen-Key filters of a legendary semimodular synthesizer. Need modern precision? Go for Cableguys' crisp and clear Clean filters instead. Advanced resonance control - Cranking the resonance might be the most fun you can have with a filter – but with strong resonance comes squealing feedback and high volume levels! FilterShaper XL gets it all under control with a Safe mode that limits resonance to stable levels. Advanced users can switch it off to unleash the full fury of a self-oscillating filter. Want more? Cableguys' Warm filters have added Resonance Drive inside the resonance circuit
• emulating a real analogue filter pushed to the limit. Crank it up to get gritty textures and velvet- resonant peaks. Hard mode gives you a further edgy sonic flavour. Dual drive stages - Distortion brings filters to life – and with a punchy Drive section on each filter stage
• that power is in your hands. Go from subtle saturation to flat-out distortion. Switch it pre- or post-filter for drastically different textures. 60 LFOs and 50 Envelopes - With two filters
• 60 LFOs and 50 envelope followers
• you have a detailed
• interconnected toolbox for shaping your sound. Just click a parameter – Cutoff
• Resonance
• Volume or Pan – and start editing the main LFO and Envelope Follower. Then use LFO 2 to shift your shapes up and down over time. Control the depth of modulation itself with a dedicated Amount LFO. And use the Speed LFO to rhythmically speed up and slow down your patterns. Easy LFO editing - Cableguys' easiest ever LFO-editing tools make it simple to draw the exact filter movements you want to hear. Design flowing cutoff patterns and juicy resonance sweeps – any shape you can imagine
• just clicks away. It's easy
• fast and fun. Flexible Envelope Followers - Use Envelope Followers to dynamically filter synths
• basslines
• drums
• melodies – anything. Increase Cutoff as synths get louder – or boost Resonance as volume decays. Tons of presets - Find your sound in a few clicks with more 500 cleverly categorized presets. Browse by category
• save your faves
• and find your custom presets. System Requirements 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.

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About the Cableguys FilterShaper XL

Discover the distinctive sound and feel of the Cableguys FilterShaper XL, a standout choice among Filter.

Why Choose the Cableguys FilterShaper XL?

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

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