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ShaperBox 3

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Purpose
ShaperBox 3 is an audio plugin for sound design and mixing, with tools to create rhythmic effects and shape sounds over time.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Support
Cableguys provides a ShaperBox 3 PDF manual, tutorial videos and support pages, and asks customers to allow 24 hours for a response to contact requests.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Headquarters
Hamburg, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · cableguys.com
Founded
2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · cableguys.com
Company
Cableguys says it was founded in 2007 and lists its address in Hamburg, Germany.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
DAW compatibility
Cableguys lists Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, REAPER and Studio One as compatible DAWs, along with others supporting VST, AU or AAX.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Effects
It includes 11 effects: Pitch, Reverb, Time, Drive, Noise, Liquid, Filter, Crush, Volume, Pan and Width Shapers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Internet requirement
An internet connection is required to download noise samples and reverb files; plugin authorization can be done offline using a license key file.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
License updates
Cableguys says minor point releases are usually free, while adding a new Shaper may require payment and remain in demo mode until purchased.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Modulation
Its drawable LFO waveforms, envelope followers and audio triggering can create effects that react to music.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Multiband
Each Shaper can be split into three bands, with a separate LFO and envelope follower for each band.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Oscilloscope
The built-in oscilloscope displays audio or MIDI waveforms and can overlay an external sidechain signal for real-time comparison.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Sidechain
External sidechain input lets audio from another DAW track trigger ShaperBox effects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
System requirements
The product page specifies 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11, or macOS 10.15 or later on Intel or Apple Silicon, with a compatible host DAW.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com
Transaction provider
The Cableguys product page states that transactions are handled through Paddle.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com

Plans and prices

ShaperBox 3 €99, paid once One-time purchase; page also shows 379 € 11 Shaper effects · VST 2, VST 3, AU or AAX formats, depending on OS Read 9 Oct 2026 · cableguys.com

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