Summary

FilterShaper Core is a high-quality analogue-style multiband filter plugin developed by Cableguys. It offers rich, warm sound characteristics, advanced modulation capabilities, and runs within the ShaperBox 3 effects environment.

Features

• Analogue-quality zero-delay feedback (ZDF) filters with resonance compensation and internal saturation.
• 20 different filter types, including low-pass, notch, and peaking filters with a variety of tonal colors from clean to driven.
• Advanced resonance control featuring a Safe Res mode to prevent unstable feedback and optional self-oscillation.
• Adjustable resonance distortion emulating pushed analogue filters, with a Hard Distortion mode for edgy sounds.
• Drawable LFO waveforms for precise modulation pattern design and resonance sweeps.
• Beat-synced modulation patterns with sample-accurate timing and MIDI triggering.
• Audio triggering that tracks rhythms from drums, loops, instruments, or full mixes.
• Dynamic filtering using envelope followers with analogue-like adaptive release.
• Multiband operation allowing simultaneous control of three filter bands (e.g., bass, mids, treble).
• Resizable interface with Retina/HiDPI support, built-in help tooltips, preset waves and custom wave storage.
• Dry/wet mix per band and a master mix with an improved algorithm for artifact-free blending.

Usage Context

FilterShaper Core runs exclusively inside the Cableguys ShaperBox 3 plugin but can be used standalone within the bundle or combined with other Shaper modules for complex, multilayered effects. It is suitable for producers looking to add dynamic, analogue-like filter effects to synths, basslines, percussion, and full mixes.

System Requirements and Compatibility

• Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit) or Mac OS X 10.15 or later (Intel or Apple Silicon).
• Compatible with VST2, VST3, AAX (and AU on Mac) plugin hosts.
• Works in major DAWs such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Bitwig Studio, FL Studio, REAPER, Studio One, and others.