TimeShaper for ShaperBox: The Ultimate Guide

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Joe Rossitter at Cableguys brings you this in-depth tutorial guide to ShaperBox’s TimeShaper. Find out how to draw multiband DJ scratching, tapestops, reversing, stutters, glitch effects, beat repeats and more, all in your DAW.
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Just like a DJ working vinyl, TimeShaper 3 for ShaperBox lets you freely manipulate the flow of time, slowing down or accelerating your music. Simply draw the exact LFO shapes you need - our unique curve-editing tools make it fast and easy. Warp pitch and time to create everything from essential everyday FX to extreme multiband transformations.
Running inside Cableguys' ShaperBox 3 effects plugin, use TimeShaper 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.
WHAT IS SHAPERBOX? 🤔
ShaperBox 3 (PC/Mac, VST/AU/AAX) is a flexible effects rack for precision mixing and creative sound design. It contains 10 powerful multiband effects called Shapers. Place them in any order to create an endless array of effects.
Each Shaper’s effect is controlled by an editable LFO - using Cableguys’ easy editing tools, you can quickly design LFOs of any complexity, combining straight lines and smooth curves.
Sync each effect to your song, trigger with MIDI or audio transients, or use Envelope Followers that react to dynamics.
ShaperBox 3 ($99) contains:
🔊 VolumeShaper ($29) - 3-band multiband sidechain, gate, envelope, tremolo
⏰ TimeShaper ($29) - Stutter, chop, reverse, half-time, scratch, tape-stop
🌎 ReverbShaper ($39) - Rhythmic space machine with advanced ducking
💦 LiquidShaper ($29) - Wild jet-plane flanging and deep, lush phasing
🔥 DriveShaper ($39) - The ultimate distortion toolkit, with 11 algorithms
💎 NoiseShaper ($39) - The dynamic noise designer, with 70+ noise styles
🌊 FilterShaper Core ($39) - Rich, warm analogue filter
👾 CrushShaper ($39) - Advanced bitcrushing and sample-rate reduction
👂 PanShaper ($29) - Stereo panning, Haas widening + more
💫 WidthShaper ($29) - Define your stereo image in ultimate detail
ShaperBox 3 is a VST, AU or AAX plugin for any PC or Mac DAW - FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Pro Tools, etc.
Find out more: www.cableguys.com/timeshaper
- Buy TimeShaper in the full ShaperBox 3 Bundle for just €99 / $99
- Already own 1 or more Shapers? Log in to your Cableguys account for your upgrade price: www.cableguys.com/login.html
- Try the fully-functional demo: www.cableguys.com/shaperbox
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:18 What is TimeShaper?
01:01 Stutters and repeats
02:17 Slow-downs
03:14 More slow-downs
03:57 Reversing
04:32 Speed-ups
04:58 Crosshatched area
05:37 Grey guideline
06:05 Tape stops
06:59 Basic DJ scratching
07:48 Scratching and cutting
08:56 Wave Switching
09:50 More Wave Switching
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[@macronencer]

This is a PERFECT explanation. I was finding this tool a bit confusing, but you've made it crystal clear now. BRAVO! 10/10.

[@Cableguys]

Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful :)

[@TheValueOfN]

Hear hear.

[@1BorisRoss]

100% agree 🙌

[@TheValueOfN]

08:45 At last, we have an authentic-sounding scratch effect. I've been searching for this for years.

[@dukeselwood]

I wish you guys would make a DAW. A DAW on the same level of design and innovation would be amazing. Great stuff

[@RoitownINK]

I’ve had Shaperbox for years and I couldn’t find a tutorial of how the timeshaper works. Now I finally get it 🙌🏼

[@lauri5326]

For me it was pretty easy, because it's basically gross beat

[@friendboy10]

God bless this video. This specific feature confused the balls out of me and this is just painting it in crystal clarity.

[@Cableguys]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@madulone]

The scratching at 8:45 is so cool! Thank you very much for this tutarial.

[@Cableguys]

Glad you like it - and you're welcome 👍

[@Svper_HERO]

Solid guide, short and right to the points. Thanks Cableguys!

[@lowcypher1538]

Best investment in a plugin I ever made! Thx for the explanation!

[@jhuyouknowwho9020]

One of the best VSTs I have purchased and these tutorials are so good !

[@Cableguys]

@@jhuyouknowwho9020 That’s great to hear. Enjoy! 👍

[@timspencer1]

Great video! What a fantastic plugin Shaperbox is!

[@XinlProduced]

What a ultimate guide! Thanks!

[@DiscoLazer]

Thanks guys! very cool guide!

[@HarryDeeProductions]

Thank u bro. That scratching technique is epic.

[@Cableguys]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nohledge]

You guys are absolute legends

[@yakoboss]

The best vst ever certainly the one i use the most and still have so much to learn!

[@zagga700jib6]

Нет ничего лучше , чем подробный гайд от Разработчика ) 👍

[@busydancehallfrequency8779]

Scratch section is so cool❤❤❤

[@pulsarstar]

Cableguys is a true source of inspiration inside the digital music realm. It is amazing how innovative you guys are. I guess this two, are enough reasons to make me a one hell of a Cableguys Fanboy.

[@Cableguys]

Thanks for your support! 👊

[@_TheViewer_]

Awesome video, love the in-depth tutorials to the individual modules ! My favorite is dividing the frequency band an give low, mid and high their own time-processing, usually with different tempo-combos, just wonderful to play around with 🥳

[@Cableguys]

Thank you. Yes, multiband is a lot of fun!

[@aemythjensen]

Excellent!! This is the video I've been needing!! Thanks!!!

[@Cableguys]

You're welcome!

[@srisarakhamtimothee8470]

This tutorial is so good! So clear!!! You're the best

[@Cableguys]

Thanks!

[@tonyg6138]

Great tutorial, constantly learning new tips and tricks from these and the shorts. Still waiting to see if we get a PitchShaper at some point ;)

[@tonikit3613]

Thank You so much for that description!

[@Cableguys]

You’re welcome 🤘

[@AlexNiedt]

The tutorial I needed. 🙏 TimeShaper has always been a bit of a mystery

[@pasadenadream]

Phenomenal plug-in. Blows me away every time I use it. Endless creativity. Thank you for this insightful tutorial!

[@Cableguys]

You're very welcome! Stay creative ✌️

[@davidben-porat6693]

Joe the Goat

[@alexanderbytes]

Thank you for this awesome video!

[@Cableguys]

Our pleasure! We hope it helps you master TimeShaper ⏰👍

[@RufusRoss]

Really good information. You guys are dope Af

[@samuelbreuer]

its difficult to emphasise how you rock!!! thank you. I have this plugin on almost every single project

[@Cableguys]

No problem! We hope the video inspires you 👍

[@sheeepman]

Can't name any tool that helped me more, good guide this as well

[@anixxdriller9033]

DAAAAMN LOVR YOU GUYSSS!!!!

[@Cableguys]

Much love! ⏰👊

[@rawdrian8393]

amazing!

[@robertfimbres9628]

I finally get it!

[@slpcyc5208]

Great overview!

[@Cableguys]

Thanks :)

[@adamgcnk]

so helpfull, thanks a lot!

[@stephenroldan5107]

This plug-in is a beast!!!!!

[@Cableguys]

😈👍

[@tommymandel]

Mind. Blown. Wonder if I can.

[@DSWL_]

thanks 🙌

[@leonsubbotsky6087]

Guys took inspiration from the OG gross beat🤘🤘

[@AlexiKaay]

I need 2 try this...

[@marks8413]

very helpful, cheers.

[@Cableguys]

You're welcome!

[@musicsynctank]

Had Shaperbox for ages. I might actually stop drawing random shapes and then just giving up now!

[@liothomasart]

8:17 GODDAMN!!!!! 🤯

[@KarasamaBeats]

fr !

[@Six2Nine]

finally the Key Video!

[@Cableguys]

🔑👍

[@DJMAJAN]

Wäre ein Traum die Tutorials auch auf Deutsch zu haben 😎

[@ryde2012]

Wow 👍🏾

[@mradamcshaw]

Any new tools coming for Shaperbox in the near future?

[@prodbytarantino]

Only replying to push your comment to the top so hopefully they see it and respond 😫

[@DoitYHWH]

ReverbShaper is fairly new and I much prefer quality over quantity

[@Cableguys]

Sorry, we can't comment on future plans 😊

[@prodbydata]

I know you can't comment but...Pitchshifter/shaper? lol

[@stephenroldan5107]

​@@CableguysSo that means yep

[@paulwilson4594]

More Please

[@jokmenen_]

Can we have a full breakdown of the track at 10:00 please? Sounds so dope

[@bigstewdio]

Great video and, dare I say, massively overdue!

[@dabrande5848]

guys can you add delay to shaperbox? with ducking same as with reverb?

[@dabrande5848]

and maybe a lot more filter types like ring mod, formant and comb

[@rafriley6993]

I love shaperbox but why does grossbeats scratching fx just sound better ??

[@qkemart]

Any way in the future to import presets easily from creators?

[@Cableguys]

Yes, ShaperBox can already save and load .FXP files. Make sure you've updated to the latest version 👍

[@qkemart]

@@Cableguys awesome sorry i missed this do you guys have a DISCORD server?

[@TheValueOfN]

Weaver's preference for Infiltrator might be swayed by this vid.

[@ItCanBeGreatAlways]

The Deja vu plugin by Cymatics is a ripoff of halftime and it's free. Please sue him for the community 😂 no seriously

[@foodfoodies3764]

Hello cable 🚠 guy's