ShapeShifter
by Aberrant DSP · Compressor · Character compressor
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Dynamics remodeler and character compressor for reshaping transients and sustain.
Best for: Drums, Bass, Vocals. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: bass, drums, gritty, built-in mix knob, mixing, punchy, single-band, synths, vocals.
What it does
ShapeShifter is a dynamics processor combining upward and downward compression with saturation.
- Compression: upward and downward with a common ratio.
- Transients: separate ratio and threshold.
- Shaping: Floor for noise, attack and release, Tone, and Drive with two models.
- Extras: Asymmetry for harmonic grit, dry/wet mix, and 64 presets.
Source: Aberrant DSP product page
When to use it
ShapeShifter is a character compressor that doubles as a saturator and transient tool, useful when you want to reshape sound and not just control level.
- Best for: drums, bass and synths that need punch, sustain or grit.
Where to buy
- Aberrant DSP: $24
- Plugin Boutique: $24
Tutorials and reviews
- Introducing ShapeShifter
- this SOUNDS like RADIO!? || Aberrantdsp - Shapeshifter
- Aberrant DSP『ShapeShifter』
- LE plugin du mois - JUILLET 2021 - ShapeShifter (aberrant dsp)
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