LFO Tool vs Cableguys Pancake 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, LFO Tool comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| LFO Tool | Cableguys Pancake 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.95 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | LFO-driven volume / filter / pan modulator | Auto-panner |
| Price | $49.95 USD | — |
| Graphs | Up to 4 simultaneous (e.g. volume, cutoff, resonance, pan); 12 graphs per preset | — |
| Rate | BPM (with optional swing) or free Hz; sample-accurate sync | — |
| MIDI | Optional MIDI CC output to control other devices | — |
| Formats | VST, Audio Units, AAX (macOS and Windows) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| System | macOS 10.11+; Windows 7 SP1+ | — |
| Developer | — | Cableguys |
| Typical price | — | Free |
| Primary job | — | Tempo-synced stereo panning |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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