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PitchShaper

Cableguys / $39

PitchShaper is Cableguys' drawable pitchshifter for ShaperBox 3, with four source-specific algorithms, drawable pitch and formant LFOs, and up to three-band processing.

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Cableguys' most creative pitchshifter, pairing four strong algorithms with the drawable LFO workflow that makes pitch and formant rhythmic, automatable gestures rather than static settings.

Ideale per Producers and sound designers who want pitch and formant as creative, tempo-synced effects, especially those already using ShaperBox.

Pros

  • Four algorithms (Complex, Vocals, Drums, Vintage) from clean shifts to lo-fi grit
  • Drawable pitch and formant LFOs synced to the song
  • Full formant control for voice character, age and size
  • Multiband shifting across up to three bands

Cons

  • Requires the ShaperBox 3 host
  • The modulation-first workflow has a learning curve

Field notes

Panoramica

PitchShaper is Cableguys' drawable pitchshifter, built as a module for ShaperBox 3. Rather than setting a fixed number of semitones, you draw how pitch and formant move over time, sync that motion to your project, and trigger it from MIDI notes or audio transients. It brings the ShaperBox LFO workflow to pitch, so transposition becomes a rhythmic, automatable gesture.

Four algorithms cover different sources: Complex for full mixes and single instruments, Vocals for smooth monophonic shifting with formant control, Drums for transient-safe beat work, and Vintage for lo-fi granular grit. A dedicated formant section transforms voice character without the chipmunk effect, and multiband processing splits shifting across up to three frequency bands for surgical or wildly creative results.

At $39, and free for recent ShaperBox 3 Bundle owners, PitchShaper is aimed at producers who treat pitch as a creative effect. It needs the ShaperBox 3 host to run. For the full written review, read our Cableguys PitchShaper review; for the host and the wider Shaper family, see ShaperBox 3.

Technical matrix

Specifiche

Algorithms
Complex, Vocals, Drums, Vintage
Modulation
Drawable LFOs for pitch and formant; MIDI and audio transient triggering
Formant
Dedicated control with LFO, envelope follower and Density parameter
Multiband
Up to three independently shifted frequency bands
Host
Runs inside ShaperBox 3, solo or with up to 10 other Shapers
Systems
Windows 7+ and macOS 10.15+ (Intel and Apple Silicon)

Ultima verifica 2026-11-10

Quick reference

FAQ

What is Cableguys PitchShaper?

PitchShaper is a drawable pitchshifter that runs inside Cableguys ShaperBox 3. Instead of a fixed interval, you draw how pitch and formant move over time and sync that motion to your song, with four source-specific algorithms for different material.

How much does PitchShaper cost?

PitchShaper is $39 / €39 as a one-time purchase. It is free for ShaperBox 3 Bundle owners who bought or upgraded on or after 1 September 2025, and the full ShaperBox 3 Bundle sells for around $89 to $99. A free trial is available.

Do I need ShaperBox to use PitchShaper?

Yes. PitchShaper is a module inside the ShaperBox 3 plugin. It can run on its own or stacked with up to ten other Shapers in one window.

How does PitchShaper compare to Little AlterBoy?

PitchShaper draws rhythmic pitch and formant curves, splits them across three bands and runs inside ShaperBox 3. Soundtoys Little AlterBoy is a standalone plugin for fast vocal pitch and robot effects. PitchShaper is for tempo-synced motion and sound design.

Comparison matrix

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