8.4Great
HalfTime is a half-speed audio effect plugin that drops incoming audio to half (or other) speeds for slowed-down beats and breakdowns.
Plugin comparison
Cableguys HalfTime vs Output Movement
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Effect / Output
Output Movement
8.2Great
Movement is an effects plugin that applies rhythm-based modulation to any input using synchronized engines, sequencers, and effects.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Cableguys HalfTime comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Cableguys HalfTime | Output Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €12 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST 2, VST 3, AU (Mac only), AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Speed modes | Half-speed plus 2x, 1.5x and 4x speed modes | — |
| Band Split | Isolate and process bass, mids, or highs | — |
| Loop length | Adjustable from 1/16 to 8 bars | — |
| Fade in/out | Up to 16 bars | — |
| Smooth modes | Percussive, Sustain, FX, Swell | — |
| Mac system requirements | OS X 10.15 or later, Intel or Apple Silicon | — |
| Windows system requirements | Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11; 64-bit | — |
| UI scaling | Resizable 75%-200% | — |
| Presets | — | 300+ presets |
| Rhythm engines | — | Four synchronized rhythm engines |
| Modulation | — | LFO, Step Sequencer, and Sidechain modulation, plus Flux and Randomizer modes |
| Macro control | — | XY pad controlling up to 152 parameters |
| Effects | — | Analog filters, EQ, delay, distortion, compression, and reverb |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native Apple Silicon compatibility (M1, M2 and beyond) as of v1.2.0 |
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