Effect

Cableguys VolumeShaper 6

Cableguys · €29

VolumeShaper is a Cableguys effect plugin that shapes audio with a drawable volume LFO triggered by beats, MIDI or transients across three frequency bands.

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Cableguys VolumeShaper 6 is a effect by Cableguys, available in VST 2, VST 3, AU (Mac) and AAX formats. It is priced at €29.

Notable features include multiband shaping, triggering and smoothing. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.

Specifications

Current version on official page
VolumeShaper 7 (version 6 no longer listed/sold by Cableguys)
Multiband shaping
Separate volume LFOs for lows, mids and highs
Triggering
Beat-locked sync, MIDI, or audio-transient triggering with external sidechain input
Smoothing
Click-free lookahead smoothing with transient pre-smoothing
Mac formats
VST 2, VST 3, AU or AAX
Windows formats
VST 2, VST 3 or AAX

Last verified 2026-06-18

FAQ

Which version does Cableguys currently sell?

The official VolumeShaper page now sells VolumeShaper 7. VolumeShaper 6 is the previous generation and is no longer listed on the official page.

What are the system requirements?

Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit); Mac OS X 10.15 or later with Intel or Apple Silicon processor.

What plugin formats are supported?

Mac: VST 2, VST 3, AU or AAX. Windows: VST 2, VST 3 or AAX.

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