Shape plugin by Audec is a powerful tool for in-depth sound transformation using waveshaping and wavefolding techniques. It is not a traditional distortion effect, but a means of changing the very shape of the audio wave, creating new harmonics and timbral colors. Shape opens up wide possibilities for original sound design and giving tracks a unique character.
Key Features of Shape
The plugin offers five different processing curves that allow you to precisely and creatively shape your sound:
5 Sound Transformation Modes
- Hard Clip: Provides sharp, aggressive clipping of peaks, ideal for “digital” distortion, adding sharpness and saturation.
- Soft Clip: Simulates smooth analog limiting, providing warmth, soft compression, and organic saturation. Great for “gluing” and enriching the sound.
- Tube: Recreates the tube response for a warm, harmonically rich sound with soft compression. Gives digital sounds analog life.
- Triangle: Generates complex, sometimes atonal harmonics. A powerful tool for experimental sound design, creating unique textures.
- Sine: Often leads to a wavefolding effect, creating unique, multi-layered harmonic structures reminiscent of deep modulation.
Simplicity and Intuition
The Shape interface is as simple as possible. The control is limited to choosing a curve and adjusting the input/output signal level, allowing you to quickly get the desired result and focus on creativity.
Versatility of Use
Shape is effective on individual instruments, group buses (for saturation and “gluing”), or even on the master bus. Suitable for any genre and type of sound, expanding production capabilities.
Technical Details
Shape easily integrates into your workflow thanks to wide compatibility:
DAW and OS Compatibility
- Formats: VST3, AU.
- Operating systems:
- Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit).
- macOS: 10.11 – 11 (64-bit, Intel/Apple Silicon).
Shape by Audec is an essential tool for those who want to add uniqueness and professional sound to their tracks. Use it for warm saturation, aggressive distortion, or bold sound experiments. Shape offers powerful sound shaping capabilities in a convenient format. Add this plugin to your collection and discover new dimensions in your music.
