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The No-Nonsense Guide to Sidechaining
Nov 12, 2026
Sidechaining is a go-to technique for bringing low-end clarity to electronic music of all kinds. Ronan Macdonald explains it all in our comprehensive guide.
Welcome to the Cableguys Blog!
Nov 13, 2026
Mission control, the Cableguys Blog is 'go' for launch!
10 Ways to Make Your Drums Hit Different
Nov 12, 2026
10 tips, tricks and techniques to help music producers make their drum beats unique and different, using ShaperBox 3 and Snapback.
4 Ways to Use Sidechaining Beyond Kick and Bass
Nov 12, 2026
There's more to sidechain ducking than just sorting out your low end. Ronan Macdonald explores the possibilities.
5 Ways to Make Your Bass Hit Different
Nov 12, 2026
Make your best basslines yet with this quintet of bottom-bettering techniques.
How to Build Tension Like a Pro: 3 Organic Riser Techniques
Nov 12, 2026
Learn how to energise your build-ups for maximum dancefloor impact.
How to Create Vinyl Scratching Effects With TimeShaper
Nov 12, 2026
Learn to make realistic vinyl scratches using the Cableguys ShaperBox 3 plugin.
How to Hear Sidechaining
Nov 12, 2026
If you want to maximise the effectiveness of your sidechain ducking, you need to know how to accurately monitor and assess it.
LFO Conversations – The Modulation Trick That Makes Any Sound Come Alive
Nov 12, 2026
Strike up an ear-catching musical dialogue within ShaperBox for next-level effects.
4 Wave Editing and Envelope Tips for ShaperBox 3
Nov 12, 2026
Modulation is at the heart of ShaperBox – here are some techniques to try.
Aubrey Whitfield: Maven of Media, Music and the 'Gram
Jun 13, 2022
The versatile UK producer on forging a diverse career in today’s music and media industries, and how she uses ShaperBox in her work.
Andi Vax: "My Ukraine"
Mar 19, 2022
Andi Vax and TamerlanAlena's song My Ukraine, and how you can help those affected by the war in Ukraine.
David Levy: Serious Music for a Serious Game
Feb 19, 2022
The producer behind the soundtrack for 'Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods' tells us why ShaperBox is one of his main weapons of choice.
Synths, Shocks and ShaperBox: Richard Devine’s Sound Design Secrets
May 10, 2021
The legendary electronic artist gives insights into his sound design practices, and serves up some amazing free ShaperBox presets.
How J. White Did It Used HalfTime on Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage'
Apr 7, 2021
The fast-rising beat-maker reveals the plugins involved – including our very own HalfTime.
John Nathaniel: Mixing OneRepublic With ShaperBox
Nov 17, 2020
John Nathaniel on epic production, creative collaboration and the role of ShaperBox in OneRepublic’s ‘Wild Life’.