8008 – 808 Sub Bass Shaper is an effects plugin from Thenatan Audio that combines seven processors in one unit for shaping the low end of bass sounds, so the chain does not have to be built from separate plugins.
8008 – 808 Sub Bass Shaper at a glance
| Developer | Thenatan Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Transient Shaper |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9.5 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 2 GB |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €60.49 |
What 8008 – 808 Sub Bass Shaper does
The developer describes the design as an alternative to stacking five separate plugins to make one 808 land, with seven purpose-built processors running at the same time. A transient shaper that acts only on a set band point, a compressor whose timing controls can be set so the sub is not chewed, and a mono maker that avoids a crossover seam are among the stages listed. The developer notes that several of these stages would affect anything except the low end, which is why the processing is kept specific to bass.
Key features
- Seven processors in one unit. Seven processing stages run together on the signal, so a bass sound can be shaped in a single plugin rather than across a chain of separate tools.
- Transient shaping on a band point. The transient shaper works only at a chosen band point, sharpening the attack of the sound without changing the fundamental.
- Compression with timing control. The compressor includes timing controls that the developer says prevent the sub from being chewed up.
- Mono maker. A mono stage removes the crossover seam that can appear when low frequencies are split and recombined.
- Note lift. A gain stage can raise the note itself by up to 18 dB, as the developer describes it.
8008 – 808 Sub Bass Shaper compared with similar plugins
DS-10 Drum Shaper from XLN Audio is a transient shaper available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. Transient Shaper from Softube is a transient shaper available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS. Both are transient shapers, whereas 8008 combines seven processors aimed at the low end.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8008 – 808 Sub Bass Shaper | Thenatan Audio | Transient Shaper | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €60.49 |
| DS-10 Drum Shaper | XLN Audio | Transient Shaper | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Transient Shaper | Softube | Transient Shaper | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| SCHETCHface Drum Magic Transient Shaper | Fischer Music Club | Transient Shaper | €39.66 | ||
| Articulate | Newfangled Audio | Transient Shaper | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €72.39 |
Price and availability
8008 – 808 Sub Bass Shaper was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €60.49. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
8008 - 808 Sub Bass Shaper FAQ
Does 8008 - 808 Sub Bass Shaper run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native Apple Silicon support is listed. The minimum operating system is macOS 10.9.5.
Is 8008 - 808 Sub Bass Shaper available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link are common search terms for the release, which circulates as a repack.