HalfTime is a multi-effect plugin from Cableguys that slows audio to half speed and rebuilds it as a downtempo version of the same material, with a Power button for instant use, a Band Split and Band Solo section, and a Loop Length control.
HalfTime at a glance
| Developer | Cableguys |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €9.91 |
What HalfTime does
Dry/Wet Mix blends the original audio back in, and Loop Length sets the repeat from 1/16 up to 8 bars while keeping the original timing.
Band Split divides the signal so that bass, midrange and treble can each be slowed on their own, which the developer presents as a route to deep bass movement and trippy midrange effects. Band Solo lets the slowed frequency range be heard alone, for use as a filter or to blend back in. The Smooth control switches between a Percussive mode that keeps transient punch and a Sustain mode that avoids clicks and pops on sustained material. HalfTime is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS. A trial is available.
Key features
- Instant setup and Power button. Adding the plugin gives an instant half-speed effect with no further setup. A large central Power button turns the effect on and off, and it can be automated from the host.
- Fade In and Fade Out. The effect can be introduced instantly or faded in and out gradually across up to 16 bars.
- Band Split and Band Solo. Band Split slows the bass, midrange and treble separately, and Band Solo makes a chosen slowed range audible on its own for filtering or blending.
- Loop Length. The loop can be set from 1/16 up to 8 bars, so multi-bar slowdowns and syncopated patterns can be built while the original timing is kept.
- Smooth transient modes. The Percussive setting preserves transient punch, and the Sustain setting avoids clicks and pops on held material.
- Window scaling. The interface scales from 75% to 200% and is described as Retina-ready for different screen sizes.
Compatibility
HalfTime is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. The macOS minimum is 10.9 and the Windows minimum is Windows 7.
HalfTime compared with similar plugins
BLEASS Slow Machine is a multi-effect from BLEASS in VST3, AU and Standalone formats on Windows and macOS. Serato Hex FX is a multi-effect from Serato in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HalfTime | Cableguys | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €9.91 |
| BLEASS Slow Machine | BLEASS | Multi Effect | VST3, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €14.88 |
| Serato Hex FX | Serato | Multi Effect | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €111.86 |
| BassShaper | W. A. Production | Multi Effect | AAX | Windows, macOS | €43.64 |
Price and availability
HalfTime was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €9.91. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
HalfTime FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for HalfTime?
A working serial key is the string most often typed with the plugin name, and the keygen is what users search for alongside a license key generator.
Is HalfTime available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is indexed as a torrent and a magnet link, and the .iso and .dmg crack builds are the forms most often shared that way.