WidthShaper 3 from Cableguys is a stereo width processor that shapes the mid and side signal with drawable waveforms across three bands, aimed at tracks, buses and sound design work.
WidthShaper 3 at a glance
| Developer | Cableguys |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Stereo Width |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €28.76 |
What WidthShaper 3 does
Expandable LFO editing lets a wave be set to a loop length in beats, bars, Hertz or milliseconds, from 1/128 up to 32 bars with sample-accurate sync, and audio-rate modulation reaches up to 5.24 kHz.
The interface was redesigned with larger editing areas, a resizable window from 75% to 200%, and Retina/HiDPI graphics. A smoothed spectrum view and an oscilloscope with a Magnitude mode and a Freeze option show the result.
Key features
- Three-band mid/side control. Each band adjusts the stereo image independently, with its own drawable wave, solo, and a dry/wet mix per band.
- Master Mix and Smoothed Bypass. A Master Mix control blends the processed signal, and Smoothed Bypass switches between the dry and processed signal without clicks.
- Wave presets and slots. Wave presets cover common uses, and nine slots store custom waves, with user waves switchable via MIDI.
- Wave editing tools. Waves can be flipped, resized, moved and randomized, copied and pasted between any Shapers, and undone or redone without limit.
- Beat sync and triggering. Waves lock to the track’s beats and bars and can follow a rhythm pattern through MIDI, with Trigger Smoothing reducing clicks on retrigger and 2x, 3x buttons for double and triple patterns.
- Envelope-driven width. Envelope followers can widen the image dynamically, increasing stereo width as the volume rises, and Adaptive Release gives an analogue-like response.
WidthShaper 3 compared with similar plugins
The alternatives listed are dime[ms] by time off audio, a stereo width effect in VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and Lifeline Width by Excite Audio, a stereo width effect that also ships as a Standalone build. Both are offered in the same type category as WidthShaper 3.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WidthShaper 3 | Cableguys | Stereo Width | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| dime[ms] | time off audio | Stereo Width | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| Lifeline Width | Excite Audio | Stereo Width | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €18.84 |
| MAutopanMB | MeldaProduction | Stereo Width | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| STEREOVAULT | Mastering The Mix | Stereo Width | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €5.81 (regular €68.38) |
Price and availability
WidthShaper 3 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €28.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
WidthShaper 3 FAQ
Does WidthShaper 3 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, on macOS 10.13 or later.
Which formats does WidthShaper 3 come in?
It comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX builds for Windows and macOS.
Where can I download WidthShaper 3 crack for free?
The release circulates as a crack, a repack and a .rar or .iso archive, and the macOS build appears as a .dmg crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for WidthShaper 3?
Searches pair the name with keygen and serial key, and the working serial is the string most often typed alongside the plugin.
Is WidthShaper 3 available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is shared as a torrent and magnet link, with the Windows build searched as x64 crack and x86 crack.