(Sunday VST #003) Instrument of the Week

And the hero of today is:
Cableguys HalfTime

As you may understand from it's name this plugin is a Half Time/Slowdown effects. Very creative tool that allows you to slowdown any audio that goes through it. Very well suited for almost all electronic genres, EDM, TECHNO, HOUSE but in my opinion it fit's best for TRAP music. It can transform piano melodies to become a dark and haunting version of itself. Or any EDM Lead to become mutating BASS.

It can be very useful tool and an idea generator.

Lets go over the controls.

On top you got the loop section - Long lengths slow down the rhythm. High lengths preserve the original tempo.

Fade In and Fade Out sliders for smooth loop transitions. Automating these is where the magic hides. In the middle you have the ON/OFF Button.

Mode:

1.5x creates fifth harmony if used on melodies and triplet/swing grooves if used on rhythmic elements.

2x Classic halftime effect

4x Super slowdown

Smooth knob:

Low values for Percussive sound, pronounced transients. High values for sustain mode, avoid clicks and pops.

Band Split: green zone indicates what frequency range is affected by the plugin.

Mix knob: to blend the original and the affected sound.

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Samples:

HalfTime Trap Loop

HalfTime Techno Loop

HalfTime Piano

HalfTime Arpeggio

HalfTime 8bit Bleep

I think this is another great tool from Cableguys, very easy to use and it gives instant results. For the moment of publication of this post and for limited time only the plugin costs 12 USD/10 EUR.

You got a free trial version available for download to test it before you pay for it.

Have Fun!