CableGuys – Snapback v1.1 for WiN

What is Snapback?

Cableguys and electronic music pioneer BT distill the art of drum layering into one fast, focused effect. Simply drop Snapback onto any drum track and it will recognize each hit, layering new samples on top at the perfect time. Now you can add punch, style, and flair that EQ, compression, and distortion can’t. Still missing that magic? Layer special Snapback samples before transients —a pro producers’ secret trick for live grooves, available for the first time in a simple plugin.

Discover the secret of a professional drummer

For the first time in a plugin, you get the pros’ secret trick for bringing rhythm magic and life to digital hits: special Snapback samples that come before every hit. Get pre-shifted claps with a single click. Add unique texture to kick drums and snare drums. And avoid boring, over-quantized grooves with exciting movement between beats.

Start layering in seconds

Forget juggling samples across multiple tracks —with Snapback, you add drum layers with a single click. Layer a snap on a dull kick for an instant punch. Layer stereo hiss on thin snares. Liven up flat claps with natural tails. Enhance dull hits with custom analog sauce samples, vinyl air, and foley effects.

Shape your sound

Filter, shape, pitch and align layers with simple controls. See how they fit together on the high-precision waveform display. And zoom in with Detail View, your audio microscope for phase-synced beats.

Layer like a pro

Discover over 200 mix-ready transition and snapback layers from BT, Goldbaby, Virtual Riot and Cyclick. No more laying down entire drum parts and hoping for the best – now you have the secret sauce for drums from the pros: the individual components that are actually used to design high-end drums.

Possibilities

Two powerful layers

Select your Transient and Snapback sounds and enhance them in seconds with simple controls that work the same for both layers. There’s no faster way to layer your drums.

Import sample

Want to use your own sounds? No problem, just drag any sample directly to the Transient or Snapback layer. Save it to your library forever by clicking the Save button.

Detailed control

Shape your transients and snapbacks in exquisite detail with additional controls. Lock layers tightly in phase with your drums, adjust their envelopes, transpose them, and more.

Smart features

Fine-tune our world-class audio trigger with three modes, adjustable response , and external sidechain. Trigger with MIDI for complete control. And lock in your levels with the transient-sensing limiter.

Accurate visual effects

Easily understand your drum layers with a clear waveform display. See how it all adds up with the Output mode, and zoom in with the Detail view —your audio microscope for transient alignment.

Professional Presets

Get started in seconds with professional presets for all your essential use cases. And sync your own presets to the cloud so you never lose them.

Not just for kicks, claps and snare drums

Use Snapback on anything! Try it on percussion for pop, sparkle and density. Make hats sizzle and slice. Make real drum recordings slice with consistency. Give instruments fresh character and presence – how will your bass hit with Snapback?