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Shape Layer FX cartridge
Composite & texture

Shape Layer

Vector primitive drawn over the chain from a signed-distance field - crisp at any size.

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CodeParameter
AMT
Amount
Shape opacity
DEPTH
Audio depth
Band-driven opacity
SHAPE
Shape
Circle, Square, Triangle, Hexagon, Star
BLEND
Blend mode
Blend, Diff, Add, Mult, Layer, Overlay
SIZE
Size
Primitive scale
STROKE
Stroke
Outline thickness — centered when unfilled, inset when filled so corners stay sharp
FILL
Fill
Paint the interior with the same color as the stroke
ROUNDN
Roundness
Corner softening, without changing overall size
ROTATE
Rotate
Full turn over 0-1
COLOR
Color
Fill or stroke color
CX
Center X / Y
Shape position (advanced)

Shape Layer

Live Shape Layer on a looping clip. Click to mount the scene player.

Hover the stage for clip transport. Space, arrows, and F only apply while the demo is focused. Audio-mapped params stay at their base amount. Flashing imagery.