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Signal earns its place in the aescripts library for its authentic analog signal emulation and TV bend distortion. Apple silicon support arrived in version 1.2.1, and compatibility reaches across After Effects and Premiere Pro from CC 2017 to 2026.
Signal is an After Effects plugin from Zaebects that produces an authentic emulation of analog glitches for old-school TV vibes. It recreates old videotape aesthetics through real analog signal emulation, and now works in Premiere Pro as well.
The plugin offers many parameters and many ways to degrade any part of the signal. It includes several types of noise and authentic TV bend distortion for shaping the analog glitch effect.
Signal reaches version 1.2.3, last updated June 11, 2022. Earlier updates added Premiere Pro support in version 1.1.0 and Apple silicon compatibility in version 1.2.1, and version 1.2.2 fixed an issue with old macOS. Compatibility spans After Effects and Premiere Pro from CC 2017 through 2026, covering a long run of releases. Signal is listed as free here.
Signal is best for artists building analog glitch and old-school TV looks in After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Signal is completely free to download and use.
Signal added Premiere Pro support in version 1.1.0, so it runs in Premiere Pro alongside After Effects. The compatibility list covers Premiere Pro from CC 2017 through 2026, making the plugin's analog signal emulation, old videotape aesthetics and TV bend distortion available inside a Premiere Pro workflow. If you work across both applications, the same emulation of analog glitches is on hand in each. Check the developer's page to confirm details for your specific Premiere Pro version before installing.
Signal gained Apple silicon support in version 1.2.1, released in February 2022. A later fix in version 1.2.2 addressed an issue with old macOS. If you run an Apple silicon Mac, use version 1.2.1 or newer to get that support. For the latest build and any platform-specific notes, the developer's page is the place to confirm current support before downloading.
Signal supports After Effects releases from CC 2017 through 2026, including CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020 to 2026 versions. The same range applies to Premiere Pro, from CC 2017 to 2026. This spread covers a long run of releases, so most current After Effects installs should be able to run the plugin. Confirm the exact version support on the developer's page before installing.
Signal is listed as free here. Licensing terms can change over time, and the changelog notes work on the plugin's licensing framework, including a floating-license fix in version 1.2.3. For current licensing details and any conditions that apply to your use, check the developer's page before downloading. The license type shown here reflects this catalog's listing rather than a guarantee of the developer's current terms.
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