Node Reference

This is the complete reference for all nodes available in Plugin Builder. Nodes are organized by category.

Quick Reference

By Category

I/O Nodes

Essential nodes for connecting to the host DAW.

• Input - Receives audio and MIDI from the host
• Output - Sends audio back to the host

Effect Nodes

Audio processing nodes organized by type.

Time-Based

• Delay - Stereo delay with tempo sync, multiple modes

Space

• Reverb - Algorithmic reverb with 8 room types

Dynamics

• Compressor - Versatile compressor with sidechain
• Limiter - Mastering-grade limiter with true peak detection

Equalization

• EQ - 5-band parametric EQ with tilt control

Distortion

• Distortion - Multi-mode saturation (tube, tape, fuzz, etc.)

Modulation

• Chorus - Multi-voice chorus and ensemble
• Phaser - Multi-stage phaser with various modes

Generator Nodes

Sound source nodes.

• Sampler - Sample playback with pitch and loop controls

Modifier Nodes

Modulation sources that control parameters.

• LFO - Low-frequency oscillator for parameter automation

Utility Nodes

Special-purpose nodes.

• Link - Conditional signal routing with multiple modes

Port Types

Nodes communicate through ports:

Connection Rules:

• Audio ports connect to audio ports
• MIDI ports connect to MIDI ports
• Mod outputs can connect to Mod inputs OR directly to parameters