Doppler is a macOS‑only After Effects panel that synchronizes a music streaming service with the timeline, pausing music when the timeline plays and resuming it when the timeline is paused.
Developed by Plugnition.
About Doppler
Developed by Plugnition, Doppler links a music streaming service to the After Effects timeline on macOS. When you press play on the timeline, the plugin pauses your music; when you pause the timeline, the music resumes. The tool includes media control buttons within its panel, a hide/show toggle added in version 1.1.0, and a reduced minimum panel width for a smaller footprint. Version 1.1.0, released in February 2026, also improves stability and responsiveness. Doppler is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. A demo video is provided for preview before installation.
Features
- Syncs a music streaming service with the After Effects timeline
- Pauses your music when you hit play on the timeline, and plays it when you pause
- Media control buttons within the panel
- Button to hide or show the controls
- Reduced minimum panel width for a smaller footprint
- macOS only
Best for
After Effects editors on macOS who want their music streaming service to pause and resume automatically with timeline playback.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Doppler support?
Doppler works with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 on macOS.
How does Doppler handle music playback while I work?
The plugin pauses your music when you play the timeline and resumes it when you pause the timeline, using built‑in media control buttons and a hide/show toggle.
Is Doppler free to use?
The catalog lists Doppler as free, but licensing terms may change; verify the current pricing on the developer’s page before downloading.
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