Signal is a free plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that emulates analog glitches and old videotape aesthetics, offering various noise types, TV bend distortion, and extensive parameter control across AE and Premiere versions from CC 2017 to 2026.
Developed by Zaebects.
About Signal
Signal, developed by Zaebects, provides authentic analog signal emulation for creating old‑school TV glitch effects in After Effects and Premiere Pro. The plugin includes multiple noise types, TV bend distortion, and many parameters to degrade any part of a video signal. Version 1.2.3, released on June 11, 2022, adds Apple silicon support (since 1.2.1) and fixes an issue with older macOS versions (1.2.2). Compatibility spans After Effects and Premiere Pro releases from CC 2017 through 2026, covering a broad range of Adobe releases. The plugin is listed as free in this catalog, though licensing terms are defined by the developer and may change.
Features
- Real analog signal emulation
- Old videotape aesthetics
- Many ways to degrade any part of the signal
- Several types of noise
- Authentic TV bend distortion
- Many parameters
Best for
Artists building analog glitch and old-school TV looks in After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Does Signal work in Premiere Pro?
Yes. Signal added Premiere Pro support in version 1.1.0, and it is compatible with Premiere Pro releases from CC 2017 through 2026.
Does Signal run on Apple silicon Macs?
Yes. Apple silicon support was introduced in version 1.2.1, and a subsequent fix in 1.2.2 resolved an issue with older macOS versions.
What After Effects versions does Signal support?
Signal supports After Effects releases from CC 2017 through 2026, including CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2026 series.
Is Signal free?
The catalog lists Signal as free, but licensing terms are defined by the developer and may change; consult the developer’s page for current details.
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