Amplify Shader Editor

Amplify Shader Editor is an award-winning node-based shader creation tool inspired by industry leading editors. An open and tightly integrated solution, it provides a familiar and consistent development environment that seamlessly blends with Unity’s UI conventions and Shader use. AAA quality and flexibility at an indie affordable cost with the responsive customer support and short iteration times that you can always expect from Amplify Creations.

Features

Built-in and HD/URP/Lightweight SRP Shaders
Shader Templates
Shader Functions
Custom Node API
Custom Lighting support
LOD Cross Fade support
Instancing support
Option to include external shader files
Shader Variants
Unity 5.5/2017 support
Amplify Texture 2 support
Translucency & Transmission
Parallax Mapping
Parallax Occlusion Mapping
Distance Based Tessellation
Additional Nodes & Samples
Stencil Buffer support
Multi-window Support
Additional Shader Features

Shader Templates

With Shader Templates you can finally break free from standard surface shaders. No longer will you be limited to default shader types, it’s the ideal solution for custom shader pipeline requirements that take advantage of node-based shader authoring. Templates are just as regular Unity shaders but with special ASE tags placed at key points. Be sure to check the official wiki page for additional information. The current ASE package includes Particles, UI, Sprites and Image Effects templates.

Shader Functions

Shader Functions, SF for short, are reusable node networks condensed into a single node with custom output and input ports. Easy to setup and extremely flexible, they work by receiving input values directly from your shader, processing that information and outputting them back for further alterations or direct use. SF assets are not bound to any shader, you can use them multiple times throughout your project, in the same shader, inside other Shader Functions, or even share them with other users.

Your New Canvas is Intuitive

Focused on UX, the workspace is intuitive and familiar, clean, and flexible. Dock it, or use it in a second monitor, it’s prepared to fit your layout requirements.

Minimalistic

The toolbars and menus have been optimized in order to maximize the workspace area. Creating nodes or new Shaders is as intuitive as creating a new Unity Material in the Project Explorer window.

Responsive

Smooth interaction with fast response times, you are in control. Double-click an ASE Shader and it will instantly open it in the editor, double-click a Material using an ASE Shader and it will automatically load both.

Real-time

One-click shader and material updates, a LIVE mode is also available. Material adjustments are immediately visible directly in the viewport or inspector preview area.

Open and Community Driven

Fully customizable, it includes full source code and it’s open to user submissions. Nodes, improvements, fixes, or even plugins, your contribution and feedback is very valuable to us.

Flexible and Forward Compatible

You can currently create several types of Surface Shaders(Standard, Unlit, Custom Lighting, etc) and many SRP specific shaders for HD/URP/LW, additional types will be included in future versions via our flexible Template System.

Ever Expanding

ASE has an extensive, and growing, node library. In addition to common nodes, it also includes several dedicated composite nodes that allow you to quickly create more complex operations. A full Node list is available in the Manual Page.

Easy to Pickup

The ASE package includes several examples to get you started. You are free to modify and use any of the available shaders in your own projects, we will add more samples in future updates. We are open to user submissions, contribute today and your work could be featured in our site, Asset Store page or even the official package!

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