Aescripts - Discotext 1.2.6 (Win, Mac)

Aescripts Discotext 1.2.6 for Windows and Mac is a creative and performance-enhancing plugin for Adobe After Effects, specifically designed for animating live text layers with precision and flexibility. Inspired by the trimming path functionality used in shape layers, Discotext brings a similar set of controls to text layers—giving motion designers more power and creative control.

With Discotext, users can trim, offset, stagger, and duplicate text along custom paths, enabling dynamic and intricate text animations. It includes intuitive controls for Start, End, and Offset, as well as customizable cap styles such as Butt, Square, and Round. These features make Discotext familiar and comfortable for any After Effects user, especially those experienced with shape layer animation.

This plugin also offers support for staggered animation per path, clone and cancel options, and powerful transform controls. It's fully compatible with most native Text Animator properties and works seamlessly with 8, 16, and 32 bits per channel (bpc) projects.

Discotext includes comprehensive motion blur support, allowing users to control samples, blur angle, and phase for realistic animation effects. It has been updated to support Adobe’s Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR) in After Effects 2022, ensuring optimized performance for complex animations.

Key Features of Discotext 1.2.6:

Trim path-style controls for live text layers

Start, End, and Offset animation parameters

Stagger and order-modifier controls

Clone, duplicate, and cancel text layers with precision

Supports Butt, Round, and Square cap styles

Compatible with most text animator properties

8/16/32 bpc support

Full motion blur controls with sample and angle settings

Multi-frame rendering support in AE 2022

Enhanced stability with recent bug fixes and license framework updates

System Compatibility:
Aescripts Discotext 1.2.6 is compatible with both Windows and macOS platforms. It supports After Effects CC2018 and newer. Note: In versions prior to CC2018, parented text layers may not behave as expected due to AE limitations. Also, 3D text must be precomposed before Z-axis counters can be applied.

Discotext is ideal for motion designers, editors, and visual artists looking to create unique text animations that go beyond standard effects—combining efficiency with creative freedom.