Friday, September 13, 2024

LoopMangler - Multi-Effect Glitch Sequencer

Innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures.

>>> Get this app on App Store
Universal app for iOS and macOS (AUv3)

The LoopMnagler allows you to apply various audio effects (like distortions, filters, noises, delays) to your samples or input audio in a step-by-step manner. Think of it as a timeline where you can place different effects at specific points, creating dynamic and evolving textures.

Key Features:

Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design.

Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects.

Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation.

Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic.

Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze.

Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately.

Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit.

Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision.






LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site.



>>> Complete description of LoopMangler 1.0 (pdf)

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Sound Test Room: Stellarvox - Make Huge Ethereal Sounds

Stellarvox - Ambient Reverb Space Designer Meets Guitar - Make Huge Ethereal Sounds - iPad Demo

A great demo of a guitar with the Stellarvox app for creating deep, huge, ethereal sounds from The Sound Test Room (Doug Woods).

Also used apps: FAC Chorus, Vintage Clean, Audio unit host - AUM.

Stellarvox is a hybrid reverb with an artificial space designer, combining it with algorithmic reflections tail processing, is ideal to creating immersive ambience of deep spaces, lush atmospheric textures or stunning whispering backgrounds in your ambient, electronic, experimental and sound design projects.

>>> More about Stellarvox