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1. SooperLooper - A live looping sampler capable of
immediate loop recording, overdubbing, multiplying, reversing and more. It
allows for multiple simultaneous multi-channel loops limited only by your
computer's available memory. The feature-set and operation was inspired by
the impressive Gibson Echoplex Digital Pro (EDP). Not VST, but a
stand-alone program. Currently supported on Linux and Mac OS X, and
any other platforms that support JACK. Not supported on XP, but is
supposed to be in the future. . http://essej.net/sooperlooper/
2. Mobius - A
program for the real-time creation and manipulation of audio loops. It has
functionality based on the venerable Echoplex Digital Pro with Loop IV
software. Runs as stand-alone and as VST. Supported on Windows
XP, 2000, and NT. http://www.zonemobius.com/
3. ELOTTRONIX XL
- A VST plugin which emulates the famous Robert Fripp's effect called
"Frippertronics": Two Revox B-77 making a continuous loop. Supported on
PCs (MAC uncertain). http://www.uv.es/%7Eruizcan/p_vst.htm
4. ELOTTRONIX - A
VST plugin which emulates the famous Robert Fripp's effect called
"Frippertronics": Two Revox B-77 making a continuous loop (2-8 seconds
delay). Supported on PCs (MAC uncertain).
http://www.uv.es/%7Eruizcan/p_vst.htm
5. Lexicon PSP
42 - A high-quality digital stereo delay and phrase sampler
plug-in (VST, DirectX RTAS for PC; VST and RTAS for Mac OS classic and
AudioUnit, VST and RTAS for Mac OSX) based on the legendary Lexicon PCM 42
processor and famous for its distinctive sound and unique concept .
Supported on PC, Mac OS classic, and Mac OSX. http://www.pspaudioware.com/plugins/psp42.html
6. Augustus Loop
- An emulation of a tape-based delay effect, with some extra features to
facilitate its use as a looping device. Runs as a stand-alone, not VST.
http://www.collective.co.uk/expertsleepers/augustusloop.html
7. Loopy Llama
v0.802 - It's a looper... made to emulate the Jam Man or DL-4 (VST
plugin). Supported on Windows and MAC OSX. http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/LoopyLlama/ or http://www.rekliner.com/?PageID=14
8. Ambiloop - A
Windows software application that uses your sound card to create smoothly
overlapping loops of sound in real-time. Ambiloop basically functions like
a multi-track endless audio tape loop or digital delay box with feedback.
Simply set the desired loop time for a track (or use manual mode to set
loop times on-the-fly) and press the record button.
Supported on Windows.
http://evenfall.com/ambiloop/
9. AngstroLooper
- A ridiculously long delay; it partly emulates an old style tape loop
system, but rather than trying to model something that it isn't,
AngstroLooper is designed to be easy to use tool on a laptop while playing
live. Functions as a VST plugin. Supported on Windows.
http://plugins.timeshard.com/angstrolooper/
10. Musolomo
- An "interactive sampler" released as an OSX AU (Windows VST
supposedly forthcoming). It also has an Autoloop mode, which will
allow you to record and overdub sound-on-sound much like a hardware
Looper. Supported on Windows and MAC OS X. http://www.plasq.com
11. Coldcutter
- A VST 2.0 plugin. The Coldcutter is designed to chop a loop into a
number of slices or 'cuts' and rearranges them randomly in real-time
according to a number of parameters. The current version of the Coldcutter
was primarily designed for use with Ableton Live 1.5 but works with
Cubase. It has undergone preliminary testing on Cubase VST 5.0 R4 and
Cubase SX 1.01 on Windows 2000. Any information about compatibility
problems with other hosts or versions of Windows gratefully received.
Supported on Windows. http://www.brightonart.org/coldcutter.shtml
12. Loopitch
(name subject to change: suggestions accepted) - A long-period
high-feedback looping machine, akin to continuous tape loops in "the old
days" or digital Jam Man or Echoplex of today. Now all the Fripp and Torn
wannabes out there can have fun with a MIDI controllable looper within a
sequencing host! Loopitch currently works as a DXi2 instrument under SONAR
2 (my only test platform!), and will likely play well with other DXi
hosts. The VSTi version works identically via the FXpansion adapter, but
is otherwise mostly untested in VST hosts. Supported on Windows.
http://www.tencrazy.com/gadgets/loopitch/
13. Freewheeling
- FreeWheeling is a new way to be In The Muse-ical Moment. It is a live
looping instrument that returns us to the joy of making music
spontaneously. FreeWheeling allows us to build repetitive grooves by
sampling and directing loops from within spirited improvisation.
FreeWheeling works because it is built from the perspective of an
improviser. It takes us out of mice and menus, and into our own process of
making sound. FreeWheeling is open source software, released under the GNU
GPL license. I hope that this will help FreeWheeling grow into a robust
platform for live looping. For Linux only. Uses the JACK, ALSA, SDL,
OGG, or FluidSynth libraries. http://freewheeling.sourceforge.net/#what
14. Divine
Machine - Born from the ideas of two music professionals who were
unsatisfied with the current loop software, Devine Machine VSTi allows you
to spontaneously and effortlessly explore the possibilities from loops you
already own. Hundreds of presets allow you to create variation on any loop
with a single click. Drum mode allows you to have loops match precisely
with independent control over groove, tempo, and score. Supported on
Windows / Pentium systems. http://www.devine-machine.com/home.html
List compiled by Krispen
Hartung with input from Looper's Delight members, http://www.krispenhartung
