Loop Saboteur: An Audio Mangler and Glitch Processor

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Hiya.

I'm Stephen McLeod, aka allmyfriendsaresynths.

Inspired by the tracker-esque, per-step effect sequencing workflow that I love from OctaMED and the likes, I have created a loop mangling plugin to add variation and spice to well... err, your loops.

https://shop.allmyfriendsaresynths.com/ ... o-mangler/ (https://shop.allmyfriendsaresynths.com/product/loop-saboteur-audio-mangler/)

Features include:

* 26+ discrete effects including stutter, smear, stretch, pitch-shift, etc.
* Output stage settings with character inspired by classic hardware.
* Scale quantisation (applied to pitch, slide and Ring Mod).
* Multiple additional effects-specific settings accessible via right-click and Tools menu.
* Selective frequency processing (i.e. effects only applied to high/low frequencies).
* 8 individual scenes (named 'Acts') that can be switched on the fly or sequenced.
* Per Act chance and mix controls.
* Global wet-dry mix.
* 4 modulation sources per ACT, including LFOs, AHD envelope, envelope follower, and cross-modulation.
* DAW-synched step sequencer with up to 4 pages of 16 steps (64 steps total).
* Per-step ratchet, probability, freeze, mute, and parameter-locks.
* Full preset system.
* Colour-coded UI to indicate parameters targeted by modulation, p-lock, etc.
* Optional Waveform display.

I created this based on my experience with lots of different bits of hardware, to bring some of the workflow and effects I like to the DAW. It was built using AI tools with the JUCE framework, and is open source - licensed under the GPL.

It's available for Windows and Mac for a one time cost of £25. You can find more details on my site above - or in the video walkthrough below.



Or I guess... by asking here!

Thanks for taking a look.

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Interesting, not sure this is the right sub forum for it though. I will have a look as it sounds within my interests.

-cheers
Last edited by pekbro on Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:23 am, edited 1 time in total.

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pekbro wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:22 am Interesting, not sure this is the right sub forum for it though. I will have a look though.

-cheers
Drat. Sorry. Classic n00b mistake.

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allmyfriendsaresynths wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:23 am
pekbro wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:22 am Interesting, not sure this is the right sub forum for it though. I will have a look though.

-cheers
Drat. Sorry. Classic n00b mistake.
I’m sure it can be relocated, once a mod becomes aware of it.

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Anyway, welcome to KVR. :tu:

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pekbro wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:24 am
allmyfriendsaresynths wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:23 am
pekbro wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:22 am Interesting, not sure this is the right sub forum for it though. I will have a look though.

-cheers
Drat. Sorry. Classic n00b mistake.
I’m sure it can be relocated, once a mod becomes aware of it.
The most terrifying phrase for a n00b
once a mod becomes aware of it
:cry:

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Heh, I recognize you, probably from some modular thing, I have like a $20k eurorack system, and you look pretty familiar, maybe MW. Nice, your previous escapades lend me tons of confidence regarding you being a new developer and all. :)

Very likely I will pick this up before long. :tu:

...A demo would be helpful though. Just lock it up after 10 mins or so. Since anyone can just
build it themselves, you don't have to worry about doing anything fancy. In the least it would
prevent you from having to deal with any incompatibilities that might arise either literally or
figuratively.

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Yes i agree
Please a demo version

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pekbro wrote: Fri Apr 24, 2026 6:09 am Heh, I recognize you, probably from some modular thing
I always think its from somewhere like the Griffin or 13th Note. :shrug:
An idiot on Set Theory:
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."

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Hmm, well hopefully hes working on a demo or something.

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