MiniLooper by Audio Blast effects plugin interface

MiniLooper: Tempo-Synced Glitch and Loop Effect Plugin by Audio Blast

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MiniLooper is an effects plugin by Audio Blast that loops live audio and applies time and pitch changes to create breaks, fills, rolls, reverse and glitch effects synchronized to the DAW tempo.

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01Overview

MiniLooper is aimed at producers who want to make drum breaks and glitch effects without manual editing. It loops incoming audio in real time and applies changes to time and pitch, so you can build breaks at the end of a phrase or fast rolls that follow the tempo of your session. The plugin includes eight built-in effects and a set of controls for shaping them while the loop plays, which makes it practical for live performance as well as studio arranging.

Best for

  • Drum breaks
  • Fills and rolls
  • Glitch effects
  • End-of-phrase transitions
  • Live loop manipulation
Developer
Audio Blast
Category
Drum FX
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Loops live audio and applies time and pitch changes in real time
  • Tempo sync to the DAW for breaks, fills and rolls
  • Eight integrated effects: Gate, Bit Crusher, Auto Pan, Filter, Phaser, Time Expand, Reverb, Delay
  • Dry/Wet knob to blend processed and original signal
  • Parameter knob to adjust the selected effect on the loop
  • Reverse button for reversed loops and fills
  • Pitch modulation for glitch-style textures
03In depth

Glitch Effects and Rolls Synced to Your DAW Tempo

MiniLooper loops the audio passing through it and keeps the loops locked to the tempo of your DAW. That timing is what makes it useful for drum fills and rolls: you can set up a short loop at the end of a measure and repeat it quickly to create a roll, with the loop staying in time with the rest of your track.

The reverse button and pitch modulation add further options for breaking up the sound. Combined with the eight effects, these controls let you move from a clean loop to an unstructured, glitchy texture in a few steps.

Effects and Live Controls

The plugin provides eight effects: Gate, Bit Crusher, Auto Pan, Filter, Phaser, Time Expand, Reverb and Delay. Each one can be applied to the looped audio, giving you a range of options from rhythmic gating and lo-fi bit reduction to spatial movement and time-based textures.

The Dry/Wet knob sets how much processed signal is blended with the original, and the parameter knob adjusts the selected effect. Both can be turned while the loop is running, so you can modify the sound during a live session.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperAudio Blast
TypePlugin
CategoryDrum FX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What operating systems does MiniLooper support?

MiniLooper is available for Windows and macOS. The macOS requirement lists macOS 10.13 or later, with Apple Silicon supported.

What do I need to run MiniLooper?

On Mac, macOS 10.13 or later and an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU with 2GB RAM. On PC, Windows 7 to 11 with an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU and 2GB RAM. An internet connection is required to install and update the product.

Does MiniLooper sync to my DAW tempo?

Yes. The developer describes the loops and effects as synchronized to the tempo of the DAW, which is how breaks and rolls stay in time with your track.

How do I control the effects while a loop is playing?

The Dry/Wet knob and the parameter knob modify the selected effect on the loop, so you can change the sound during a live situation.

07Developer

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