SooperLooper is 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 application is a standalone JACK client with an engine
controllable via OSC and MIDI. It also includes a GUI
which communicates with the engine via OSC (even over a
network) for user-friendly control on a desktop. However,
this kind of live performance looping tool is
most effectively used via hardware (midi footpedals, etc) and the engine can
be run standalone on a computer without a monitor.
SooperLooper is currently supported on Linux and Mac OS X, and any other
platforms that support JACK.
A Mac OS X Audio Unit version is included which does not require JACK to run.
Join the mailing list or check out the new forum to discuss any features or issues with the software.
News
- v1.7.9 release
-- 30 July 2023
Universal macOS build for Intel and Apple Silicon. Added loop name labeling, and cycle position indicator. Some build fixes on Linux.
- v1.7.8 release
-- 11 June 2021
Discrete loop outputs prefader option is available per-loop now,
instead of in the Prefs. Fixed extra input bus routing issue in AU
plugin, now the extra input buses actually work.
- v1.7.7 release
-- 18 May 2021
Discrete loop outputs now default to being pre-fader, so the volume
controls will not affect their output. Loop volume always affects
common output. Mac version using JACK now works with latest JACK
release from jackaudio.org.
- v1.7.6 release
-- 28 Sep 2020
Fixed issue introduced in 1.7.4 that prevented the standalone from
restoring any default settings. Some build fixes for mac.
- v1.7.4 release
-- 9 June 2020
Some build fixes and other stuff. May connect quicker.
- v1.7.3 release
-- 11 Dec 2014
Fixed initialization bugs with mute/overdub/replace quantization
- v1.7.2 release
-- 21 May 2014
Better handles multiple AU instance MIDI port names. Fixed wx
compile issues.
- v1.7.1 release
-- 7 Feb 2014
Now includes 32 and 64 bit AudioUnit plugins, for Mac OS X v10.7 and above.
- v1.7.0 release
-- 11 May 2013
Many fixes and updates... see complete list of changes on the forum.
- v1.6.18 release
-- 21 September 2011
Fixed GUI updating issue with more than 5 loops. Added a
few new bindable commands.
- v1.6.16 release
-- 1 January 2011
Fixes several issues with the AudioUnit version and certain
hosts.
- v1.6.14 release
-- 27 September 2009
Better AU support, new features.... see release notes here.
- v1.6.13 release
-- 23 December 2008
Fixed several bugs and introduced some requested features... see release notes here.
- v1.6.11 release
-- 25 September 2008
Fixed some clickiness when ending record quantized. Fixed quantized trigger issues when synced.
- New Forum created
-- 6 September 2008
It is a blank slate waiting to be filled with wisdom.
- v1.6.10 release
-- 19 August 2008
Fixed midi binding bug.
- v1.6.9 release
-- 12 August 2008
Fixed bugs introduced in last release.
- v1.6.8 release
-- 10 August 2008
Added option for stopping/triggering on MIDI song stop/start messages. Fixed issue with play sync, when rel sync enabled. Corrected AU build for PPC.
- v1.6.7 release
-- 24 July 2008
Added Jack timebase master support. More midi messages supported, bugfixes.
- v1.6.6 release
-- 13 July 2008
Fixed initialization of loop state after loading from session file.
- v1.6.5 release
-- 9 July 2008
Fixed Mac build. Added MuteTrigger command.
- v1.6.4 release
-- 7 July 2008
Improved MIDI clock sync I/O. Fixed monitoring bugs.
- v1.6.3 release
-- 16 March 2008
Exposed 'All loops' controls/commands for the AU plugin.
- v1.6.1 release
-- 27 February 2008
Fixed AudioUnit multichannel sidechain support, and other bugfixes.
- v1.6.0 release
-- 25 February 2008
MIDI clock output support for both JACK and AudioUnit. Several bugfixes.
- v1.5.2 release
-- 19 February 2008
Fixed issue with state save/restore in Audio Unit
- v1.5.1 release
-- 4 February 2008
Added additional midi range support. AU hosts now have direct access to parameters of the AU plugin.
- v1.5.0 release
-- 25 January 2008
Added initial timestretch and pitch shift functionality. Option to save/restore audio with session. Really fixed rate change cracking bug.
- v1.4.1 release
-- 29 November 2007
Fixed bug where audio cracked when changing to rates less than 1 initially.
