Loopino — New Release: Unified Time, Multi-Engine Character &
Advanced Stretching
This new Loopino release marks a major step forward in timing accuracy,
tonal consistency, and sampler character. By integrating *librubberband*
(standing on the shoulders of giants), Loopino now features *unison note
lengths across the entire keyboard range* — meaning every pitch now
preserves its rhythmic identity while being played musically across the
full scale.
In practice, this means:
your micro-loops, slices and textures no longer shrink or stretch
unpredictably when played higher or lower — they stay locked in musical
time.
Alongside this, Loopino now introduces *multiple sampler engine
simulations*. Each engine emulates different playback behaviours,
interpolation styles and internal timing characteristics inspired by
classic and modern samplers. This allows you to choose not only /what/
you play, but /how/ it behaves — from tight, modern precision to lo-fi,
characterful vintage motion.
These additions build on Loopino’s already powerful creative toolkit:
drag-and-drop sampling, on-the-fly recording, pitch tracking, micro-loop
generation, non-destructive wave shaping, multiple analogue-inspired
filters (Moog, Oberheim, Wasp, TB-303), modulators, vibrato, tremolo,
chorus & reverb, preset handling, WAV export in key, up to 48-voice
polyphony, and a highly flexible standalone environment with ALSA
support and command-line configuration.
New in this Release
*
High-quality time-stretching powered by *librubberband*
*
*Unison note lengths across the full keyboard range*
*
*Multiple sampler engine simulations* for different playback characters
*
Continued performance, stability & workflow refinements
Loopino is no longer just a sampler — it is a time-aware,
character-selectable, performance-ready instrument that blends sampling,
synthesis, and musical timing into one creative engine.
Project Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino
Release Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.5.0
Happy sampling.
Drumstick is a set of MIDI libraries using C++/Qt idioms and style.
Includes a C++ wrapper around the ALSA library sequencer interface: ALSA
sequencer provides software support for MIDI technology on Linux. A
complementary library provides classes for processing SMF (Standard MIDI
files: .MID/.KAR), RIFF MIDI (.RMI), and Cakewalk (.WRK) file formats. A
multiplatform realtime MIDI I/O library and a GUI Widgets libraries are
also provided for Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX.
Changes in v2.11.0:
* RT library:
* Related to GH #30, new function BackendManager
*drumstick::rt::lastBackendManagerInstance()
* Synths Upgrade to Sonivox v4.0 and Fluidsynth v2.5, allowing
native SF2 and DLS on both synths
* Widgets library:
* Swedish translation update, thanks to Karl Jonatan Nyberg
Compilation minimum requirements for all platforms:
* C++17 compiler
* CMake 3.16
* Qt6 >= 6.2 with Qt6Core5Compat library dependency for Drumstick::File
or Qt5 >= 5.9
Feature dependencies (for some platforms):
* ALSA (Linux only)
* PulseAudio (Unix)
* PipeWire (Unix)
* D-Bus (Unix)
* Sonivox (Unix)
* FluidSynth (All platforms)
Copyright (C) 2009-2025, Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas
License: GPL v3 or later
Project web site:
https://sourceforge.net/p/drumstick
Online documentation:
https://drumstick.sourceforge.io/docs/
Downloads:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/drumstick/files/2.11.0/
Please note that the old repository https://github.com/pedrolcl/sonivox
has been transferred to https://github.com/EmbeddedSynth/sonivox-fork
and archived.
New upstream URI: https://github.com/EmbeddedSynth/sonivox/
New release v4.0.0:
https://github.com/EmbeddedSynth/sonivox/releases/tag/v4.0.0
Summary of most relevant changes:
* Playback of XMF and RMI formats (in addition of SMF).
* SF2 soundfont support (in addition of DLS).
* CC91 (reverb) and CC93 (chorus) implementation.
* Revival of the FM and Hybrid synthesizers.
* Building with MSVC and MinGW compilers on Windows.
* Many fixes and optimizations.
* Some API and ABI breaking changes, keeping source compatibility.
Rebuild of depending packages is required.
Regards,
Pedro
Loopino — Christmas Release 🎄
More Filters, Better Control, Improved Standalone Workflow
Just in time for the holidays, the new Loopino Christmas Release brings
workflow improvements, new classic filter models, and important
stability fixes—making Loopino more flexible, expressive, and reliable
than ever.
For standalone users, Loopino now features command-line support to
fine-tune the audio and MIDI setup before launch. You can directly
specify the ALSA MIDI device, sample rate, buffer size, and GUI
scaling—ideal for live setups or custom studio configurations.
Sound shaping has been expanded with two new character filters: a gritty
Wasp-style filter and a classic TB-303 filter, joining the existing Moog
and Oberheim-inspired designs. A new Tone control adds fast and musical
spectral shaping, perfect for dialing in brightness or weight without
complex routing.
This release also includes important bug fixes for both CLAP and VST2
builds. Thanks to everyone who reported issues—your feedback helps keep
Loopino stable and dependable across platforms.
New in this Release
-Command-line options for the standalone version:
- -d, --device <name> — select ALSA MIDI device (e.g. hw:1,0,0)
- -b, --buffer <value> — set ALSA buffer size
- -r, --rate <value> — set ALSA sample rate
- -s, --scaling <value> — GUI scaling factor (default: 1)
- New Wasp-style filter
- New TB-303 filter
- New Tone control
- Bug fixes for CLAP and VST2 (thanks to the reporters!)
Alongside these updates, Loopino continues to offer its full feature
set: drag-and-drop sample loading, on-the-fly recording, pitch tracking,
micro-loop generation, non-destructive wave shaping, ADSR envelopes,
multiple modulation sources, built-in effects, preset handling, WAV
export in key, and up to 48 voices of polyphony.
Project Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino
Release Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.2.0
Thank you for your continued support and feedback.
Happy holidays and happy looping! 🎶❄️
Dear Colleagues,
Please see below the call for submissions for the upcoming SMC 2026.
Best,
Ico
--
Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A.
Director, Kinetic Immersion and Extended Reality Lab
Professor, Media Arts and Production
Media School
Indiana University
+1 812.856.0193
ibukvic(a)iu.edu
ico.bukvic.net
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers and Music is now open for the Sound and Music Computing Conference 2026 (SMC26), taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, as part of the Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ).
Works can be submitted:
EasyChair Submission Portal<https://easychair.org/account2/signin_timeout?l=3112656229206091089>
Deadline: March 13, 2026 (for both paper and music submissions)
This edition's theme, INTERPLAY, will explore the evolving relationships between humans, machines, and sonic environments, and how these dynamic exchanges influence contemporary artistic and scientific practices.
SMC26 will include:
* A 3-day scientific conference with keynote lectures, paper sessions, concerts, and installations (November 5–7, 2026)
* A 3-day winter school (November 2–4, 2026), designed as a space for students, researchers, and artists to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas ahead of the main event.
General information:
https://smc26.mbz.hr/en/about/smc26
Submission guidelines and details:
https://smc26.mbz.hr/en/submissions
We would be truly grateful if you could share this announcement within your network and with anyone who might be interested in submitting.
We look forward to receiving your proposals and welcoming you to Zagreb in 2026.
Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season!
Kind regards,
Dr. Davor Vincze
Conference Chair, SMC26
Artistic Co-Director of MBZ
**Loopino — New Release: Expressive Control, Classic Filters, and
Improved Standalone Support**
This new Loopino release focuses on expressiveness, classic
analogue-inspired sound shaping, and a more powerful standalone
experience. With newly added Pitch Wheel support, Loopino now responds
more like a real instrument, enabling expressive bends, subtle detuning,
and dynamic performance gestures via MIDI.
Sound design has been expanded with the addition of an Oberheim-style
filter, complementing the existing Moog-style ladder filter. Together,
they offer two distinct analogue flavours for sculpting everything from
smooth pads to aggressive textures. Velocity-dependent dynamic controls
allow envelopes, filters, and modulation depth to react naturally to
playing intensity, bringing Loopino even closer to a
performance-oriented sampler-synth hybrid.
To enrich spatial depth and movement, this release introduces an
integrated Chorus and Reverb, making it possible to create wide, lush,
and immersive sounds directly inside Loopino—no external effects required.
For standalone users, native ALSA audio and MIDI support has been added,
improving stability, latency, and system integration on Linux.
Alongside these additions, Loopino continues to offer its core feature
set: drag-and-drop sample loading, on-the-fly recording, pitch tracking,
a powerful Micro Loop Generator with selectable loop count and duration,
non-destructive wave shaping (square & saw), LP/HP ladder filtering,
phase modulators (sine, triangle, noise, Juno-style), vibrato, tremolo,
root frequency control, preset handling, WAV export in the selected key,
and up to 48 voices of polyphony.
**Highlights of this Release**
- MIDI Pitch Wheel support for expressive performance
- New Oberheim-style filter
- Velocity-based dynamic modulation controls
- Integrated Chorus and Reverb effects
- ALSA audio & MIDI support for the standalone version
- Continued improvements to stability, workflow, and sound quality
Loopino keeps evolving into a flexible, expressive instrument that
bridges sampling, synthesis, and performance—designed for sound
designers, experimental musicians, and anyone who enjoys turning raw
audio into playable instruments.
## Availability
- Linux: Standalone application, CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin
- Windows: CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin
Project Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino
Release Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.1.0
Loopino — New Release: Faster Workflow, Deeper Control, More
Sound-Shaping Power
The latest Loopino update brings a major boost in workflow, sampling
flexibility, and creative sound design tools. Built for fast
experimentation and musical expression, Loopino now makes it easier than
ever to load, capture, shape, and export unique audio textures.
Effortlessly drag and drop samples or browse your files directly inside
Loopino. Record new material on the fly, trim to precise clip marks, and
refine your sounds with non-destructive fade-outs and integrated pitch
tracking. The Micro Loop Generator has been expanded to let you choose
loop count and duration, turning any waveform into evolving rhythmic
fragments or playable micro-textures.
For deeper shaping, Loopino includes non-destructive wave sharpers
(square & saw), a full ADSR envelope, and a versatile LP/HP ladder
filter with cutoff and resonance control. Phase modulation sources
(sine, triangle, noise, Juno-style), vibrato, tremolo, and root
frequency control open the door to expressive synthesis possibilities.
And with up to 48 voices, Loopino handles dense, layered sounds with ease.
Export your processed samples or micro-loops as WAV files—automatically
tuned to your selected key—and save or load presets to build your own
library of sounds.
Key Features
* Drag-and-drop sample loading
* Integrated file browser
* On-the-fly audio recording
* Trim samples to clip marks
* Non-destructive fade-out processing
* Integrated pitch tracker
* Micro Loop Generator with selectable loop number & duration
* Square & sawtooth wave sharpers (non-destructive)
* Full ADSR envelope
* Preset save/load system
* Export processed samples/loops as WAV in selected key
* LP/HP ladder filter with resonance & cutoff
* Phase modulators: sine, triangle, noise & Juno-style
* Vibrato & tremolo
* Root frequency control
* Up to 48 voices for polyphonic playback
Loopino continues to evolve into a flexible, creative sampler-synth
hybrid—perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone
who loves transforming audio into something new.
Availability
* Linux: Standalone application, CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin
* Windows: CLAP plugin, VST2 plugin
Project Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino
Release Page:
https://github.com/brummer10/Loopino/releases/tag/v0.0.2
Dear Linux Audio Musicians and Developers,
I'm happy to release today *TourManager* 1.0.0. (GPL)
This is not an audio application, but a tool for musicians (and more) to
organize gigs and shows.
Since it is really musician-related, I think it might be of interest to
this group. If not, please excuse this email.
Description:
TourManager is a tool to help artists, musicians, bookers, and event
managers with the organization of shows and events. TourManager wants to
be simple and powerful, and it has a lot of tools to help organize your
shows efficiently. It has a map to show your venues, a travel costs
calculator, notes, statistics, links to locate addresses and get
directions, it can generate calendar files for your favorite calendar
application, export the upcoming shows into html, and many more useful
tools. It will definitely reduce the boring tasks, making the booking
processes enjoyable, and even bring multi-user cooperation!
Source and binaries:
https://github.com/sonejostudios/TourManager
I wrote this basically for myself, since I couldn't find a tool like
this in the open source/linux ecosystem. I have been using it for a long
time, I have more than 160 shows and 150 venues in my database! Finally,
I achieved to reach version 1.0.0, which is now available :)
I wish you a lot of good organization work with it, plenty of new gigs
for the year 2026 and hope it will help you as much as it helps me.
If you find any bugs, please reach out!
All the best
Vince(www.superdirt.net <https://www.superdirt.net/>)