How to use LoopMash FX: Use Stutter and select 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 repeats for rhythmic fragmentation of a slice?

Use Stutter and select 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 repeats for rhythmic fragmentation of a slice

How to use LoopMash FX: Apply Slur with 2 or 4 slice-length stretching for time-stretched effects?

Apply Slur with 2 or 4 slice-length stretching for time-stretched effects

How to use LoopMash FX: Create a short cycle over 1 slice and hold the button to repeat that slice continuously?

Create a short cycle over 1 slice and hold the button to repeat that slice continuously

How to use LoopMash FX: Trigger Tapestop 1 for abrupt slowdown or Tapestop 2 for smooth deceleration via MIDI keyboard starting from C3?

Trigger Tapestop 1 for abrupt slowdown or Tapestop 2 for smooth deceleration via MIDI keyboard starting from C3

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LoopMash FX

Name: LoopMash FX
Author: Steinberg

Steinberg

Where to get itIncluded with Cubase. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.steinberg.net

LoopMash FX is a live performance multi-effects plugin designed for DJ-style audio manipulation, controlled via MIDI keyboard. It offers slice-based effects that can be triggered and automated in real-time, delivering creative rhythmic and tonal transformations on incoming audio. The plugin specializes in performance-oriented effects like backspin, scratch, stutter, and tapestop, making it ideal for dynamic, interactive audio processing during live playback.

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Key Features

01Performance controls: Backspin, Reverse, Tapestart, Scratch, Slowdown, Tapestop 1, Tapestop 2, Stutter, Slur, Cycle, Staccato, Mute

02MIDI keyboard triggering from C3 upwards

03Quantize note setting to sync effects to grid

04Stutter repeats at 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 times per slice length

05Slur stretches slice over 2 or 4 slice lengths

06Cycle creates loops over 4, 2, or 1 slice

07Real-time button-press control for effect application

08Automatable effect parameters

Things to Try

01Use Stutter and select 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 repeats for rhythmic fragmentation of a slice
02Apply Slur with 2 or 4 slice-length stretching for time-stretched effects
03Create a short cycle over 1 slice and hold the button to repeat that slice continuously
04Trigger Tapestop 1 for abrupt slowdown or Tapestop 2 for smooth deceleration via MIDI keyboard starting from C3

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