Maneco LabsPikoloops Lo-Fi Sample Mangler (Desktop)

Maneco Labs Pikoloops

Pikoloops Desktop is Maneco Labs' version of the Pikocore lo-fi sampler and looper, optimized for compatibility with 9V standard pedal power supplies and housed in a custom enclosure. Perfect on your pedalboard or desktop effects station, this Raspberry Pi Pico based device effortlessly mangles samples with tempo-synced sequencing and beat-based effects, creating breakcore chaos and glitched-out gestures to your button-mashing heart's content. Holding up to 8 minutes of 8-bit, 33kHz mono samples, the Pikoloops desktop is a great companion for decimating audio into broken lo-fi bliss.

With all the pizzazz of the original Pikocore, mangling audio on the Pikoloops desktop is done via a simple interface that invites exploratory play. Any button jumps the audio playback to a new sample position, while double presses create instant gestures with beat-based effects. 8 parameter menus give you access to further sound designing and destruction, with real time effects like filters, wavefolders, and time stretching. A sequencer with 128 steps and recording function lets you automate your button mashing for unlimited breakbeat fun. Playing well with others, you can synchronize Pikoloops with other devices using its clock sync in, out, and sequencer Trig out. For powerful lo-fi sound manipulation and sampling, the Pikoloops is a great choice for bringing happy accidents and glitch-heavy sounds into your set up.

Pikoloops Features

• Desktop version of Pikocore sampler/looper originally developed by Infinitedigits
• Holds 8-minutes of 8-bit, 33kHz mono samples
• Tempo-synchronized sequencing of sample position
• 128-step sequencer with recording function
• Jammable, beat-synced effects like stutter, retriggers, and tunneling
• Real-time effects like filter, timestretch, and wavefolding
• Clock in, Clock out, and Trig out for synchronizing with other devices
• Load your own samples, alternative firmware, or firmware updates via USB-C