User Manual

What’s New in Version 2
This section summarises the new features of Augustus Loop version 2. It is aimed at users
who are already familiar with the previous versions of the plug-in. If you’re new to
Augustus Loop, please skip ahead to the Quickstart section.
For a complete list of changes, please refer to the version history.
Quality Improvements
Great attention has been paid to removing the niggling little clicks and pops that used to
occur if you used some features and were unlucky with your timing. Specifically, using the
following should now never result in an unpleasant audio artefact:
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Clear Loop
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Changing the Input Level (which includes using the Punch In/Out Set Input Level
features)
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Tap Record
Freeze Loop
While Freeze Loop is essentially the same feature as has always been found in Augustus
Loop, the new implementation in version 2 transforms this function into something alto-
gether more powerful. Whereas in previous versions frozen loops were prone to clicking
and popping unless the audio and plug-in settings were just right, version 2’s Freeze Loop
is totally bomb proof and will loop anything. Read more.
Sync Groups
It is now possible to synchronise multiple copies of Augustus Loop that are running
within one host application. You can therefore use Augustus Loop to build complex, multi-
channel, multi-loop systems. Read more.
Tape Sim
A new audio processing section has been added to further expand the range of sounds you
can get out of Augustus Loop, consisting of a new tape-style saturation effect and a new
filter section. Read more.
Skinnable and Scriptable GUI
In version 2 it’s possible to completely replace the Augustus Loop user interface. This goes
far beyond other ‘skinning’ systems where you can only change the superficial appearance