instruo/lubadh

Lúbadh

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Dual-channel looper inspired by tape techniques; each channel independently records, plays back, overdubs, and pitch-shifts up to 10 minutes of audio with analogue input saturation and a normalised cross-feedback path between the two decks.1179

Capabilities 4

Looperlooper
Two independent decks each record up to 10 minutes of audio with looping, overdubbing, and one-shot modes; decks are cross-normalised for feedback patching.1179
Multi-Tap Delaymulti-tap-delay
Multiple simultaneous playheads can be created per deck; up to four taps active at once, oldest removed when a fifth is added.1179
Tape Emulationtape-emulation
Analogue input circuit per deck adds compression, filtering, and saturation; re-recording compounds the effect for dense tape-like textures.1179
Varispeed Playbackvarispeed-playback
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Jacks 24 (19 in / 5 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (19)
Auxiliary Inputaudio—AC coupled shared audio input that normals to both deck inputs.1179
Auxiliary Input Crossfade CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
Auxiliary Output Crossfade CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH1 Erase Trigger Inputtrigger—Erases the buffer of deck 1 when a trigger or gate is received.1179
CH1 Inputaudio—AC coupled audio input for deck 1.1179
CH1 Length CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH1 Record Gate Inputgate—Activates recording, overdubbing, or playback on deck 1 when a trigger or gate is present.1179
CH1 Retrigger Inputtrigger—Resets deck 1 playhead to the Start position when a trigger or gate is received.1179
CH1 Speed CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH1 Start CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH1 Time CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH2 Erase Trigger Inputtrigger—Erases the buffer of deck 2 when a trigger or gate is received.1179
CH2 Inputaudio—AC coupled audio input for deck 2; normalled from deck 1 output.1179
CH2 Length CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH2 Record Gate Inputgate—Activates recording, overdubbing, or playback on deck 2 when a trigger or gate is present.1179
CH2 Retrigger Inputtrigger—Resets deck 2 playhead to the Start position when a trigger or gate is received.1179
CH2 Speed CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH2 Start CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
CH2 Time CV Inputcv-5V to 5V1179
Outputs (5)
Auxiliary Outputaudio—AC coupled shared audio output normalled from both deck outputs; balance set by Auxiliary Output Crossfade.1179
CH1 Clock Outputtrigger—Outputs trigger signals derived from loop size and the Time knob multiplication factor for deck 1.1179
CH1 Outputaudio—AC coupled audio output for deck 1; normalled to input of deck 2.1179
CH2 Clock Outputtrigger—Outputs trigger signals derived from loop size and the Time knob multiplication factor for deck 2.1179
CH2 Outputaudio—AC coupled audio output for deck 2; normalled to input of deck 1.1179

Parameters 23

NameTypeRangeBehavior
Auxiliary Input Crossfadefader—Crossfades the auxiliary input signal between both deck inputs; fully left routes to deck 1, fully right routes to deck 2.1179
Auxiliary Output Crossfadefader—Crossfades between both deck outputs at the auxiliary output; fully left is deck 1, fully right is deck 2.1179
Capacitive Tape Reelbutton—Touch-sensitive front panel graphic used to create warble and stall effects on the loop.1179
CH1 Erase Buttonbutton—Erases any loop in deck 1 buffer; also used to enter alternate modes including load menu.1179
CH1 Input Levelknob—Sets the input gain for deck 1; centre position is unity gain; beyond centre adds gain with analogue limiting and saturation preventing digital clipping.1179
CH1 Lengthknob—Controls the playback length on deck 1; fully clockwise plays the entire loop; fully anticlockwise creates minimal wavetable-style loops.1179
CH1 Output Levelknob—1179
CH1 Record Buttonbutton—Controls recording, overdubbing, and playback on deck 1 based on the active mode; also used to enter alternate modes.1179
CH1 Retrigger/Shift Buttonbutton—Resets deck 1 playhead to the Start position; also acts as shift modifier to enter alternate modes and create new multi-tap playheads.1179
CH1 Speedknob—Sets playback rate for deck 1; fully clockwise is 4x forward, fully anticlockwise is 4x reversed, centre is stalled; half speed lowers pitch one octave (vari-speed).1179
Zones
Reverse 4x
Stalled
Forward 4x
  • Reverse 4x -100–-100%Playback at 4x speed in reverse direction.1179
  • Stalled 0–0%Playback is stopped/stalled at centre position.1179
  • Forward 4x 100–100%Playback at 4x speed in forward direction.1179
CH1 Startknob—Sets the playback start position within the loop on deck 1; anticlockwise is start of loop, clockwise is end.1179
CH1 Timeknob0 – 64Sets clock division multiplier for deck 1 clock output; also controls Dub Level and user-definable parameters depending on Time Mode; available multipliers: 0–64.1179
CH2 Erase Buttonbutton—Erases any loop in deck 2 buffer; also used to enter alternate modes including load menu.1179
CH2 Input Levelknob—Sets the input gain for deck 2; centre position is unity gain; beyond centre adds gain with analogue limiting and saturation preventing digital clipping.1179
CH2 Lengthknob—Controls the playback length on deck 2; fully clockwise plays the entire loop; fully anticlockwise creates minimal wavetable-style loops.1179
CH2 Output Levelknob—1179
CH2 Record Buttonbutton—Controls recording, overdubbing, and playback on deck 2 based on the active mode; also used to enter alternate modes.1179
CH2 Retrigger/Shift Buttonbutton—Resets deck 2 playhead to the Start position; also acts as shift modifier to enter alternate modes and create new multi-tap playheads.1179
CH2 Speedknob—Sets playback rate for deck 2; fully clockwise is 4x forward, fully anticlockwise is 4x reversed, centre is stalled; half speed lowers pitch one octave (vari-speed).1179
CH2 Startknob—Sets the playback start position within the loop on deck 2; anticlockwise is start of loop, clockwise is end.1179
CH2 Timeknob0 – 64Sets clock division multiplier for deck 2 clock output; also controls Dub Level and user-definable parameters depending on Time Mode; available multipliers: 0–64.1179
Link Toggleswitch—When engaged, the right deck mirrors all of the left deck's controls; also links stereo save and load operations.1179
Pre/Post Output Level Switchswitch—Located on the back of the module; one per deck; determines whether the Auxiliary Output Crossfade taps the signal before or after the Output Level knob.1179

Firmware history 2 versions

VersionReleasedNotes
2.1—1179
2.0—Introduced user-configurable presets, multi-tap delay functionality, varispeed recording, USB save/load, Tape Emulation Amount control, Crossfade Duration, Speed Slew, and expanded Time Modes.1179

References 2

  1. [1179]
    Lúbadh Dual Looper Manual (Firmware V2)manual
    source 1179 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ⚠ verified 2026-06-11 · manufacturer changed since last verified
  2. [1180]
    Instruō Lúbadh product pageproduct_page
    source 1180 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-06-11