NIBBI: Free CHOMPI Sampler Plugin by Temecula DSP
Temecula DSP has released NIBBI, a free CHOMPI sampler plugin that ports the workflow and sound engine of the cult hardware instrument straight into your DAW. Following the release of the open-source CHOMPI firmware, this desktop emulation is available as a free download for macOS and Windows. Producers can now access the lo-fi tape textures, sound-on-sound looping, and chromatic sampling of the physical unit inside modern digital audio workstations.
Tape Emulation and Granular Lo-Fi Engine
At its core, NIBBI operates as a 7-voice polyphonic sampler capable of live audio capture and chromatic playback. In addition to recording incoming audio directly from DAW inputs, the plugin bundles the original hardware factory sample library. Sound-shaping options include varispeed pitch control, bidirectional playback, custom start and end points, and dedicated attack-decay envelopes.
Features and Workflow
Beyond standard one-shot triggering, NIBBI faithfully reproduces the sound-on-sound tape looper made famous by the hardware device. Key features include:
- 7-voice polyphonic engine with chromatic keyboard mapping
- Direct DAW audio sampling alongside original factory presets
- Varispeed, reverse playback, and adjustable sample boundaries
- Real-time tape loop recorder with continuous overdubbing and live scrubbing
- Onboard single-knob multi-effects: granular processing, saturation, lo-fi filtering, and delay
- Native 64-bit VST3 and AU support for macOS and Windows
Download the installer directly from the Temecula DSP Gumroad page to add hardware-inspired tape sampling to your plugin collection.
Temecula DSP NIBBI is a free CHOMPI sampler plugin available at zero cost for both macOS and Windows systems. It provides full access to vintage-style tape looping, granular delay, and chromatic sampling without copy protection or license fees.
FAQ
Is NIBBI really free?
NIBBI is completely free to download from Temecula DSP, with no subscriptions or activation dongles required.
What formats does the NIBBI plugin support?
The plugin runs on macOS and Windows as a 64-bit VST3 and AU instrument in compatible DAWs.
Can you sample live audio inside NIBBI?
The plugin accepts direct audio inputs from your DAW track for live sampling and immediate sound-on-sound looping.