
LoFi Wobble Box by 36db
VINTAGE WOBBLE EFFECTS WITH A LOFI TWIST
MAKE YOUR OWN TRIPLE PACK: Buy any three or more 36db Artist Series Packs, Environments or Elements at the same time and get a 20% discount (automatically applied at checkout).
Lo-Fi Wobble Box by 36db delivers vintage warmth, tape wobble, and harmonic richness inspired by iconic guitar pedals like Deco, Instant Lo-Fi Junkie, and Generation Loss.
This deeply crafted Element combines custom Max for Live chorus, bit-crushing distortion, and vintage-style filtering to transform any sound with unique lo-fi textures and tones. Perfect for producers inspired by Tame Impala, Boards of Canada, Caribou, and Bicep.
Inside you’ll find:
- 1 Lo-Fi Wobble Box effect rack with custom Max for Live chorus
- 1 Lo-Fi Wobble Box Guitar FX rack optimized for guitars and bass
- 1 Modular Wave B Instrument sampled from modular synth rig
- 40 effects presets — tape wobble, chorus, flanger, slap delays, and beyond
- 10 Modular Wave B instrument presets — warm pads to evolving leads
- Bit-crushing digital distortion for crunchy lo-fi sounds
- Low-pass and high-pass filters for luscious textures
- Deep routing and MIDI mapping for live performance control
- Compatible with Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone
Add vintage character, tape noise, wow and flutter to any track—this is lo-fi magic in a box.
USER GUIDE: 36db Lo-Fi Wobble Box Install Guide
LoFi Wobble Box by 36db
VINTAGE WOBBLE EFFECTS WITH A LOFI TWIST
MAKE YOUR OWN TRIPLE PACK: Buy any three or more 36db Artist Series Packs, Environments or Elements at the same time and get a 20% discount (automatically applied at checkout).
Lo-Fi Wobble Box by 36db delivers vintage warmth, tape wobble, and harmonic richness inspired by iconic guitar pedals like Deco, Instant Lo-Fi Junkie, and Generation Loss.
This deeply crafted Element combines custom Max for Live chorus, bit-crushing distortion, and vintage-style filtering to transform any sound with unique lo-fi textures and tones. Perfect for producers inspired by Tame Impala, Boards of Canada, Caribou, and Bicep.
Inside you’ll find:
- 1 Lo-Fi Wobble Box effect rack with custom Max for Live chorus
- 1 Lo-Fi Wobble Box Guitar FX rack optimized for guitars and bass
- 1 Modular Wave B Instrument sampled from modular synth rig
- 40 effects presets — tape wobble, chorus, flanger, slap delays, and beyond
- 10 Modular Wave B instrument presets — warm pads to evolving leads
- Bit-crushing digital distortion for crunchy lo-fi sounds
- Low-pass and high-pass filters for luscious textures
- Deep routing and MIDI mapping for live performance control
- Compatible with Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone
Add vintage character, tape noise, wow and flutter to any track—this is lo-fi magic in a box.
USER GUIDE: 36db Lo-Fi Wobble Box Install Guide
Additional information
| Controllers | Ableton Push THREE Controller, Ableton Push THREE Standalone, Ableton Push TWO |
|---|---|
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 11 Suite, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live 11 Suite |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
Product reviews
A great set of sounds and effects to add texture and vibe to any sound. Very happy with it.
Generally all 36DB productions are a bomb.
Perfect as a source of inspiration or to use as the architecture of your own creation.
Super quality, always perfect, CPU with a smile.
Highly recommended
wattabass
ACT - Italia
LoFi Wobble Box by 36db
Overview & Inspiration
Creating distinctive and unique sounds can make all the difference in your productions. Many great artists spend considerable time finding that perfect balance of tone and texture for their music.
Tame Impala, Boards of Canada, Caribou, and Bicep rely heavily on warm, lo-fi textures and harmonically rich sounds that grace their most memorable tracks. The idea behind the 36db Lo-Fi Wobble Box was to capture the flavour of some of our favorite guitar pedals: Deco, Instant Lo-Fi Junkie, and Generation Loss. We wanted to create something extra special that could capture the warmth, wobble, and magic of these iconic sounds and textures.
Welcome to the 36db Lo-Fi Wobble Box—your fix for all your distortion, filtering, and modulation needs, built entirely with Ableton Live native plug-ins, synths, samplers, and guitar pedals.
Features & Highlights
Lo-Fi Wobble Box Effect Rack – Getting the right texture on a sound can be challenging. Using the right blend of effects and gain staging everything to interact perfectly takes time and expertise. We spent countless hours finding the right combination of effects for this Element, creating a deeply crafted and finely designed processing chain.
At the heart of the rack is a customized Max for Live chorus effect with parameter amounts that allow it to go from warbled, tape-style sounds to chorus, flanger, slap delays, and beyond. We then added Ableton’s Echo effect to introduce tape noise, wow and flutter, as well as reverb.
Twenty preset examples provide equally varied and compelling starting points—from subtle vintage warmth to extreme bit-crushed digital distortion. The low-pass and high-pass filters create luscious textures in conjunction with the Lo-Fi Wobble Box’s other features, letting you dial in everything from gritty lo-fi grit to polished retro shimmer.
Lo-Fi Wobble Box Guitar FX – A dedicated guitar-focused version of the effect rack, optimized for processing guitar and bass signals with the same vintage character and modulation capabilities.
Modular Wave B Instrument – Sampled from our modular synth rig over five octaves on every note, this instrument delivers warm and present-sounding tones with slight pitching in the waveform that gives it an absorbing, organic feel. Ten preset sounds provide a varied selection of tone styles to get your ideas flowing—from deep pads to evolving leads.
Deep Routing and MIDI Mapping – Every parameter is carefully mapped for hands-on MIDI control, making the Lo-Fi Wobble Box perfect for live performance and dynamic studio manipulation.
Custom Max for Live Chorus – A specially designed chorus effect that goes far beyond standard modulation, offering everything from subtle tape wobble to extreme pitch-shifted warping.
How to Use
The Lo-Fi Wobble Box transforms any sound with unique textures and tones, adding lo-fi grit, distortion, and character. Drop it onto any track—synths, drums, vocals, guitars—and instantly add vintage warmth or aggressive degradation.
Use the bit-crushing digital distortion to create crunchy lo-fi sounds. Engage the filters to shape luscious textures. Dial in the custom chorus for tape-style wobble or extreme modulation effects. The twenty presets give you instant access to different flavors, while the deep parameter control lets you craft your own signature textures.
The Modular Wave B Instrument provides a foundation for melodic ideas with its warm, slightly unstable character. Layer it with the Lo-Fi Wobble Box effects for complete vintage-inspired production chains.
Ideal For
- Producers seeking vintage lo-fi textures and tape-style character
- Artists inspired by Tame Impala, Boards of Canada, Caribou, and Bicep
- Sound designers adding warmth, wobble, and harmonic richness
- Live performers who need expressive, MIDI-mapped effects
- Anyone looking to capture the magic of iconic guitar pedals like Deco, Instant Lo-Fi Junkie, and Generation Loss
What’s Included
- 1 Lo-Fi Wobble Box effect rack
- 1 Lo-Fi Wobble Box Guitar FX rack
- 1 Modular Wave B Instrument
- 40 effects presets (20 for each Lo-Fi Wobble Box version)
- 10 Modular Wave B instrument presets
- 1 custom Max for Live chorus effect
- Deep routing and MIDI mapping of devices
- Hands-on MIDI control for live performance
Requirements
- Ableton Live 11 Suite or higher
- Compatible with Mac and Windows
- Works with Ableton Push 2, Push 3 Controller, and Push 3 Standalone
Bundle Discount
MIX & MATCH DISCOUNT: Choose any three or more 36db products and get 20% off your entire order—discount applies automatically at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: LoFi Wobble Box is a creative toolkit for Ableton Live Suite 11 or higher, featuring a set of lo-fi effects and a modular instrument. Inspired by classic guitar pedals, it provides warm, warbled textures and harmonically rich sounds for your productions.
A: To use LoFi Wobble Box, you’ll need:
Ableton Live Suite 11 or higher (Mac or PC)
All additional library content that comes with Ableton Live Suite installed
Mac OS High Sierra or higher, or Windows 7 64-bit or higher
Intel Xeon or i5 (or higher) Core Processors with 8GB of memory
A: Yes. You can use all included content in your own original productions without paying royalties. Redistribution or resale of the assets is not allowed.
A: Visit the 36db developer page: https://isotonikstudios.com/product-category/isotonik-collective/36db/
Important Information
V1.0.0 – Initial Release – 2025
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files – These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
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