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Looper

Ableton

Where to get itIncluded with Ableton Live. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.ableton.com

Looper is a real-time audio looping effect that records and layers audio into synced loops within Ableton Live. It analyzes incoming audio tempo, allows tempo predefining for automatic Live tempo adjustment, and supports audio import/export for building layered compositions. Looper's large display and transport controls are optimized for live performance, with multi-purpose footswitch support and flexible feedback routing options.

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Key Features

01Record and overdub layers synced to Live's tempo
02Tempo detection and auto-adjustment from incoming audio
03Predefinable loop length in bars before recording
04Transport buttons (Record, Overdub, Play, Stop, Clear, Undo/Redo)
05Multi-Purpose Transport Button with MIDI footswitch support
06Three Tempo Control modes (None, Follow song tempo, Set & Follow song tempo)
07Feedback control for decay or sustain of overdubs
08Speed knob with octave shortcuts for pitch shifting
09Reverse button to play recorded material backwards
10Buffer length adjustment with ×2 and ÷2 buttons
11Drag-and-drop audio import/export
12Four Input monitoring modes (Always, Never, Rec/OVR, Rec/OVR/Stop)
13Feedback routing to external effects chains

Things to Try

  • 01Set Tempo Control to 'Set & Follow song tempo' to automatically adjust Live's global tempo when recording material
  • 02Use Feedback at 50% to create a natural decay with each overdub repetition
  • 03Enable Reverse button during overdub to swap which layers play forward versus backward for rhythmic variety
  • 04Use Rec/OVR/Stop Input mode when recording material that can suddenly interrupt live playing, or Rec/OVR when using multiple independent Loopers on separate tracks with footpedals
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