MusicRadar Basics: an introduction to the loop pedal for guitar

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Recent years have seen the rise of the looper pedal. Popularised by the likes of KT Tunstall and Ed Sheeran, loop pedals enable you to record a phrase, then layer additional performances on top of that phrase.
Not only are they great from a performance context, but also as a developmental aid for practice at home and even to help you with your songwriting.
Common features of the latest models include stereo in and outputs, on board memory of up to 3 hours, USB connectivity for import and export of audio files and even an on board rhythm section.
Watch the video to see just how easy it is to get started with looping.
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[@Corpsegrinder138]

But, do you need a guitar for one of these?

[@that1guynamedalejandro690]

Mike Corpsegrinder I don’t think so. I think a lightsaber would work just fine with them.

[@samiracle956]

Nah dude cross console

[@guy5134]

No you just scream into it…

[@camiloromo1638]

What if i want to turn off the loop? I mean if i action the pedal it will just stay creating loops and how do i turn it off?

[@spencerlebleu1501]

Pretty straightforward question . Don't gotta be an ass.

[@Kahoneki]

@@spencerlebleu1501 what?

[@missregretable711]

You play 1 loop at a time

[@missregretable711]

Every time you step a second time it will reset the loop pedal and you will play another loop there are settings on the loop Peddle it help you adjust how many loops there are and several other things it’s quite complicated at first and I still haven’t fully figured mine out after a few months

[@brownpunk1794]

Im.sold..i need one now.
Great no bullshit vid..thanks!

[@susancorgi]

that funky guitar sound!

[@robertcasares4245]

Would it be a stretch to play my bass through it then unplug and add a rhythm track with my guitar or am I looking for a different beast? I am a novice with pedals/equipment and want to be able to play all parts by myself

[@DanielFleming04]

i would invest in a pitch or octave pedal. get the sound of a bass with a guitar. comes in handy.

[@mrpenguin_07yt71]

Dude put a tutorial of that rift you played please its bloody sick

[@guapoglass]

Super Hans?

[@elbob17]

Fuck yeah.

[@crispybiscuit8600]

yes hahahahaha

[@CheckyBeeBees]

I need this!

[@rishidatta1233]

One question, does all the sounds come from the same amplifier?

[@thomasgriswold6341]

Yup

[@CanadaGaming9012]

So what attachments or connections do I need? Does it comes with all the attachments I need if I buy one?… Sorry Im new to this..

[@btsmchl]

Talk about it all you want. Tell me how you hook up the chords

[@yoloswag6242]

btsmchl one chord from the amp to the looper and.thencthe guitar. other chord in the mains socket

[@samanthafarace2233]

@@yoloswag6242 where can you get these cords? like if they don’t come with the looper itself

[@ixLunacy]

@@samanthafarace2233 most of the time, pedals come with the cords you need. If not you can just find them online for a few bucks probably

[@MichelleRautenbach]

thanks for the video! can you recommend a few pedals?

[@jerof5497]

Best and most usefull pedals are digital delay, looper, distortion, and WAH, but my personal favorite is bass synth wah

[@NullVoidgone]

Poly chorus! Do It Do It!

[@joshuamiracle6450]

sweet

[@gz310]

No lie... He got down on that funk.

[@joseaustria8594]

Could you connect it with an acoustic guitar?

[@maxislas3141]

If it’s an acoustic-electric

[@threalkrazyk8852]

Yes if its an electro acoustic or even with a pick up mic

[@adekusumah9182]

Kerennn👍👍👍👏👏

[@beebbobelon5208]

What scale is he using towards the end?

[@siderealbeast]

Some Dude minor C pentatonic

[@EdoLS_]

Nope, it's an A minor scale

[@parkrio]

What chords?

[@chrisgallaher6611]

Very good

[@RTDRyan]

why does he scare me

[@shaneybot3031]

so fuckin expensive, $250 here in nz

[@wyattleatherman3093]

THIS IS Y I DONT LET MY FUCKING DAD FUCK WITH MY SHIT

[@rickytv24]

I wonder how he sing. Is he also eating his words?

[@SneakyDSP]

Nice video, i just dont like ur jeans lol

[@ccgbassandmore3]

wtf why?

[@Ben59910]

David St-Pierre The Lefties
You meant "genes" right?

[@neilunsy1]

Do you need an amp to use one of these?

[@NicolinkGamingVideos]

Yep

[@oscarkjlstad7422]

lol

[@jaxsonguenther1291]

Where would the sound come out of? your ass?

[@geponce461]

Jaxson Guenther HAHHAHAHAHA

[@hollow3122]

This thing is hax.

[@benjoungnns2996]

Why u dont change ur cloths? Lol

[@kc8923]

Not really a beginners lesson?!!