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Creating and playing a loop, What is a loop – Roland MC-09 User Manual

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Creating and playing a loop

What is a loop?

The audio looper has four parts: parts 1 through 4. Each part can record
(capture) a performance from the DSP synthesizer (a pattern from the
LEAD, BASS, or RHYTHM group), or an external audio input. The data
recorded in each part is called a

loop

.

These loops will play back repeatedly (i.e., “loop”) in synchronization to a
standard tempo. You can play all four loops simultaneously, or play just a
specific part.

For part 1, you can use a variety of editing and control functions (Loop
Control) to create even more sophisticated loops.

You can combine your favorite drum breaks and bass lines as a loop, and
take advantage of the Loop Control function to create new songs with
different types of groove. This gives you enormous potential for creating
remixes.

fig.3-1

Audio Looper

Capture

Capture

Capture

Loop

Loop

Loop

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

The captured loop will be
monaural.

For details on the standard
tempo, refer to “About the
tempo” (p. 57).