Roland MC-09 owner manual Creating and playing a loop, What is a loop?

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.

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Audio Looper

The captured loop will be monaural.

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

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