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(4.2) Looper Modes
Sheeran Looper X provides 5 different Looper Modes to
record, overdub and play your looper tracks. The
currently selected Looper Mode is indicated in the
bottom right of the touchscreen in the Track, Wave, and
Mixer views.
Generally, each mode supports a different style of
looping workflow. The best way to find out which Looper
Mode works best with your workflow is to experiment
and have fun!
To set how the looper records, overdubs, or plays your
tracks, tap the Looper Mode tab on the Loop Settings
page and then select a mode. You can access this setting
quickly by tapping the Looper Mode icon in the Track,
Wave, or Mixer Pages.
Tip: Set your Looper Mode before recording or importing any audio into your loop. While you may be able
to change the selected mode after recording, your options may be limited. If you change the selected
mode after recording, all loops are discarded.
1. Multi Mode: Use this mode if you want four looper tracks locked to the same length. This is Ed
Sheeran’s iconic Looper X workflow.
2. Sync Mode: Use this mode if you want four looper tracks that can vary in length, with one primary
track (indicated by a crown icon in Wave view) and three other tracks that can be a multiple or division
of the primary track’s length, and will be automatically quantized to keep them in sync with the primary
track. This mode is useful for creating more advanced arrangements on-the-fly.
3. Song Mode: Use this mode if you want four looper tracks that can vary in length and be played back
independently. This mode is useful for creating different sections of a song (e.g., verse, chorus, bridge,
and outro).
4. Band Mode: This mode is a combination of Sync and Song Modes, with one primary track (indicated
by a crown icon in Wave view) and three other tracks that can be played independently as song
sections over the primary track. Like in Sync Mode, the other tracks must be a multiple or division of
the primary track’s length, and will be automatically quantized to keep them in sync with the primary
track. This mode is useful for creating songs with a consistent backing beat or repeating phrase
underneath.
5. Free Mode: Use this mode if you want four un-synced, independently playing, free-form tracks. This
mode is useful for creating ambient soundscapes or other creative applications.
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