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Looper Pedals

A looper pedal, also known as a loop pedal, is an electronic device that creates instant recordings of your electric guitar.
The looper pedal plays those recordings back in real-time llowing you to layer added recordings or live playing on top.

You will find loop pedals from brands such as Electro-Harmonix, MXR, and Digitech.

 

  • Electro-Harmonix 45000 Stereo Multi-Track Looper Electro-Harmonix 45000 Stereo Multi-Track Looper

    Electro-Harmonix 45000 Stereo Multi-Track Looper

    The Electro-Harmonix 45000 Stereo Multi-Track Looper. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Building on EHX’s looper legacy, the 45000 combines the familiar controls of a multi-track digital recorder with state-of-the-art features making it possible...
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What does a loop pedal do?

A loop pedal creates an immediate recording of your performance and plays it back in real time. These pedals do not change your tone, but it is an amazing pedal to have on your pedalboard to allow you to create a vast sound.

Are looper pedals good for beginners?

Looper pedals are a helpful tool for practicing, especially practicing alternate leads or rhythm parts. One good option for beginners would be the Electro-Harmonix Nano 360.

What can I use a looper pedal for?

Looper pedals are often used in 3 settings: songwriting, jamming, and live performance.

Songwriting: Looper pedals can help you hear what you just wrote. This will give you a better sense of the quality of the music and help you come up with additional parts. Listening to music you are writing can also help you gain inspiration.
Jamming: When you are jamming alone or even with a band, a looper pedal can give you a rhythm to play over. Loopers can help set the tone for the jam session.
Live Performance: It is not unusual for bands with one guitarist to utilize a looper. This frees up the guitarist to play lead parts or counter melodies.

Where do I put a looper pedal in my signal chain?

There is no specific place that you "have" to put your looper pedal. Most guitarists place their looper at the end of the guitar chain. You can get more info about how to order your pedal board here.