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MusicMarcet

MusicMarcet

IPad musician loopy HD looping pedal performance - "Isnt it" - One Man Band

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IPad musician loopy HD looping pedal performance - "Isnt it" - One Man Band

MusicMarcet

MusicMarcet

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Loopy HD, Intro and Getting Started for iPad

The Sound Test Room

The Sound Test Room

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Loopy HD

ATastyPixel

ATastyPixel

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LOOPY HD Simple Loop

BrokenRecordLoops

BrokenRecordLoops

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Loopy HD - FULL App Tutorial

JohnPaul Music UK

JohnPaul Music UK

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Loopy HD - Basic Tutorial

Karin L

Karin L

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Sweetwater iOS Update - Vol. 9, Keith McMillen SoftStep and Loopy HD App

Sweetwater

Sweetwater

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Loopy HD - Advanced Tutorial

JohnPaul Music UK

JohnPaul Music UK

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Loopy HD as a Floor Pedal Looper - MorningStar MC8

JohnPaul Music UK

JohnPaul Music UK

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Loopy HD.

Features and functionality

  • Loopy Pro can match the simplicity of Loopy HD when customizations are minimal, offering room for growth without feature overload.

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  • Loopy HD records through the iPhone mic by default, leading to poor audio quality if not using an external input.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users experience inconsistent USB connectivity with the Spark Mini; it often requires unplugging/reconnecting to prevent timeouts or sleep mode.

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  • Positive Grid's Spark Mini is officially only supported on MacOS, with users reporting high latency issues on iOS despite some claiming successful setups.

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  • Loopy Pro supports AUv3 drum machine apps, enabling MIDI input control for drum loops directly from devices like the AKAI MPK Mini Play.

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  • GarageBand is suggested as a free alternative for looping, utilizing the AKAI MPK as a MIDI controller to eliminate background noise issues.

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Setup and maintenance

  • USB connection with Spark Mini reduces latency compared to aux input, though it's noted as finicky and unreliable at times.

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  • An additional dongle is necessary to connect a USB interface to an iPad when using Loopy Pro for direct audio input from MIDI devices.

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Use cases and applications

  • Loopy Pro is preferred for users seeking both simplicity and future expansion, especially when combined with an Apple device for looping guitar sessions.

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  • The AKAI MPK Mini Play can be used for creating drum loops and playing piano keys simultaneously, ideal for beginners seeking basic loop functionality.

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Mods and upgrades

  • An audio interface, such as the Focusrite Scarlett Solo or Zoom U-24, is recommended to directly record from the AKAI MPK Mini Play for improved sound quality.

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