Loop Record Modes: Insert and Replace (with Advanced Overdub, MIDI Control, and Creative Layer Options)
in progress
ultracello
Description:
Introduce advanced recording modes for clips, including Insert and Replace, along with granular overdub control. Enhance the looping workflow with layer-specific operations, velocity-based effects, quantization options, and full MIDI control.
Problem:
Currently, Loopy Pro supports overdubbing but lacks Insert and Replace modes. Users are unable to replace parts of loops with precise timing or control new overdubs with advanced behaviors like reverse playback or per-layer targeting. This limits both creative performance and structured editing.
Proposed Solution:
– Add
Insert mode
: Inject new content into a specific time range of a loop – Add
Replace mode
: Overwrite loop content within a defined region – Provide option to
target specific layers
or the entire clip
– Add
reverse overdub
mode (like monome norns): overdub in reverse direction – Enable
quantized insert/replace
(clip/bar/beat-based) – Allow
MIDI control for Insert/Replace
toggle with flexible interaction: • Short press: toggle start/end
• Long press: momentary (start on press, end on release)
– Add
input, feedback, output, and overdub level
control per loop, assignable to CC – Include
Insert/Replace FX presets
, switchable via MIDI: • stutter
• LFO
• fade curves (e.g., 80% volume at start to 20% at end)
– Enable
Insert Before/After
actions for clip content placement Benefits:
✅ Major creative expansion for live and experimental looping workflows
✅ Enables momentary and expressive clip transformation
✅ Opens up complex sonic design with Insert/Replace FX presets
✅ Fine control of recording layers via automation and MIDI
✅ Aligns with workflows from advanced loopers like monome norns
✅ Adds flexibility and non-destructive loop editing
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on April 30, 2025.
Jean-Eric Godard
Also allowing such operations when dropping a clip onto an other will be fantastic!
ultracello
For the upcoming functions insert/replace it would be great to be able with one single MIDI foot switch following:
- short press: start insert/replace; next short press: end insert/replace
- long press: when press immediately start insert/replace, when release: end insert/replace
So one can decide on the fly the operation mode.
koyl
ultracello This might reveal to be problematic with very short replace. I often use very short replace and would like the function to be momentary, like what you're suggesting with the "long press", but also with a short press.
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Piers Cawley
Replace is already there. Just pull the clip feedback to zero and overdub.
I definitely want 'insert' though!
ultracello
Please allow to choose a specific clip
layer
or the whole clip
for Insert/Replace function.ultracello
Please allow also record overdub but in reverse. Means: let’s say you have some overdubs in your clip. But now you want to record another overdub. But only this overdub layer should added and be played (after its recording is finished) in reverse.
Kymatika
ultracello: yes, I use that everyday in the monome norns experimental loopers, if overdubed or recorded while reverse then that audio will be reversed if switch to normal and vice versa
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Chris Henderson
Huge!
L
Lucas Van Vlierberghe
Michael, you should hire BOSS or should they? Amazing app.
Michael Tyson
in progress
lee stephenson
Quantised insert and replace option
ultracello
lee stephenson: +1
ultracello
For the Insert / Replace within a clip function:
You can insert/replace with following
velocity
options/effects:– stutter
– LFO
– fades
You can load these presets with an action via MIDI controller.
Imagine the sound possibilities!
Any else suggestions?
ultracello
Example for fades:
– START of clip -> replace 80% of the whole clip (or just overdub #4)
– END of the clip -> replace 20% of the whole clip (or just overdub #4)
(It's basically an automation lane from 80% (clip start) to 20% (clip end)
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