Looper - Akai FORCE User Manual

Looper

The Looper lets you record and overdub audio in real time—a great tool for live performance as well as
spontaneous moments in the studio. You can export the loop as a sample to use in your project.
To open the Looper, press Menu, and then tap Looper.
Below is a brief step-by-step process so you can get started quickly. Continue reading the rest of this chapter to learn
how to use the Looper in different cases.
To get started using the Looper:
1. Make sure to reduce the volume levels of your audio source and speakers/headphones/monitors before you make
any connections to avoid "pops" or feedback.
2. Connect your audio source to the input/inputs of your Force hardware.
For line-level devices such as a synthesizer, set the Line/Inst switch to Line; for instrument-level devices such as a
guitar, set the switch to Inst.
If you are using a microphone that requires phantom power, set the +48V switch to On.
3. Turn the Gain knob to set the input level while playing your audio source. You should now see the level in the meter.
Make sure it does not exceed the maximum level (the meter should not be "peaking" constantly).
4. Set the recording controls as desired (described in this chapter).
5. Tap the Record To selector so Overdub is selected.
6. Tap the Rec/Record button in the lower-right corner to record-arm the Looper.
7. Play your audio source. The Looper will start recording immediately when the input level reaches the threshold
value. Alternatively, tap /Play at the bottom of the screen to manually start recording.
Each time the Looper repeats, its contents are being overdubbed—a new layer of audio will be added each time you
let the Looper repeat as it records.
Tip: You can record a loop while playing one or more clips in the background for reference.
8. To stop recording, tap /Play at the bottom of the screen.
To export your loop as a sample, tap Export to open the Keep or Discard Sample window.
To clear the contents of the Looper, tap Clear.
199