Loopy Pro is here!

slicetwo

@Michael said:

@slicetwo said:
I hooked up LP to my 18i20 last night to really give it a go for my work flow. The goal was to record loops from 6 pieces of hardware. I ran into some issues/confusions as I worked through it.

1. I recorded some 4 bar drum loops and have it set to play the outro wrapped around, but now it’s actually doubling the drum loop the 2nd go around and causing phase issues. Same with a few instrument loops.

2. I am getting crackling at the beginning of almost every loop recorded. I’m starting the recordings then hitting play on my hardware since LP can’t sync, so it’s def capturing the proper beginnings.

3. I’m trying to do the 4 bar loop with 1 bar tail recording, but it seems like I have to arm LP, start the recording, then play the loop on the hardware, then stop it and try and edit the loop to fit with the tail. How, exactly, is the tail recording supposed to work?

Interesting! Would you mind sending me your crackly project? ([email protected]). And also the one with the weird doubling of the tail?

Can do! I didn't save as anything, but it should be easy enough to recreate. I'll get it to you today.

UPDATE: @Michael I think it may have been user error. I'm having trouble recreating it. I wish I had waited to initiate my trial period until the manual was available. I'm so lost in this whole thing. I'm definitely a RTFM person through and through.

hellquist

@ghost_forests said:

@hellquist said:
I do a lot of photography and photo editing. Late last year I came across a piece of software called Luminar. It looked great so I gave the free trial a spin, which was impressive, and I needed some of the functionality "NOW" (deadlines etc). During my trial they announced "the next version" (Luminar AI).

Ah yes, Luminar AI, otherwise known as the app that kills photography as an art form

Ah, haha, yes indeed, it can be abused for sure, just like HDR and Tonemapping etc can.
Like any tool I have found it can have its uses though. I've found it helpful when restoring photos. Also when I do sci-fi/fantasy themed image compositions/editing it can be very handy indeed. Especially its sky replacement on busy images can save a lot of time.

All of its functionality can of course be done without it too, so for me it has been more about saving time, when appropriate.

cuberoo_

Now wondering if it was a good idea to setup a little loopy pro playground last night and today using the iPad for Xmas cooking recipes… every ten minutes find myself switching to loopy pro, it’s so much fun. I think it is what I wanted with out realising it, really fun just recording short loops, sounds, and so on and then just jamming and tagging them to find interesting combinations.

@Michael thanks for a cool app.

Jumpercollins

Inspiring.

[Deleted User]

Report: LoopyPro is 100% worth the price. Best Christmas gift!
Edit: to add something, loopy pro kicked me to finały configure audio between two rme interfaces.
As I reported RME OCTAMIC XTC give full 24 outs only in BM3 AUM.
But If you run BM3 and leave in the background then full 24 in/out are available for other apps.
Yesterday I spent about 10 hours with LoopyPro and BM3 in the background (not used BM3 at all, only for enabling 24 outs into LP). And there was 0 crash.
LoopyPro…..my love!

[Deleted User]

@Michael said:

@uncledave said:

LP does do network MIDI; you should see the name of the remote devices come up in the midi list.

Thanks, I use iMac with not english language, so in AUM i see the network Sieć network 1, on iMac Sesja 1, in LP this port is not available , maybe its because of language?

celtic_elk

@szczyp: The equivalent in LP is "Virtual MIDI In," I think.

[Deleted User]

@celtic_elk said:
@szczyp: The equivalent in LP is "Virtual MIDI In," I think.

I would like to, but no. There is no signal from network at virtual, but I can send from others app to virtual…. And it is of course working.

EDIT; i use BM3 in background (for 24 outs in LoopyPro0 so I route from network in BM3 to LoopyPro virtual port , and this is working.

BTW do you know guys how to establish more network ports between iPad and OS X ?
Im able to connect ipad to iMac by wifi or ethernet but always there is one port with 16 ch, ‚i would like to have more ports. Do you know the trick?

espiegel123

@celtic_elk said:
@szczyp: The equivalent in LP is "Virtual MIDI In," I think.

Virtual midi in is where midi goes if you send midi from another app to Loopy. Network Session is something different.

espiegel123

@szczyp : Loopy will show a network midi port if there is one but looks like it doesn’t create one itself. It will be visible if you connect to one. I use MidiFire to make sure there is an active port connection.

The network midi port will show up as a midi device with a WiFi symbol rather “network midi”

Stuntman_mike

Merry Christmas @Michael!
Can you add the option to record multiple takes in Clips? Maybe a toggle switch in the Clip settings that will allow users to create new recordings after each bar until the user stops recording. Then users can choose the take they prefer or even comp takes.

ErrkaPetti

Just bought the unlock Loopy Pro - great app…

I’m perhaps not an looperguy, but, it feels nice to support Michael here - and, for his generosity to let us be here on the forum to discuss all kind of software/hardware, not just Audiobus and Loopy…

timelining

Just bought the unlock as well, as a Christmas present to myself. I think I’ll lock myself away tomorrow to watch tutorials and start messing around. In the meantime, I thought this community might like the gif I made of my mom’s puppy chasing her tail, looking quite a bit like a LP loop:

espiegel123

@ErrkaPetti said:
Just bought the unlock Loopy Pro - great app…

I’m perhaps not an looperguy, but, it feels nice to support Michael here - and, for his generosity to let us be here on the forum to discuss all kind of software/hardware, not just Audiobus and Loopy…

It is super useful as a sketchpad even if one isn't (as I am not) a loop-oriented player.

It is also great for setting up accompaniment for practicing or recording takes. I find it a lot quicker to use for those than a full-fledged DAW.

MatthewKay

Santa left me an update!

Samu

I admit I've not get dug into Loopy Pro but...
...if I would the question is.

When using the Apple Lightning Headset can I select any of the device-microphones (front, back, bottom etc) to do the recording?

I'd like to do this since the mic on the Lightning headset is prone to feedback when monitoring at higher levels...

AUM has nice settings allowing us to select any of the available device microphones for recording even when using a headset.

Cheers!

espiegel123

@Samu said:
I admit I've not get dug into Loopy Pro but...
...if I would the question is.

When using the Apple Lightning Headset can I select any of the device-microphones (front, back, bottom etc) to do the recording?

I'd like to do this since the mic on the Lightning headset is prone to feedback when monitoring at higher levels...

AUM has nice settings allowing us to select any of the available device microphones for recording even when using a headset.

Cheers!

I don't know what the options are for the lightning headset, but on my iPad 6, I have three mic choices:

Identor

@espiegel123 said:

@rickelal3 said:
Wow played with the trial for a couple of days and just bought the full unlock today! What an app, thats all i can say! Blew all my expectations out the door. Is there any point of using AUM anymore? Is there anything AUM can do that loopy cant?

AUM can handle IAA apps and handle multi input and output AUv3 and side-chaining.

Right.
I think Loopy and AUM, or any DAW has their benefits and shortcomings.
I am on the trial of Loopy. I like a lot of things about it, but i also like the simplicity of AUM. Maybe my brain is hardwired in all these years with Faders and Knobs instead of circles

JohnInBoston

Christmas Day update with MIDI Clock Sync ==> awesome! Follows my hardware clock perfectly and now modular and loops are in perfect sync. Much better than the MIDI Link Sync workaround I’ve been using for the last few days…

Thank you so much, @Michael, for making music creation so fun!

espiegel123

@Identor said:

@espiegel123 said:

@rickelal3 said:
Wow played with the trial for a couple of days and just bought the full unlock today! What an app, thats all i can say! Blew all my expectations out the door. Is there any point of using AUM anymore? Is there anything AUM can do that loopy cant?

AUM can handle IAA apps and handle multi input and output AUv3 and side-chaining.

Right.
I think Loopy and AUM, or any DAW has their benefits and shortcomings.
I am on the trial of Loopy. I like a lot of things about it, but i also like the simplicity of AUM. Maybe my brain is hardwired in all these years with Faders and Knobs instead of circles

The mixer portion of Loopy is faders and knobs

And you can add them to your non-mixer page layouts, too.

Mixer page:

Identor

@espiegel123 said:

@Identor said:

@espiegel123 said:

@rickelal3 said:
Wow played with the trial for a couple of days and just bought the full unlock today! What an app, thats all i can say! Blew all my expectations out the door. Is there any point of using AUM anymore? Is there anything AUM can do that loopy cant?

AUM can handle IAA apps and handle multi input and output AUv3 and side-chaining.

Right.
I think Loopy and AUM, or any DAW has their benefits and shortcomings.
I am on the trial of Loopy. I like a lot of things about it, but i also like the simplicity of AUM. Maybe my brain is hardwired in all these years with Faders and Knobs instead of circles

The mixer portion of Loopy is faders and knobs

And you can add them to your non-mixer page layouts, too.

Mixer page:

I noticed them , I haven't tried it out, but is it still possible to, let's say, an ever evolving midi sequencer like PolyPhase connected to a synth, plays alongside the loops of Loopy Pro?

solncekreeze

For some reason, I can't export all the clips from the project-only individually and somehow randomly. What am I doing wrong? Moreover, before exporting, the number of clips is indicated correctly, but not all are exported.
Save to media-Exports normally🤨

espiegel123

@solncekreeze said:
For some reason, I can't export all the clips from the project-only individually and somehow randomly. What am I doing wrong? Moreover, before exporting, the number of clips is indicated correctly, but not all are exported.

How are you trying to export them? There are a few ways to do it.

• From the project manager window (the one you get when tapping the folder icon: tap Export and it gives you the choice of exporting the project or clips. Choose Clips.
• On the layout page, draw a selection rectangle around the clips to export and choose Export from the popup that appears.
• On the sequencer page, you can use export to export either a stereo mix (currently done dry) or stems.

One of those isn't working, maybe you could post a video or screenshots showing what you are doing and the result?

Samu

@espiegel123 said:

I don't know what the options are for the lightning headset, but on my iPad 6, I have three mic choices:

Thanks!

You likely get those 3 + the headset if you connect one, just like in AUM
(This in practice makes it a lot easier to use the headset to monitor to the recording).

espiegel123

@Identor said:

I noticed them , I haven't tried it out, but is it still possible to, let's say, an ever evolving midi sequencer like PolyPhase connected to a synth, plays alongside the loops of Loopy Pro?

Yes. You can run MIDI AU in Loopy Pro and send their output to any loaded AU instrument.

Identor

@espiegel123 said:

@Identor said:

I noticed them , I haven't tried it out, but is it still possible to, let's say, an ever evolving midi sequencer like PolyPhase connected to a synth, plays alongside the loops of Loopy Pro?

Yes. You can run MIDI AU in Loopy Pro and send their output to any loaded AU instrument.

But PolyPhase is IAA. So then i should run PolyPhase in AUM, and send midi to Loopy

solncekreeze

@espiegel123 said:

@solncekreeze said:
For some reason, I can't export all the clips from the project-only individually and somehow randomly. What am I doing wrong? Moreover, before exporting, the number of clips is indicated correctly, but not all are exported.

How are you trying to export them? There are a few ways to do it.

• From the project manager window (the one you get when tapping the folder icon: tap Export and it gives you the choice of exporting the project or clips. Choose Clips.
• On the layout page, draw a selection rectangle around the clips to export and choose Export from the popup that appears.
• On the sequencer page, you can use export to export either a stereo mix (currently done dry) or stems.

One of those isn't working, maybe you could post a video or screenshots showing what you are doing and the result?

The first way I export clips. But Save media works fine. Via Audio share exports randomly. I haven't tried the other two options yet.

With the selection, too, only one clip exports.

espiegel123

@Identor said:

@espiegel123 said:

@Identor said:

I noticed them , I haven't tried it out, but is it still possible to, let's say, an ever evolving midi sequencer like PolyPhase connected to a synth, plays alongside the loops of Loopy Pro?

Yes. You can run MIDI AU in Loopy Pro and send their output to any loaded AU instrument.

But PolyPhase is IAA. So then i should run PolyPhase in AUM, and send midi to Loopy

I don't have Polyphase. If polyphase sends MIDI , its virtual port should be visible in Loopy and if it lets you pick a midi destination, it can send to Loopy's MIDI port. If it supports Ableton link, you can use that to start/stop its transport.

espiegel123

@solncekreeze said:

@espiegel123 said:

@solncekreeze said:
For some reason, I can't export all the clips from the project-only individually and somehow randomly. What am I doing wrong? Moreover, before exporting, the number of clips is indicated correctly, but not all are exported.

How are you trying to export them? There are a few ways to do it.

• From the project manager window (the one you get when tapping the folder icon: tap Export and it gives you the choice of exporting the project or clips. Choose Clips.
• On the layout page, draw a selection rectangle around the clips to export and choose Export from the popup that appears.
• On the sequencer page, you can use export to export either a stereo mix (currently done dry) or stems.

One of those isn't working, maybe you could post a video or screenshots showing what you are doing and the result?

The first way I export clips. But Save media works fine. Via Audio share exports randomly. I haven't tried the other two options yet.

What do you mean "via Audio Share exports randomly". If there is a bug, Michael will fix it, but he'll need more details. If you could do a screen recording and make it available (along with an example project that has the problem) that would be helpful. I haven't run into any problems myself (which doesn't mean there isn't an issue).

Have you tried the Save to Files option? If you are sharing to a particular app, it is possible that the app doesn't handle multiple files at once. I always use the Files option -- and, of course, that can be used to save into Audioshare since Audioshare's directory is available in Files. (If you aren't seeing it, you may need to turn the option on in Files)

Is this a problem with all projects or just some?

EDIT: It is important to know if you using the share sheet's Open in/Copy to Audioshare command, Audioshare only accepts one file (this is true from any app). Use Save to Files instead.

solncekreeze

@espiegel123 said:

@solncekreeze said:

@espiegel123 said:

@solncekreeze said:
For some reason, I can't export all the clips from the project-only individually and somehow randomly. What am I doing wrong? Moreover, before exporting, the number of clips is indicated correctly, but not all are exported.

How are you trying to export them? There are a few ways to do it.

• From the project manager window (the one you get when tapping the folder icon: tap Export and it gives you the choice of exporting the project or clips. Choose Clips.
• On the layout page, draw a selection rectangle around the clips to export and choose Export from the popup that appears.
• On the sequencer page, you can use export to export either a stereo mix (currently done dry) or stems.

One of those isn't working, maybe you could post a video or screenshots showing what you are doing and the result?

The first way I export clips. But Save media works fine. Via Audio share exports randomly. I haven't tried the other two options yet.

What do you mean "via Audio Share exports randomly". If there is a bug, Michael will fix it, but he'll need more details. If you could do a screen recording and make it available (along with an example project that has the problem) that would be helpful. I haven't run into any problems myself (which doesn't mean there isn't an issue).

Have you tried the Save to Files option? If you are sharing to a particular app, it is possible that the app doesn't handle multiple files at once. I always use the Files option -- and, of course, that can be used to save into Audioshare since Audioshare's directory is available in Files. (If you aren't seeing it, you may need to turn the option on in Files)

Is this a problem with all projects or just some?