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# Loop Recorder

Create and overdub on the fly.

### Recording a Loop

1. Press **L** to arm the looper
2. Start playing - recording begins automatically on first note
3. Press **Space** to stop - loop plays back immediately

### Overdubbing

1. With a loop playing, press **R**
2. Play your new part
3. Press **Space** to finish
4. Overdubbed recording is saved

### Loop Controls

| Control          | Action                |
| ---------------- | --------------------- |
| **Space**        | Pause/resume playback |
| **Speaker icon** | Adjust loop volume    |
| **Save icon**    | Export loop to file   |
| **L**            | Clear loop and re-arm |

### Quick Redo

Press **L** while a loop is playing to:

* Clear the current loop
* Immediately re-arm for a new recording

### Cancel Operations

| State           | ESC Action     |
| --------------- | -------------- |
| Armed (waiting) | Exit loop mode |
| Recording       | Start new take |
| Overdubbing     | Cancel overdub |