QuantiLoop (IOS)

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Ludek

Hello friends, I am aware of the fact that this forum is intended to serve a hardware discussion but I cannot help myself and must share my thoughts about iOS Quantiloop Pro stereo looper which is really amazing. Just several points to have a rough idea how good it is (I had a lot of hardware loopers, some were very good, some less but this one beats them all for home purposes.
- 4 stereo tracks either in serial or parallel,
- quantization
- auto start recording
- lots of memory slots with full names
- each loop can have its own label
- beautifully designed with several colored schemes
- built-in efx and seamless integration of input audio unit efx and assignable effects from all your exf collection to any or all of    your loops!
- lots of system and loop options
- loops 3 and 4 assignable to different functions ( single tap stop for instance )
- each loop has it's own pan and volume knob
- clock sync  ( Ableton link, any of your rhythm apps can be assigned, built in metronom tap tempo )
- various time signatures
- lots of midi in-out options....

AND
- absolutely perfect integration of BeatBuddy ( I use the yamaha midi to BT converter ) - synchro with many useful options
- absolutely hands free operation with IK Multimedia Blueboard

Even if you invest in midi to BT converter ( for those with BeatBuddy ) and Blueboard, the overall price is ridiculous compared to other HW possibilities ( Boss, EHX, TC Electronics.. )


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quantiloop-pro-live-looper/id1156213359?mt=8


Description
Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app. Attach a MIDI foot controller and control it the way you want. No MIDI controller at hand; just preset your loop length, enable auto–record or a count–in and your loops will automatically close, no hands or feet required. Big onscreen controls allow for easy configuration and tactile control by vocalists or beat boxers. Focus on your performance instead of fiddling with dip switches or complex menu's.

Be Creative

Create 4 tracks with endless layers of overdubs to build your performance. Record a Chorus, Verse and Bridge and switch between them seamlessly or create a 1 bar percussie loop on track one, a 4 bar chord progression on track two and layer a bass line on top, all in perfect synchronisation.

Rhythm Guide

The builtin rhythm guide provides a rhythmic backing. Use the internal metronome for practice, import drum loops from virtually anywhere or host and control your favourite rhythm apps to enhance your performance. MIDI master lets you control MIDI hardware, and MIDI slave lets Quantiloop follow it. Ableton Link lets you even play in time over WiFi with external apps and devices. Quantisation aligns your actions to the nearest measure or beat so you stay in time, and real-time tempo control sets the pace. Prefer setting your own pace, disable quantisation and Quantiloop will react to your actions with minimum latency to create tight synchronised recordings.

FX

Assign up to 3 simultaneous effects to the input. Use the built-in transpose to covert your guitar into a bass, or host your guitar amp sim directly in Quantiloop. The results will be recorded into your loops.
Or assign up to 3 simultaneous track effects to the output. Use the tape stop to add drama, introduce a key change to build up your performance, or host an Inter-App audio/AU reverb processor. Track FX may be assigned to a single track, all tracks or the combined output.

Features

•   Free, Synced and Paralel,Serial, Mixed Playing Styles
•   Multiple Quantise Modes
•   Multiple Stop Modes
•   Unique Dub Mode and Mute Mode
•   Unlimited Overdubs
•   Overdub Decay
•   Undo / Redo
•   Auto Record
•   High quality stereo audio
•   Clear loop status display
•   Rhythm guide with optional auto-start, auto-stop and count-in
•   Audible and Visual Metronome
•   Send start, stop and host sync to hosted rhythm apps.
•   Sync to host when embedded in an Inter-App-Audio host
•   Real-time Tempo Control
•   Extensive MIDI control
•   Multiple Assignments per MIDI controller (tap, hold, double tap)
•   MIDI Program Change support for changing presets
•   Supports Audiobus and Inter-App-Audio and Audio Units (AUv3)
•   Individual outputs for each track and rhythm
•   Synchronise to other apps and devices with Ableton Link
•   MIDI clock sync (both slave and master)
•   4 physical/iaa/au/audiobus inputs routable to any track
•   8 outputs (main, monitor, track 1-4, rhythm, input out)
•   3 assignable input Fx, including transpose, reverb and IAA, AUv3
•   3 assignable track Fx, including transpose, reverse, tape stop, fade and IAA, AUv3
•   Cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Audioshare ...) import / export
•   AudioCopy/Paste
•   Open In
•   Store Phrase Presets in unlimited banks with 100 presets each
•   Individual Volume and panning controls for each track


http://quantiloop.com/
http://quantiloop.com/support/



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4  TRACKS – MULTIPLE PLAYING STYLES
Create up to 4 tracks with endless layers of overdubs to build your performance. Create a 1 bar percussive loop on track one, a 4 bar chord progression on track two and layer a bass line on top in parallel style and play all in perfect synchronisation.
Record a Chorus, Verse and Bridge  in each track using serial style and switch between them seamlessly, or use the mixed-mode to create a percussive master track that play's in sync with your chorus, verse and bridge.

PLAY IN TIME
The builtin rhythm guide provides a rhythmic backing. Use the internal metronome for practice, import drum loops from virtually anywhere or host and control your favourite rhythm apps to enhance your performance.

Ableton Link you lets you even play in time with external apps and devices. Quantisation aligns your actions to the nearest measure or beat so you stay in time, and real-time tempo control sets the pace. Prefer setting your own pace, disable quantisation and Quantiloop will react to your actions with minimum latency to create tight synchronised recordings.

BUILT FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE
Built for Live performance and hands free use, Quantiloop recreates the simplicity of a hardware loop pedal in an iOS app. Attach a MIDI foot controller and control it the way you want. No MIDI controller at hand; just preset your loop length, enable auto–record or a count–in and your loops will automatically close, no hands or feet required. Big onscreen controls allow for easy configuration and tactile control by vocalists or beat boxers. Focus on your performance instead of fiddling with dip switches or complex menu's.



4  TRACKS – MULTIPLE PLAYING STYLES
Create up to 4 tracks with endless layers of overdubs to build your performance. Create a 1 bar percussive loop on track one, a 4 bar chord progression on track two and layer a bass line on top in parallel style and play all in perfect synchronisation.
Record a Chorus, Verse and Bridge  in each track using serial style and switch between them seamlessly, or use the mixed-mode to create a percussive master track that play's in sync with your chorus, verse and bridge.

PLAY IN TIME
The builtin rhythm guide provides a rhythmic backing. Use the internal metronome for practice, import drum loops from virtually anywhere or host and control your favourite rhythm apps to enhance your performance.

Ableton Link you lets you even play in time with external apps and devices. Quantisation aligns your actions to the nearest measure or beat so you stay in time, and real-time tempo control sets the pace. Prefer setting your own pace, disable quantisation and Quantiloop will react to your actions with minimum latency to create tight synchronised recordings.

WHAT OUR USERS SAY

"Totally sick, pro looper and just overall solid product"
"The best iOS looper !"

"Forget ***** and all the others, this is the one !"

"This is like a RC-500 on steroids."


WHAT THE PRESS SAYS
Audio Central Magazine (Italian Review) – Translation

MusicRadar

ASK.AUDIO:Best Virtual Loop Pedal for iPad ? (Review)

Music App Blog (Review)

iAppsHellas (Greek Mini Review) – Translation

SonicState.com

ToneReport.com

Recording.de

MMag.ru (Russian)

Synthopia

ANR – AudioNewsRoom

Discchord.com

iPadloops.com

Rekkerd.org

Palmsounds.net


PLAY IN SYNC
MIDI clock master lets Quantiloop control your favourite app or hardware device. MIDI slave lets Quantiloop follow the pace of your drum machine. Inter-App Host sync follows the tempo of your DAW. Quantiloop will start and stop together with the host/master. And Ableton link lets you sync wirelessly to other apps. Absolutely no excuse to be out of sync.


IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

Lay down a percussive loop or use the rhythm guide to practice your timing. Record a 12 bar blues progression and practice your soloing skills, or import your favorite backing track from the music library, the cloud or any other app and jam along. You can store your phrases in an empty preset slot so you can pick up where you left off the next day. Quantiloop will be your favorite session partner that never lets you down.

EFFECTS GALORE
Input FX lets you assign up to 3 simultaneous effects to the input. The processed audio will be recorded into your track(s). Use the transpose effect to convert your guitar into a bass or add some compressor to your voice. You can even host your favourite Amp Sim or any other Inter-App audio or AUv3 effect.
Output FX lets you assign up to 3 simultaneous effects to the output. FX can be applied to a single track, all tracks or the combined output. FX included are tape-stop, fade, reverse, transpose and more. Use the tape-stop to add some drama or introduce a key-change with output transpose. And of course you can host your favourite Inter-App audio effect or AUv3 as a track effect as well.
Each effect can be triggered by MIDI so your hands are left free.


BEST BUDDIES
Quantiloop is the only looper that has full support for the Singular Sound BeatBuddy. You may control all of the Beatbuddy's functionality from within Quantiloop. Tracks are cue'd until the Beatbuddy finishes it's Intro, and Transitions are automatically triggered when switching tracks. Tempo and Time Signature are automatically in sync. Fills can be triggered on looper start/stop. Quantiloop even lets you select the Beatbuddy's Song and Drumset as well as store it in your preset.

INSPIRED BY ED

Humbly inspired by Ed Sheeran's custom Chewie Monsta loop pedal, Dub Mode reduces the need for tap dancing and accidental overdubs. When disabled  overdubbing is disabled, allowing you to easily start and stop individual tracks without the need for double taps or dedicated stop buttons for each track. As it disables overdubbing it also avoids accidental overdubs, and lets you choose between overdub after record or play after record. With dub mode enabled just press the track button to overdub, or the dub mode button to disable dubbing and start playing.

UNLIMTED CONNECTIONS
Quantiloop does support but does not require any external host or Audiobus to connect to your hardware or software instruments. It offers fully integrated support for Multi-Channel Audio Interfaces up to 24Bit/96Khz.

4 Inputs with optional insert effect let you connect to your physical gear, Audiobus, Inter–App Audio and AUv3 instruments. Each input has it's own volume/gain and pan controls and can be routed to any track independently.

8 Individual Outputs (Main, Monitor, Track 1-4, Rhythm, Input Passthrough) can be routed to your Audio Interface, Audiobus or Inter–App Audio host. The rhythm/metronome can be excluded from the Main Mix so your audience doesn't hear your guide.
UNLEASH THE POWER



MIDI controller assignments let you assign tap, hold and double tap actions to each controller, so you can control the looper the way you want. Assign all actions for a track to one controller or if you prefer a separate controller for stop, undo/redo or clear, split them between multiple controllers. It is all up to you.

Technologies like Audiobus (2 and 3), Inter-App-Audio, AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions and Ableton Link enable you to connect to virtually any app or device. Host Quantiloop in the effects chain of your Amp Sim, connect different fx processing apps to each of the individual Audiobus ports, or route them to your multi track recorder. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Manage your set lists in banks. Create a bank for each setlist. Assign a midi controller to move between presets within a bank (or setlist if you prefer). MIDI Program Changes are supported as well. No hands required when your on stage.

FEATURES
Free, Synced, Serial and Serial-Master Playing Styles

Multiple Quantise Modes
Multiple Stop Modes
Unique Arm-Mode lets you decide what plays.

Adjustable Fade Out
Unlimited Overdubs
Overdub Decay
Undo / Redo
Auto Record
High quality stereo audio
Clear loop status display
Rhythm guide with optional auto-start, auto-stop and count-in
Audible and Visual Metronome
Send start, stop and host sync to hosted rhythm apps.
Sync to host when embedded in an Inter-App-Audio host
Real-time Tempo Control
Extensive MIDI control
Multiple Assignments per MIDI controller (tap, hold, double tap)
MIDI Program Change support

Input FX: Reverb/Delay, Compressor/Gate, Transpose, Inter-app audio

Support for Audiobus 3, Inter-App-Audio and Auv3

Individual outputs for each track and rhythm
Synchronise to other apps and devices with Ableton Link
MIDI clock master

MIDI clock slave

Cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, Audioshare ...) import / export
AudioCopy/Paste
Store Phrase Presets in unlimited banks with 100 presets each

Track FX: Fade, Tape-Stop, Reverse, Reverb/Delay, Compressor/Gate, Half/Double Speed, Transpose, Inter-app audio

Compatible with iPad 2, iPad Mini and higher (iPad Retina or higher recommended).


Smash

Big fan of Quantiloop - tried out a fair few bloopers on iOS and this is king.

Vaultnaemsae

Quote from:  Smash on April 19, 2019, 06:57:57 PM
Big fan of Quantiloop - tried out a fair few bloopers on iOS and this is king.

You might want to check out Enso by Audio Damage as another looper solution. I picked it up recently and really like it. More apps, more apps....  ;D
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http://quantiloop.com/support/



How setup your AIRTURN MIDI pedal with Quantiloop
The instructions below apply to the BT200-S series. However simular procedures apply to other AIRTURN MIDI capable pedals. For detailed instructions operating your specific pedal please check your pedal's manual.
To connect the pedal with Quantiloop:

Power on the AIRTURN
Be sure that the AIRTURN is in Mode 7 (Hold down the mode button for 7 blinks of the red light)
In Quantiloop tap on the MIDI Input connector. Then select Bluetooth MIDI to show all avaiable Bluetooth MIDI devices.
Find the AIRTURN in the device list and tap on it.
If requested, tap on the Pair button in the dialog box
Assing MIDI control actions in Quantiloop:

Open the MIDI control assignments window in Quantiloop by tapping on the MID input connector, followed by tapping MIDI control Assignments.
For each switch on your Airturn:
Create a new assignment, or open an existing assignment.
Tap Learn. Then quickly press and release the desired switch on your AIRTURN.
Quantiloop will automatically detect the correct MIDI command.
Now assign your desired action, hold action and double tap action and press save.
Ensure a minimum amount of latency:

To ensure that all your commands are handles with the least amount of latency set your AIRTURN 'Connection Speed to Fast Response from with the AIRTURN manager App.

Reconfiguring your AIRTURN commands:

For basic operation there is no need to reconfigure the AIRTURN commands. As long as the pedal is set to Mode 7 all factory default actions will work with Quantiloop.

However in some setups you may want to reconfigure the commands sent because they may conflict with other apps in your setup,. Or you may want to use multiple AIRTURNS with Quantiloop.
In this case you may reconfigure the AIRTURN to send different messages then the defaults.

To do so:

Open the AIRTURN Manager app on your device and connect it to your AIRTURN
Configure each switch to perform a single action. Multiple actions will confuse Quantiloop.
Each button should be configure to send either a momentary CC message or Note On/Off message.
More information about Airturn can be found on the AirTurn Bluetooth Pedal Website.
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Does Quantiloop work with my AIRTURN pedal
Quantiloop works perfectly with all newer AIRTURN pedals that support MIDI commands.In fact the AIRTURN BT200-200S series is our recommended wireless pedal for Quantiloop.
For instruction on setting up the AIRTURN pedal please click here
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My Blueboard does not connect (or briefly connects and then disconnects)
This is a know issue that has been reported by many of our users. Note that this is not an issue with Quantiloop but with the Blueboard. This occurs in every other app (like Garageband) as well.

Please contact IKMultimedia for a possible resolution.

Workaround:
However we have found there is a workaround to this issue. To resolve the connection issue (re-)upgrade the Blueboard to the latest firmware (even if it is already on the correct latest firmware). After a successful upgrade the Blueboard should work again.
For details on upgrading the firmware please contact IKMultimedia.

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When I clear a loop, I hear the loop playing for a fraction of a second.
This is by design and unavoidable. To ensure that Quantiloop reacts immediately to start commands, it will start playing as soon as you depress the pedal/button. As soon as the hold triggers the loop will be deleted.

An alternative way to delete a loop however is:

Double Tap and then Hold the Loop Button

This action can even be performed while a loop is playing. As the double tap is very fast no sound should be audible on this action.

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Can I use multiple IRIG Blueboards with Quantiloop
Yes you can. You can use 2 Blueboards at the same time, however to ensure that 1 does not conflict with the other, the first one has to configured for Note Msgs (Hold B), and the second one for CC Msgs (Hold C).

See the FAQ entry How do I setup my iRIG Blueboard with Quantiloop for detailed info on how to setup the IRIG blueboard with Quantiloop

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Can you suggest an iOS Rhythm/Drum App for use with Quantiloop
Quantiloop works with all rhythm apps that can act as an Inter-App Audio client. Please read the specs for the app before buying.
Obviously your style preference will decide on which app to use.

Some examples of Apps that tested well with Quantiloop are:

The Lumbeats range of apps (Rock Drum Machine)
Funkbox
Arturia iSpark
This is absolutely not a definitive list, and we can't really name a preference.
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I don't have a MIDI controller yet, can you give me some advice
There are many MIDI controllers on the market and your choice depends on your preference.

MIDI controllers that are known to work with Quantiloop are:

IRIG Blueboard
Behringer FCB1010
Positive Grid BT-4 (Latching Only!!)
Line 6 FBV3
Line 6 Helix
Softstep
and most other controllers.
For wireless control the IRIG blueboard is our favourite. The FCB is another favourites as it offers many pedals offering very flexible configuration.

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How do I setup a Positive Grid BT-4 for use with Quantiloop
The Positive Grid BT-4 unfortunately does not support momentary operation at this moments. To setup follow the instructions in:

Is my MIDI controller 'XYZ' supported by Quantiloop

The limitation is that hold actions can not be assigned to any of the buttons. This is not a Quantiloop limitation, but requires momentary operation from the controller. As a workaround you could assign a double tap action to the User Button (3) for instance.

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Is my MIDI controller 'XYZ' supported by Quantiloop
Quantiloop supports all MIDI controllers that are compatible with iOS, as long as it can send either CC or Note messages (as of version 1.1).
Note that PC messages are not supported for loop controls as they don't give an optimal experience. (PC messages may be used for preset changing though).  However most if not all MIDI controls will support either CC or Note messages as well.

To ensure that Quantiloop recognises your controller set your controller to send either CC or Note messages.

In the case of CC messages set the following values inside your controller (or controller software):

Mode: CC
Number: <Any number of your choice>
Down/On Value: 127
Up/Off Value: 0
Operating Mode: Momentary

Note: In most cases the above values are the defaults. Also some controller may not let you configure all of the above settings. In that case the defaults will work.

Note2: Some controllers do only support Latching operation. Those controllers will work with Quantiloop, however hold actions can not be assigned as the controller does not support this in latching mode.

MIDI controllers that are known to work with Quantiloop are:

IRIG Blueboard
Behringer FCB1010
Positive Grid BT-4 (Latching Only!!)
Line 6 FBV3
Line 6 Helix
Softstep
and most other controllers.

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How do I setup my iRIG Blueboard with Quantiloop
For optimal experience with Quantiloop, your IRIG Blueboard has to have firmare 1.2 or higher installed. As of firmware 1.2 the Blueboard supports Apple Bluetooth over LE and momentary control change behavior. There is no need for the IRIG BlueBoard software in this case.

First ensure that you are on the right firmware. (Firmware download is available on the IK Multimedia website)
If the C button lights up when switching on the IRIG blueboard the correct firmware is already installed.
Switch off the Blueboard and then switch it back on while holding the C button. This will select what IKMultimedia calls "MIDI over bluetooth Mode 2". Which means that the blueboard will send Control Change Messages
In Quantiloop, click on the MIDI in connector, and select the Bluetooth MIDI menu. From there connect your IRIG blueboard. If the blueboard is not showing up, repeat steps 1 and 2. Your firmware may not be up to date.
The default MIDI assignments in Quantiloop are already setup to work with this setup, so if you want to stick with the defaults, your installation is now complete.
If you want to change assignments. Add/Change assignments and learn the MIDI control settings by pressing the appropriate button on the controller for a brief moment after you clicked learn in Quantiloop
NOTE: As of version 1.1 of Quantiloop, Quantiloop also supports MIDI Note Msgs, so you may also use the IRIG blueboard in MIDI over bluetooth Mode 1 (Hold B on startup). Proprietary mode (using the blueboard app) is supported but limits functionality as only latching operation is supported.

NOTE: If for some reason you still want to use proprietary mode make sure that the IRIG blueboard app is configured to send CC instead of PC. Hold actions can not assigned as the controller doesn't support these in this mode.

NOTE: Some users experience problems upgrading the firmware of the IRIG blueboard. Although this is not our responsible please follow the following tips:

Disable any Antivirus program before starting the firmware upgrade
Make sure to run the Firmware Updater as Administrator







Ludek

Another step toward greatness!
I love hardware loopers and I had a lot of them. Headrush Looper is my go to. But iOS App Quantiloop in conjunction with
AIRTURN BT200-6 is really something!
I used to control it with iRig Blueboard which worked fine but.. Quantiloop has four tracks, Blueboard three assignable pedals. AIRTURN has six of them and that's a huge difference. I assigned first four switches to act as REC/PLAY/OVERDUB ( long press: Delete ) for each of the four tracks, the fifth switch has been assigned to start/stop rhythm from midi controlled drum apps and the last one is for tap tempo. When you choose ( as me ) the "serial mode"in Quantiloop, you have four song segments ready for your creativity.
If you are interested in how to, I'm here.
Ludek

Random1

I like the app as well. I also use an Ampero Control midi foot controller with a expression pedal and the Ampero Switch to give me 6 switches and a master volume control. So with the Airturn BT I have 12 switches and the volume.
The app is very user friendly once you get the hang of the midi mapping.
Everything syncs well with all of my Ableton linked drum apps and synths.

Ludek

Just a question - yesterday I recorded a few loops using my ZOOM G6 as the audio interface through Camera Kit into Quantiloop, then I recorded a few takes into my DAW Propellerhead Reason and I have a strong feeling that output sound quality into my ( AudioTechnica ATH 50 M50x ) differs a lot:

my personal ear test ranking
1. G6 headphone output - best
2. G6 audio interface of Propellerhead reason installed on My MacBookPro M1 - nearly the same but a tiny bit of frequency loss
3. G6 audio interface of my iPad Air 2017 (Qantiloop ) nothing special but usable .

Random1

Sorry, I don't have any input on this. I don't have a very decent "ear" for frequency variations. Quantiloop seems to record faithfully.