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Loop

The short version

A short section that repeats seamlessly.

A little more

Usually 1, 2, 4 or 8 bars. Most electronic and hip-hop production is built by writing a great loop and then varying it.

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Why you'd careLoops let you build a whole track from one strong idea — and expose it fast if the idea isn't strong.
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