{"id":158,"date":"2026-10-14T14:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2026-11-01T14:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T13:26:11","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"User Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to loop, slow down, and isolate instruments in any song \u2014 and how to build a practice routine that sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the same guide you find in the app under <strong>Settings \u25b8 More \u25b8 User Guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/getting-started\/\"><strong>Getting started with Music Looper<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Music Looper turns any song into a focused practice tool \u2014 loop the hard part, slow it down, isolate instruments, and track your progress.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/apple-music-songs\/\"><strong>Practicing with Apple Music songs<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Why some features work differently for songs added from Apple Music.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/video-lessons\/\"><strong>Loop and slow down video lessons and concerts<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Loop, slow down and transpose a video&#8217;s sound while the picture stays in sync.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/loop-a-section\/\"><strong>Loop a section of a song (A\/B repeat)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Repeat exactly the passage you want to master, over and over, until it&#8217;s second nature.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/slow-down-music\/\"><strong>Slow down music without changing the pitch<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Slow tricky passages down, then work back up to tempo.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/change-pitch-key\/\"><strong>Change a song&#x27;s pitch or key<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Change a song&#8217;s key without changing its tempo.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/metronome-first-beat\/\"><strong>Metronome and first beat<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Keep time while you loop, and line the beat grid up with the music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instruments &amp; analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/separate-vocals-instruments\/\"><strong>Separate vocals and instruments (Mixer)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Split a song into individual instruments \u2014 the standout feature of Music Looper. You get 5 free separations every month; a subscription makes them unlimited.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/eq-filters\/\"><strong>EQ and filters: cut the bass or isolate a channel<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Bring out or cut away parts of the sound \u2014 free, no separation needed.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/song-analysis-chords-key-tempo\/\"><strong>Song analysis: sections, chords, key and tempo<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Music Looper studies each song \u2014 its sections, chords, key and tempo.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/processing\/\"><strong>Follow separations and analyses (Processing)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Follow your separations and analyses in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/practice-mode\/\"><strong>Practice mode, queues and statistics<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Build a routine, run it hands-off, and see how your practice adds up over time.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/practice-goals-streaks\/\"><strong>Daily practice goals, streaks and smart review<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Set a daily target, keep your streak alive, and let the app suggest what to practice.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/play-along-record\/\"><strong>Play along and record yourself over a loop<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Record yourself playing over a looping passage, then listen back to hear exactly how tight you were.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library &amp; sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/groups-setlists\/\"><strong>Organize songs into groups and setlists<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Keep related songs together for quick access.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/share-loops\/\"><strong>Share loops with bandmates and students<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Send your loops to a bandmate, student, or teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-free control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/bluetooth-foot-pedal\/\"><strong>Control Music Looper with a Bluetooth foot pedal<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Start, stop, skip and jump between sections with your foot \u2014 hands stay on the instrument.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/lock-screen-headphones\/\"><strong>Lock Screen, Control Center and headphone controls<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Control your own songs from the Lock Screen, Control Center and your headphones.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/apple-watch\/\"><strong>Use Music Looper on Apple Watch<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Control your songs, practices, recordings and the metronome from your wrist while your iPhone stays on the music stand.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/siri-shortcuts-live-activities\/\"><strong>Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight and Live Activities<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Start practicing without even opening the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Account &amp; help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/icloud-sync\/\"><strong>iCloud sync across your devices<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Your work follows you to every device.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/subscription\/\"><strong>Free and premium features (Music Plus)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 What&#8217;s free and what&#8217;s premium.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/musiclooper.com\/index.php\/guide\/troubleshooting\/\"><strong>Tips and troubleshooting<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Quick fixes for the most common questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can&#8217;t find an answer? 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