Loop Recording in Studio

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Overview

Loop Recording in Suno Studio allows you to continuously record multiple takes over the same time range, making it perfect for capturing the best performance through repetition and being able to comp or join many different clips from your takes and edit them together.

What is Loop Recording?

Loop Recording is a recording process where:

  • The playback loops continuously over a defined section

  • Each time the loop repeats, a new recording layer is created

  • Previous takes remain intact and can be reviewed later

  • You can keep recording until you nail the perfect take

Setting Up Loop Recording

1. Create or Select a Recording Track

  • Create a new track or select an existing track for recording

  • Ensure your input source is selected

  • The track must be armed for recording (red record button visible)

2. Enable Loop

  • Look for the loop icon down in the transport

  • Click the loop icon to enable the loop cycle

3. Set Your Loop Range

  • The timeline shows your project's time range

  • The recording will loop over the visible/selected section

  • Adjust your loop endpoints as needed before recording

How Loop Recording Works

Starting the Recording

  1. Press the Record button in the transport controls

  2. The track displays "RECORDING..." in red/dark red

  3. Playback begins and the loop starts

During Loop Recording

First Pass:

  • The playback moves through your loop range

  • Audio is recorded onto the track

  • A waveform appears showing your recorded audio

Subsequent Passes:

  • When the loop reaches the end, it automatically returns to the start

  • Recording continues seamlessly

  • A new take/layer is created for each pass through the loop

  • To access all of the takes recorded while looping, simply click on the Show Take Lanes icon on the track that was recording

Use Cases for Loop Recording

Vocal Takes

Record multiple vocal performances and choose the best one or comp together the best sections of the performance, perfect for capturing emotion and timing variations.

Instrument Solos

Try different improvisational ideas over the same backing track without stopping between takes.

Bass Lines

Experiment with different bass grooves until you find the one that fits perfectly.

Layering Sounds

Build up complex textures by adding layers on each pass through the loop.