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Description:
Introduce a “take folder” style recording mode where Loopy continuously records multiple passes of the same loop and stores each pass as a separate take within a single clip or container. After recording, the user can open this take folder and choose, slice, or combine segments from different takes to build a final “comped” loop—similar to the take folder and comping workflow in Logic Pro.
Problem:
When recording performance-based material (vocals, instruments, phrases) it is common to:
  • Loop a section repeatedly.
  • Perform multiple passes until one (or a combination) of them feels “right”.
  • Want to keep all takes for later comparison or comping.
In the current Loopy workflow:
  • Repeating a looped recording typically overwrites or replaces the previous recording, or requires manual setup of additional tracks/clips for each pass.
  • There is no dedicated container that automatically keeps all takes of the same loop together.
  • Auditioning takes and building a composite loop (“comp”) requires manual duplication, editing, and management of multiple clips.
This leads to:
  • Extra track/clip clutter when trying to keep multiple takes.
  • More time spent organizing and comparing takes instead of focusing on performance.
  • No simple, integrated way to create a best-of “comp” from several recorded passes of the same looped section.
Proposed Solution:
Add a “Take Folder” recording mode and comping tools:
  • Take Folder concept:
- When recording in looped mode on a clip/track, each pass is stored as a new take within a take folder.
- The main loop on the grid represents the currently active comp; the folder contains all underlying takes.
- A take folder can be opened in a dedicated editor view.
  • Recording behavior:
- Enable a “Record into Take Folder” option on a clip or track:
- As the playhead cycles, each new pass is automatically appended as a separate take.
- The user can stop recording at any time, keeping all recorded passes associated with that loop.
- Optionally allow:
- Auto-creation of a take folder when a clip is recorded repeatedly on the same loop.
- A clear indication that the clip contains multiple takes (icon/badge).
  • Comping and editing:
- Within the take folder view, show each take as a horizontal lane (similar length, aligned in time).
- Allow the user to:
- Solo and audition entire takes quickly.
- Select segments (ranges) from different takes to construct the final comp.
- Switch selected segments seamlessly so the resulting comp plays as a single continuous loop.
- Provide basic tools such as:
- Click-and-drag to define a segment from a specific take.
- Crossfade or smooth transitions at boundaries (optional).
- “Promote to main loop” button to commit the comp.
  • Integration with existing Loopy features:
- Comped loop behaves like a normal loop for playback, actions, and routing.
- Take folders can be saved within the project and re-opened later for re-comping.
- Optional action bindings:
- Start/stop “take folder recording”.
- Cycle to next/previous take for quick audition on the fly.
Benefits:
  • Non-destructive recording:
    All passes are preserved, removing the fear of overwriting a great take.
  • Efficient comping:
    Users can quickly build the “perfect” loop from multiple performances without managing many separate clips.
  • Cleaner projects:
    Multiple attempts live inside one take folder instead of cluttering the canvas with extra tracks or loops.
  • Better performance workflow:
    Encourages natural, musical loop recording (just keep playing the section) while capturing all variations for later refinement.
Examples:
  • A guitarist records a 4-bar riff:
- Enables “Record into Take Folder” and plays the riff repeatedly for several passes.
- After recording, opens the take folder, auditions each take, and selects the best bar from take 3 and the best bar from take 5.
- Promotes the comped result to become the final loop, with all original takes still stored in the folder.
  • A vocalist building a hook:
- Loops a phrase and sings 6–8 takes back-to-back.
- In the take folder view, chooses the best syllables and phrases from different takes to create a polished composite loop.
- If the singer later wants to try a different comp, they simply re-open the folder and re-select segments.
  • A beatmaker refining a drum performance:
- Records a live drum pad performance over multiple loop cycles.
- Uses the take folder to quickly compare entire drum takes or swap out just a few hits or fills from alternative takes, preserving groove while fixing minor mistakes.
This summary was automatically generated by GPT-5.1 Thinking on 2025-11-20
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