Observed arrival · 2026-10-19
Lightning: a loop recorder for guitarists
A loop-based recorder lets guitarists layer riffs, arrange them into patterns, and export an Ableton Live set.
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- Guitarists building layered song ideas
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- Tracks can be armed during playback; recording starts at the next loop boundary, avoiding manual loop-point edits.
Field notes
Projects hold up to 12 tracks and 16 patterns, with every track visible on one screen. WAV files can be dropped onto tracks and stretched to the loop length while retaining pitch; keyboard shortcuts can arm, mute, and queue parts. The browser version is labeled a simulation, and its pattern changes are limited to the next bar, while the full app is described as offering additional switch-timing options.
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