Help Center

Getting Started

Looperoni is a browser-based drum machine and beat maker. To get started:

• Create a free account at studio.looperoni.com
• Click on any grid square to place a drum hit
• Press the play button to hear your beat
• Adjust the BPM slider to change tempo (60-200 BPM)

Using the Sequencer

The 16-step sequencer grid allows you to program beats across 5 instrument tracks:

• Kick: Bass drum for foundation and groove
• Snare: Backbeat and accent hits
• Hi-Hat: Rhythmic texture and drive
• Tom: Fills and melodic percussion
• Bass: Melodic bassline with chord progressions

Click any cell in the grid to toggle a hit on or off. The orange highlight shows the current playback position.

Sound Design

Click on any instrument name (KICK, SNARE, etc.) to open the tuning modal:

• Volume: Control the loudness of each instrument
• Decay: Adjust how quickly the sound fades
• Tone: Change the pitch and character
• Special Parameters: Each instrument has unique controls (Punch, Snap, Metal, etc.)

Drag the orange knobs to adjust parameters in real-time. Use the "Test" button to preview your sound.

Musical Key & Bass Chords

The bass track features intelligent chord progressions:

• Select your musical key (C through B) in the header
• Click on bass grid cells to assign chord progressions (I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii°)
• Change keys and watch the bass chords automatically transpose
• Bass chords follow music theory for harmonically pleasing progressions

Saving & Loading Presets

The Loop Library panel lets you manage your beats:

• Factory Presets: Load pre-made beats like "Techno Drive" or "Hip Hop Vibe"
• Save Current: Store your beat to the cloud with a custom name
• Import: Load .rfpreset files from your computer
• Export: Download your preset to share with others

All presets include your pattern, instrument settings, BPM, and bass chord progression.

Recording Audio

Add live recordings to your beats:

• Click "+ ADD AUDIO TRACK" to create a new recording track
• Click the microphone icon to arm the track for recording
• Press play - recording starts automatically on the next loop
• Use the volume knob to adjust track levels
• Recordings automatically sync to your current BPM

Track Controls

Each track has individual controls:

• Mute Button: Orange checkmark to enable/disable tracks
• Volume Knob: Adjust the loudness of each track independently
• Track Name: Click to open tuning modal (for drum tracks)
• Delete: Remove audio tracks you no longer need

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Spacebar: Play/Stop
• Fullscreen Icon: Toggle fullscreen mode for distraction-free production

Browser Requirements

Looperoni works best with modern browsers:

• Chrome/Edge 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+

Make sure to allow microphone access if you plan to record audio tracks.

Troubleshooting

No sound?

• Check your device volume and browser permissions
• Make sure tracks aren't muted (orange checkmark should be visible)
• Verify that your browser supports Web Audio API

Can't record audio?

• Grant microphone permissions when prompted
• Check that your microphone is selected in browser settings
• Try refreshing the page

Still Need Help?

If you can't find what you're looking for, please visit our Feedback page to:

• Report bugs or technical issues
• Ask questions about features
• Request new functionality
• Share your experience

We typically respond within 24-48 hours.