Harness the Sound of the A Team of Pedalboards
Since the release of his first hit, 2011's "The A Team," Sweetwater pedal aficionados have worked tirelessly to achieve the looping prowess and invoke the ambient creativity inherent to Grammy-winning artist Ed Sheeran's sound. With the introduction of the Sheeran Loopers Looper X, these efforts are no longer required. Bearing the very same structural, tonal, and workflow motility as Ed's stadium stage pedalboard setup, the Looper X facilitates endless creative loop experimentation via eight onboard switch controls. Five powerful looping modes supply endless foundational creativity, while the Looper X's proprietary multi-FX sweet unlocks a boutique of manipulable, tone-shaping potential. Plus, the Looper X pedal's versatile I/O allows easy integration into nearly any instrument setup and performance environment, from rugged stage gigs to practice recording sessions in the home studio. Between its unparalleled looping freedom, top-shelf pedal effect processing, and unique imitation of Ed's personal pedalboard setup, the Looper X fits the bill as arguably the most impressive addition to any adventuresome musician's arsenal.
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Take control with five inventive looping modes
Ed Sheeran's distinguished looping expertise requires variability and adaptability. In order to match this need, the Looper X retains five unique looping modes. Multi mode operates four tracks with a pre-determined loop length, marking a one-to-one re-creation of Ed's stadium stage workflow. Sync and song modes provide four tracks with different lengths, with the latter allowing tracks to function as independent song sections. Finally, Band mode provides three tracks and one primary track for independent instrument recording; Free mode offers unsynchronized, no-rules recording for maximum creative opportunity. These capabilities don't just apply to guitar users — given four XLR/instrument inputs with 48V phantom power, the Looper X is a valuable tracking tool for vocals, keyboardists, percussionists, and more.
Onboard multi-FX suite
Along with its superior loop management control, the Looper X harnesses the strength of a fully loaded multi-FX processor, boasting 29 individual pedal effects such as chorus, distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation to service limitless tone shaping, with immediate professional results via 150 built-in presets. Additionally, nine built-in multi-FX racks supply instant access to common rig layouts, including a personal stage setup as used by Ed himself. From pop-influenced, chorused arpeggios to ambient, overdriven riffs, the Looper X's powerful FX engine will have you challenging the way you create loops like never before.
Emulate Ed Sheeran's tonal motility
Quick adjustments via the Looper X's 7-inch touchscreen display, seven audio input and output knobs, and 360-degree navigation wheel make light work of loop management. This user-friendly aesthetic controls solo and mute performance modes, overdubbing, undo/redo, clear track, peel, bounce, and storage options within a moment's notice for ironing down your mix in a pinch. Apart from track arrangement and sound management, the Looper X supplies fading, reverse, and speed parameters to add dynamic flavor to any created track. Thus, with the Looper X in your pedal arsenal, the musical charisma and energy of Ed's loop-based performances are ripe for the taking at every turn.
Durable, seamless interfacing
Eight die-cast aluminum pedals and a matte black powder coated steel chassis mimic the very same range utilized by Ed in his stadium performances — ensuring the Looper X tackles nearly any studio or stage environment with aplomb. Resting at a pitched 15° angle, the Looper X's foot switches supply optimal visual and tactile control over transport and track settings, performance modes, FX selections, and much more — a cinch to locking down a desired tone in a pinch, hands-free. Find a preset you don't want to forget? The Looper X's virtual keypad and touchscreen surface are an easy way to save, recall, and name your favorite creations for later use.
A Perfect fit for any system
Thanks to its extensive I/O back panel, the Looper X is capable of lending its trademark looping prowess to any instrument rig. Four combination XLR/1/4-inch instrument inputs, an auxiliary input, XLR and 1/4-inch stereo outputs, and headphone out line support seamless plug-and-play operation through amps, audio interface setups, personal recording rigs, and more. Plus, the Looper X's footswitch input, 5-pin MIDI connectivity, and onboard USB connectivity further integrate into more complex rigs for additional parameter control, import and export tools, and much more. From professional studio setups to DIY performance systems, you'll have no problem introducing the Looper X to the rest of your gear.
Sheeran Loopers Looper X Workstation Features:
- Fully loaded looping and FX 4-track workstation designed to mirror Grammy winner Ed Sheeran’s signature onstage setup
- Suitable for guitarists, vocalists, keyboardists, percussionists, audio interfacing, and more
- Record/play, stop, mode, function, and track pedal switches maintain streamlined operation of loops, overdubs, menu navigation, and track management
- Multi, Sync, Song, Band, and Free looper modes allot endless opportunities for creative loop exploration
- Record up to 4 stereo loops in one project with limitless track lengths
- Fading, reverse, mute, solo, peel bounce, transpose, and speed parameters supply ample dynamics control
- Tap tempo, time stretch, and automatic tempo detection
- Onboard pedal effects suite offers 26 stompbox options, including reverb, delay, distortion, modulation, and more
- 9 built-in multi-FX racks, including Ed’s personal stage setup
- Steel chassis and heavy-duty die-cast aluminum pedals pitched at 15° for durable performance in any stage or studio environment
- 7-inch touchscreen display provides immediate mix visuals and seamless menu diving control
- Menu/encoder navigation wheel with parameter control
- Main, headphone, aux, and 4 input gain control knobs facilitate easy access to a healthy, blended mix
- 4 combination XLR/1/4-inch microphone inputs with 48V phantom power for guitar, keyboard, vocal, and percussive integration
- Built-in drum loop library for instant creative inspiration
- Stereo 1/4-inch auxiliary input
- Stereo XLR and 1/4-inch main outputs for interface and amplifier applications
- Additional external footswitch input for secondary parameter control — supports dual-function footswitches via TRS connection
- 5-pin MIDI connectivity
- Save and recall loop tracks for playback in future sessions
- Import and export loop files via USB connectivity
- Included power adapter for immediate board operation
