need help with loops

[cadoip]

i can make an ok melody i still learning just need a tiny bit of help

how can i make the end of my loop meet up smoothly with the start of my melody
when my loop repeats at the end it sounds bad like you can tell its being repeated just doesnt sound smooth or nice



(my notes are in key)

 

[Wanito Soundz]

Try to "speed it up", what I like to do in the end of the loop, I like to throw in a extra few notes so its like the end of the loop is running into the beginning of the loop.

Its like the end of the loop should lead to the beginning rather the same notes being played repeatedly.

 

[localspace]

Is it not matched to tempo? If not, you can use timestretching to match the tempo, keeping the pitch intact (or not if you don't want to)

If you have problems with clicks and pops, things of that nature.. it may be that your sample doesn't start or end at 0dB, which it should. You can use fade in and out to remedy that.

 

[rhythmgj]

You also have to pick appropriate loop points. It's not always as simple as counting to four. If the chord changes or melody start in an odd place or use anacrusis (pick-up notes), and you don't know how to find the right loop points, your loop will sound funny/off.