Loopcloud 4 is a completely free, cloud-based sample management application from Loopmasters. It has attracted attention as a tool that helps everyone from beginners to experienced music producers efficiently organize and search large sample collections. This article explains its core workflow features in detail, including fast searches using detailed tags, seamless integration with DAWs that support AAX, VST, or AU, and automatic pitch and key matching. Its greatest appeal is the ability to quickly find the sounds you need in a vast library without filling up your hard drive, thanks to its cloud-based system.
A Powerful, Free, Cloud-Based Sample Manager
In this tutorial, we will explore Loopcloud 4, the free sample management software released by Loopmasters.
Its cloud-based system helps avoid the hard-drive space problems that often come with working with large numbers of samples. It also offers a variety of features designed to help you find the sounds you need quickly.
Let's take a look at the basics of Loopcloud 4.
Loopcloud 4 Basics: Video Tutorial
- 1Manage Samples Efficiently: How to Download Loopmasters Loopcloud 4
- 2Loopcloud 4 Sample Manager Tutorial, Part 1: The Basics
- 3Loopcloud 4 Tutorial, Part 2: Importing, Buying, and Editing Samples
- 4A Paid Version for an Even Smoother Production Workflow! New Features in Loopcloud 5
Searching for Samples
Many companies offer sample management software.
The most important factor is how easily and quickly you can find the sound you want.
Loopcloud 4 uses detailed sample tags to make searching fast.
You can, of course, filter by LOOP or ONE SHOT.
Other filters include instrument or playing technique, musical genre, file format, descriptive tags, tempo, and key.
You can combine multiple criteria to search from a variety of angles.
Your selected criteria (tags) are displayed visually, and you can turn each tag on or off.
Press CLEAR to remove all search criteria and return to the initial state.
Select a sample and press the space bar to play it.
Press the space bar again during playback to stop.
You can also enable the loop icon to keep playing the same sample repeatedly.
Syncing with Your DAW
One of Loopcloud's strengths is its seamless integration with DAWs that support AAX, VST, or AU.
Connecting it is very easy, too.
Simply load Loopcloud on an instrument track, just as you would a software synthesizer.
The name of the connected DAW appears in the lower-right corner of Loopcloud.
This lets you conveniently audition and edit loops in sync with your DAW's tempo.
You can also use a MIDI keyboard connected to your DAW to change a sample's key as you play it.
Adjusting Pitch and Key
Use the knob in the PITCH section to change a sample's pitch in semitone steps.
Samples of pitched instruments also have their keys specified in their tags.
Enable AUTO and select a key to have each sample automatically play back in that key.
Downloading Samples
As explained at the beginning, these sample files are stored on Loopcloud's servers, not on your computer.
To use them in your music, you need to download them.
Select the sample you want and click DOWNLOAD HQ FILE.
After downloading, drag the icon shown in the image to the desired location to place the sample there.
- ORIGINAL: The sound before any key changes or other edits.
- PROCESSED: The sound with the edits you made in Loopcloud applied.
Samples that have been downloaded and are stored on your computer are marked with an HDD icon.
You can also use the controls at the top to display only downloaded samples.
You can choose where samples are downloaded, too.
Click the settings icon at the top and select Preferences.
Open the Option tab and use Select library folder to choose the hard drive or folder you want.
An external hard drive with plenty of free space is a convenient choice.
What do you think?
Loopcloud 4 offers sample management capabilities that are impressive for free software.
With tags designed to make sounds easy to find and DAW integration that improves your workflow,
it is packed with features you can put to work in your music right away.
But that is not all it has to offer.
Next time, we will focus on editing samples and adding your own samples to keep expanding your library.
Free and Ready for Music Production! Loopcloud 4 Sample Manager Tutorial, Part 1: Product Overview
With tags that make sounds easy to find and DAW integration that improves your workflow, it is packed with features you can use in your music right away!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Loopcloud 4 really free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. Released by Loopmasters, it offers all of its basic sample management, search, and editing features at no cost. Its cloud-based system gives you access to a vast number of samples without filling up your computer's hard drive.
Q2. How can I check whether my DAW supports Loopcloud 4?
Loopcloud 4 supports AAX, VST, and AU, so it works with virtually all major DAWs that support these formats, including Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, and Studio One. You can easily check the connection by looking for your DAW's name in the lower-right corner of Loopcloud.
Q3. Where are downloaded samples saved?
By default, they are saved in the folder designated by Loopcloud. You can change the destination using Select library folder on the Option tab in Preferences. We recommend an external hard drive with plenty of free space.
Q4. Can I change a sample's pitch or key?
Yes. Use the knob in the PITCH section to adjust the pitch in semitone steps, or enable AUTO to match a specified key automatically. With a MIDI keyboard connected, you can audition and edit samples while changing their key in real time from the keyboard.
Q5. What is the difference between ORIGINAL and PROCESSED?
ORIGINAL is the unedited sound before any changes in Loopcloud, while PROCESSED includes the processing and edits made within Loopcloud. You can download and use either version to suit your needs.
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