After two months in the darkness I'm proud to announce looperman V2. The site has been completely rebuilt from the ground up. The database has been streamlined and the design given a facelift.
All the previous data is intact as are all your previous user accounts. You will need to request a new password though as they have all been re encrypted.
Hopefully you'll find the new design easier to use and I'm sure before long you'll know where everything is. You will notice some features that used to exist on the previous site are no longer with us and some new features have made an appearance. That's not to say that some of the missing old features will not make their way back into the new site in the future.
While we are testing out the site in a live environment some areas such as the forums are accessible via invite only. If you dont already have access and think that you should then get in touch. Access will only be granted to users who were active previously though. Another change is regards uploading tracks. For now you are limited to uploading only one track per day rather then the five per week rule that we used to have. There will be a few changes to how the featured tracks work too but Ill let you know about then when its ready.
Youll also notice that we now have a blog. Ill be using this to post articles and tutorials in future and will be moving stuff like the site news and announcements here instead of the forums.
All in all there is a lot more to come and some sections still work in progress but for now enjoy the new site and if you find any problems get in touch.
Finally thanks for all the support from those of you who waited patiently and a massive thank you to those who helped out with beta testing.
I'm glad to be back in the loop. Checking out the changes to the site. Getting acclamated to it slowly but surely. Check out Ordinary Guy and I can't leave you Alone on my page and leave some feedback. Thank you
Glad to be back. Love the new look, but I cant upload any loop. I'we made a whole loop package that weights about 250 mb but I realy cant upload a songle one. Need some help ? :)
Damn! Feels good to be back. Love the new look. Miss the old site though but its all good. Cant wait to upload the beats i produced while the loop was down.
I am sure this is probably the incorrect place for this, but I want to know how exactly I can go about requesting access to the forums?
I made this new account very shortly before the site went down so didnt get chance to be much of an "active member" with it, but on my old account, "Dekidasu" I believe I was a fairly active participant in the community and was so for a good while, but now I feel rather alienated :(
Nice to be back,but I miss a lot of the old features.
The site seams to be missing the oomph it used to have.Hope it comes back gradually,but maybe it's just me,I don't enjoy change that much.Why fix something that's not broken?
Please don't all attack me!I'm being nostalgic,not negative.The loop is still the best site around!xxx
Fantastic work Shan! :D
The only thing that I find missing that I really liked on the old site - and maybe you've already addressed this - was the points-based ranking system. (where you got different colors for your name) Will this come back?
Well it's good to see Looperman back, I miss the plays counter from the old site, not so keen on the new Featured track, bit low down in the page I think, the site does looks a little generic now, sorry to moan but I'm only being honest. Good to be back tho.
Well done indeed! I like the new interface and layout, yet I don't really feel like there's much that's new in terms of functionality? Are these listed somewhere or on the way? I think I used to be able to edit comments too.. not anymore?
I have a profile from the old site under KEVONE. Yeah I had a problem with that but Im glad to be home where it all started for me with posting music. Love the new diggs and my favorite color. Haha! LETS GET IT POPPIN'
i havnt been on here in a year but ive been playing guitar steady for the last 3 and i got a ton of loops i want to throw on this biiiiiatch ... cant wait !!!
I have always loved looperman, and the tweaks that have been made make a great site even better... THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Have got a ton of things in the pipeline which i must share with everybody....
... looking nice ... ive only been on here a day or two since the refurbishment & i have to say , im impressed with the changes so far ... its looking a lot more professional .
great work & big UP !!!
peace out ... Ricky D aka RJDCV3
i just decided to check on looperman and its back man did I miss it. when you bored and dont have any new samples the loop comes through everytime its a great idea and Im glad its back. Great job the site looks excellent. Im getting my loops together now yeehaw!
I miss how it used to show how many folks on the site at any given time. Also I cant quite get the hang of how to "order" my tracks - when uploading it has a box to put a number in (default is 0) but seems no matter what I put in there it just kind of randomly shows up somewhere - also I am not able to download my own tunes when I go to delete them and when I do delete (to make room for something new) it takes me to an "ooops" page. Also I miss that I used to be able to jump around to different pages WHILE a song was playing - so if I was listening to someones tune and wanted to post a comment at least the song wouldnt stop the moment the new page loaded to post the comment - it's all good and I appreciate all of the work that has been put in, but honestly (for the sake of honest feedback) I actually like the old site much better and I dont spend as much time here as I used to.
@KemiOh - it means that unless you had been given automatic validation to upload loops then you can't upload them to the site at the moment.
It is temporary.
Still can't upload loops. It says "Sorry uploads are currently limited to pre authorised users only." what does that mean? and is it temporary? I have a ton of loops i want to upload.
shoutouts to everyone still on the loop! been a tough couple lean months and not having the loop available didn't make it any easier lol..a big thank you to shan for all he's done since day 1 of looperman and all the hard work he put into working on the new site here...
man .....i missed you SO much......i was goin nuts tryin to find other sites like this.....and i have to say not only is this the best one.....its THE one.....THX
You have no idea how happy I am to see you all again, and to see the new, streamlined site. I can't wait to get back to collab'ing with some old friends, and hopefully some new ones.
Hey everyone,I love the new site!
I may have overlooked this and it may have already been mentioned,if so I apologize but can we still change the order of our tracks?
Hey y'all, this is my first visit to the new and improved site, nice job Shan! I am not currently online where I just moved to. Hoping to be online soon and I'm using the public library web access right now. I apologize to everyone who has been emailing me and giving me reviews these past few weeks, I will try to respond as soon as time allows. Hoping to be online soon at the new place.
I hope everyone has been great since the loop shut down a while back. I wish I could say things in Humpville have been peachy but I can't. About 4 weeks ago I had a total meltdown of my hard drive and lost the last 6 months of songs, some I have absolutely no record of. I am back up and running and just beginning to record again. I still need to install Reason and a few vsti's but I think I'm close to being totally up and running.
Health issues have me down these days, as some of you know. Things seem to be getting figured out but it has been a long, tedious adventure and it has affected my creative process negatively but I hope to upload something new in the next few weeks.
I wish you all the best and once again a big high five to Shan for the new and improved site!
It's beautiful. Excellent work. Out of curiosity, did you use a CMS or build this from the ground up? If you built it yourself, what language did you use?
Nice clean look. It's always tough to present a new & improved site given people's aversion to change. So far so good, will take a bit to get used to but I give you props for taking the time and energy to upgrade, kudos.
OMG sir I have missed your site immensely. Thank god for Xanax! Just joking, but I am so glad you're back. I have amassed some loops that I would like to share. Please let me know when that function will be open to all again.
Chris
Oh man,we r back on line. Absolutely Awesom. So rapt wit the site guys,yous need to be awarded an ema or something.So GLAD!.OK, gonna get back n write some stuff.C U SOON LOOPYs ; )
Hey hey hey
i m glad to see it back.
You the man Shan.
thank you so so much for giving back a lovely opportunity.
i m glad to see my work back as it was.
hats off.
Cheers
Rashid Khan
Fantastic job on the new site, mr looperman:-) a mammoth task brilliantly completed. I am sure all the glitches will gradually iron out and it will be running 100% in no time. I thank you on behalf of us all for your effort and commitment! Jamscience.
Hi yal in tha loop! Glad to be back. Well, i was looking at comments, and it only shows 1-25 on any one track, even when there's more. IDK, but is that one of the things to be fixed? Other than that, wow! This site is atleast as amazing as the original!
anyone having problems should email me along with the url of the problem, what they thought should have happened and what did happen etc. If you do that via my contact page ill know who you are too.
bug reports made here and without any info are impossible to solve.
Well my homeboy slash producer introduce me to looperman n im glad it is back up and running I know im currently new building up my songsthat list n reworking alot of lyrics n re recording cant wait to see what the loop has to tell me... -Palabra
few people seem to have a few issues downloading stuff. I think this might have been when they tried via the user profile sections as i found a mistake there which has now been fixed (i hope)
This return was really expected. My first approach is very positive and my first comment is to congratulate, the designer for this magnificent result ....
the wait was not vain ....
Now he must try to catch up with lost time .... and long live Looperman V2.
Amazing , i love the new theme for the website , its plain , simple and an eye catcher from the design to the overall experience , i salute u Shan , this is beyond the phrase * Good Job * , i really respect the dedication youve put on the V2 .
as i said on FB , im a graphic designer myself and ill be at your service whenever u need an extra hand ^_^ .
Cheers and My Greatest Salutation To You Shan , and for every single individual that participated in the process of Looperman's birth .
I think it's pretty clear that a lot of people really dig Looperman....and in this increasingly uncertain world that's ruled by political expediency and avarice,finding a creative haven that resonates with spontaneity and genuine spirit is rare...for all the thousands of hours that you've put in and the institution that you've created....we all thank you Shan.
oh man, i just wet myself, Im loving the new site!! Alot of hard work and determination from shan, a big congrats my friend!! and to all fellow loopers......... Im so glad we are back!!!!
I want to thank you for bringing the site back and I'm very grateful for all the loops and music on here! So excited for the new site it looks and feels fresh!
Its good to be back in the house with the new lick of paint! : ) looks and feels great and faster!! Now just need to find my way around and get the feeling for the new bits : )
Good Job!! Need to buy you some beer now i think ha ha ha
Been patiently waiting and I have to say, it was worth the wait (since I was able to make more of my own melodies/loops) not to mention way better than I expected. Of course it can only get better from here on out.
Excellent job Shan, love the layout. My only thing quip is that there should be a universal search bar to find thing right away, like a Google just for the site.
Oh, and an automatic randomized music player/radio would be REALLY cool.
All in all, I'm really glad this site is back. What am awesome way to start off the month!
Hmmm, I have the same prob as JW, plus I found it hard enough to find my way around with the old system, this is worse to me, but we'll see how it pans out!
Yes!!! School is back in session I had to miss class for awhile but it was worth it im luvin the new design thank you and much luv to the looperman community.
This is so great, nice look on the site and I'm working my way around it.
Two questions however:
Tried to search for my friend using his handle as ID, didn't work and used the other option (keyword) and got a lot of hits. Is that the intention of the search opportunity?
The other was about comments, the list starts of with the first at the top – how to see the most recent posts?
I do appreciate that the site us up again, there's no one like it in the world and I thank you for your efforts, Shan.
Good to see ya back. Looking forward to hearing & sharing some sounds again. Love the new look. Well worth the waait. Congrats on a fine job Mr Looperman & thanx for getting the site back up . . . .
Hi Zatch, after taking a look at your profile and loops you have already uploaded I added you to the pre auth list. One thing to mention though is try and use the description field to describe the loop rather then adding a generic message.
Shan, I'm not sure how you did all of this work by yourself, but you deserve a huge virtual pat on the back for a job well done. The "new" Looperman.com looks fantastic and functions as good as it looks.
Thanks for your herculean effort on our behalf. It is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!!
Bear
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I am sure this is probably the incorrect place for this, but I want to know how exactly I can go about requesting access to the forums?
I made this new account very shortly before the site went down so didnt get chance to be much of an "active member" with it, but on my old account, "Dekidasu" I believe I was a fairly active participant in the community and was so for a good while, but now I feel rather alienated :(
The site seams to be missing the oomph it used to have.Hope it comes back gradually,but maybe it's just me,I don't enjoy change that much.Why fix something that's not broken?
Please don't all attack me!I'm being nostalgic,not negative.The loop is still the best site around!xxx
The only thing that I find missing that I really liked on the old site - and maybe you've already addressed this - was the points-based ranking system. (where you got different colors for your name) Will this come back?
and to be with you
THANKS ZAPPO
GEORGE
I really do. Honest.
I like looking around and checking things out. Thank you so much for the community. It is truly AWESOME !!!
:)
great work & big UP !!!
peace out ... Ricky D aka RJDCV3
*dances on the ceiling*
You did a hell of a job and I'm also very glad that Looperman's back online. I really missed it. Thanks for all your hard work!
Lvino
I really missed the site while it was down but I am very happy to see it back.
Epip
It is temporary.
respect
victormusic01x
The Goose
I may have overlooked this and it may have already been mentioned,if so I apologize but can we still change the order of our tracks?
Allen
Richie
I hope everyone has been great since the loop shut down a while back. I wish I could say things in Humpville have been peachy but I can't. About 4 weeks ago I had a total meltdown of my hard drive and lost the last 6 months of songs, some I have absolutely no record of. I am back up and running and just beginning to record again. I still need to install Reason and a few vsti's but I think I'm close to being totally up and running.
Health issues have me down these days, as some of you know. Things seem to be getting figured out but it has been a long, tedious adventure and it has affected my creative process negatively but I hope to upload something new in the next few weeks.
I wish you all the best and once again a big high five to Shan for the new and improved site!
Wayne
Chris
nice to be here now to play catch up!
i m glad to see it back.
You the man Shan.
thank you so so much for giving back a lovely opportunity.
i m glad to see my work back as it was.
hats off.
Cheers
Rashid Khan
Like I say, any problems email me the info and ill look into it.
there is bound to be a load of odd things floating around that I would not have noticed to start with
bug reports made here and without any info are impossible to solve.
No data received
Unable to load the webpage because the server sent no data.
I Have Missed You. Thank Heavens You Are Back!
Musically yours,
Benton McKenzie
the wait was not vain ....
Now he must try to catch up with lost time .... and long live Looperman V2.
Dan
as i said on FB , im a graphic designer myself and ill be at your service whenever u need an extra hand ^_^ .
Cheers and My Greatest Salutation To You Shan , and for every single individual that participated in the process of Looperman's birth .
Anyway, it's great to be back, Reverbnation pretty much sucks compared to this site!
SS3LDOG }:)-
Looks wicked man.
Great Work!
Thank You and well worth the wait!
Good Job!! Need to buy you some beer now i think ha ha ha
there is still plenty more to ad
Oh, and an automatic randomized music player/radio would be REALLY cool.
All in all, I'm really glad this site is back. What am awesome way to start off the month!
-Evan from FB
hard work pays off =).Good Job
Jody
Im having trouble staying logged in though
Everytime I try to look at my tracks or go to upload one, the site logs me out.
Can you help me out?
Standing ovation for all your hard work!
Two questions however:
Tried to search for my friend using his handle as ID, didn't work and used the other option (keyword) and got a lot of hits. Is that the intention of the search opportunity?
The other was about comments, the list starts of with the first at the top – how to see the most recent posts?
I do appreciate that the site us up again, there's no one like it in the world and I thank you for your efforts, Shan.
only problem is i cant post in forum and cant upload loops...
on help page is just a question about forum no answers
_C-DUB_
Its good to see ya back looperman.
love the makeover
Simon
Im working through a few things and ironing out the problems as we go so stick with it.
If you spot any particular issues you can always mail me via my profile page with some information on whats wrong.
_C-DUB_
Thanks for your herculean effort on our behalf. It is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!!
Bear