Help With Loops
What are loops and how do I make them?
Read our loop upload guidelines for all the information you will need.
How do I upload loops?
Only those members who have been granted access to upload loops can upload, so if you can't and you would like to, there are a few things you need to have done first.
- Upload an avatar : Click here to do that
- Fill out your profile : Click here to do that
- Read the loop upload guidelines
Once you have loop upload privileges, click the Upload Loop link in the sub-navigation bar in the loops section.
I requested loop upload access but had no reply
We get so many requests each day that it takes time to respond to them all. Make sure you gave ALL the requested information on your application as most get rejected for simple reasons such as not telling us about multiple accounts or not explaining that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and upload guidelines. If you made a request but then noticed you missed something out, you can cancel it and try again. Don't contact support asking for access, only use the application form.
My loop upload access request was denied. What now?
If your loop upload access request was denied, you would have received an email notice. To find out the reason why you were denied, simply log in and then go back to the application page and you'll find a list of reasons. You can then cancel that request and try again.
I uploaded a loop but can't see it
Most loops are checked before they go live on the site to ensure that they follow the upload guidelines. You can find your loops that are pending review on your profile page. While they are waiting to be checked, please make sure you have not made any mistakes and if you have, fix them. If an account is seen to not have any problems, we may remove the need to check those files.
My upload is pending review. What is this?
See the item above.
How long does it take to review loops?
Simply put, it takes as long as it takes. We try and get through them as quickly as possible, but it all depends on who is available and how many we have to deal with. Please don't contact us asking when they might be checked, how long it takes, etc. as you are just making things worse. Instead, spend that time making sure there is no chance of your files being rejected. Take a look at the loop upload guidelines where we show the common reasons that files get rejected.
My loop got rejected, why is this?
If you follow the loop upload guidelines and the notes on the upload form, you should not have any issues. If you have a genuine issue and you feel there has been a mistake, get in touch and explain why. Don't contact us to simply complain as that doesn't help anyone. When a file is rejected, a message is posted to explain why. Again, read the following post which covers the majority of those reasons in a bit more detail. Accounts that have too many files rejected end up having upload access removed as we simply don't have time to deal with them.
Note: If a file is rejected, in most cases there is no need to delete that file. You can simply edit any fields that need editing or upload the fixed version of your file over the original. By doing this, any comments, downloads, etc. that might have already been made on the file will be kept intact.
How do I edit or delete a loop?
To edit a loop click the edit icon which is located in the footer of each loop that belongs to you. To delete a loop click the edit icon and then see the link to delete at the top of the edit form.
How do I download a loop?
To download loops, you must first make an account and then log in. Once logged in, go to the main page for that loop and hit the download button on the bottom right of the player.
Is there a limit to downloads?
You can download as many loops as you like. We do, however, limit the amount you can download in a minute and any one day to prevent individual users from hogging resources and causing other users problems. If you hit the limit, you'll see a message telling you to slow down and when to try again. Don't panic, the loops are not going anywhere, just take what you need when you need them rather than trying to grab everything at once. If we see anyone trying to abuse the downloads, their IP will be blocked to prevent any further problems.
Loops don't playback seamlessly in my browser
Depending on the browser you use you might hear a small gap at the end of the loop previews. This is down to the way mp3 files work and differences in how browsers play back the files. The loops you download are saved as Wav files and should loop perfectly.
How do I credit someone for using their loop?
If you use any media from the loops section in your projects, it's always polite to give credit or to let the original uploader or us know where it was used. This is not a requirement, but it is always great to hear how things get used.
You should also take time to post a link to your track or project in the comments section for that loop. If you are unsure who uploaded the loop, take a look at this post which explains how to find it again.
https://www.looperman.com/blog/detail/31/how-to-find-loops-again-after-you-have-downloaded
Can I use the loops in my projects?
During the upload process, users agree to our terms & conditions and so offer the loops as royalty-free and also agree that the loops are their own work. With that said, though, we do not offer any guarantee as to their validity as it's impossible for us to fully vet all uploads. Loops are royalty-free as in we nor the uploader requires any financial return for their use. We simply offer a space for people to share their loop creations and make no legal claims, offer no licence or provide any guarantees.
For a full explanation on uploading, downloading, and use of loops and samples, please refer to our terms & conditions
Are the loops royalty-free?
For a full explanation on uploading, downloading, and use of loops and samples, please refer to our terms & conditions
Can I use the loops and upload to YouTube or Spotify etc.?
You can use the loops in your projects which can be uploaded to YouTube, Spotify, or any other similar service. We ask, however, that if you do use someone else’s loop, please don’t upload that loop on its own (without incorporating it into a wider piece of work) to another service. Please see our terms and conditions for further details.
Can I use the loops in video games or apps?
Yes, as long as the use is not outside of the licence granted as per the terms and conditions
If I sell or licence a track that uses loops do I have to make it known the track contains loops?
Yes, you should ensure that any third parties are aware that any derivative works contain a loop and those third parties should not use the incorporated loop beyond what is permitted under our terms & conditions.
Can I download a loop, edit it / alter it and then reupload as my own loop?
Unfortunately not, any loops uploaded should be your own work. You can download and edit a loop and then use that edited loop as part of a track for instance (which you could upload to our ‘tracks’ section), however, you should not reupload a slightly edited loop as your own loop. Please see our terms & conditions for further details.
I used a loop in a track but got a copyright strike / content ID hit on YouTube or similar platform.
Please reach out to the relevant platform to explain that the loop used was provided by a user on Looperman and that they granted the licence as per our terms and conditions. Looperman does not itself provide licences to use content uploaded by users, so we are unable to comment on specific copyright strikes. You could also contact the original artist who created the loop for help.
Do I need to give the creator of a loop credit when I use their loop in a song?
If you would like to use a loop in your song, you do not need to give credit to the loop creator nor are you required to get their permission to use the loop so long as you use it for the purposes permitted by our terms and conditions. That being said, we do encourage giving credit where possible to help support the talented people in our community.
I used a loop but now the original uploader is saying I have to pay them for using it?
When users upload loops, they grant other Looperman users a licence to use that loop for free so long as you use it for the purposes permitted by our terms and conditions.
I noticed a user has placed additional terms on their profile or the description of their loops. Is this allowed and are they relevant?
This is not permitted. The only binding terms of use are the standard terms and conditions that everyone agrees to. Please let us know if you see anyone doing this.
Can I implement content ID on tracks I created using the loops?
Yes! Although if you do use Content-ID, as per our terms and conditions you must not make any takedown requests in connection with the specific loop used in your work.
Can I use the loops to create sample packs and sell them or offer them for free?
As per the licence grant in the loops section of the terms and conditions this is not permitted. Loops must only be used as part of a derivative work and not be redistributed "as is".
Can I post the loops I downloaded on my own website?
As per the licence grant in the loops section of the terms and conditions this is not permitted. Loops must only be used as part of a derivative work and not be redistributed "as is".
Some users uploads are missing or showing as archived. What does this mean?
Occasionally, when we update our website, the terms, our policies, or when a user is inactive for a long time, we may set the user and their uploaded content as ‘archived’ until the owner of that content logs back into their account.
For more information on archived content, please see the dedicated archived content faq