A1R Guide

Loop

Loop the current section using Ableton's native loop brace — sample-accurate and visible in Arrangement.

Tap the loop button in the transport to toggle a loop on the current section. Because it uses Ableton's real loop brace, it's perfectly in time and shows up in your Arrangement. Loop is available on every tier, including Free.

The loop button in the transport — tap to loop the current section on/off.

The loop button in the transport — tap to loop the current section on/off.

Loop a set number of times

Add a loop flag to a locator name to loop automatically, then continue:

See Locator Notation for all loop options. Looping sections show a ×N or badge.