Line 6 Looper JM4 - Manual (Page 23)

Workflow
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There are many ways to work with the JM4. You may want to use only the Amp Models and
FX for your guitar sound while jamming to a Song. Or you may want to record and overdub
complex loops, with or without a reference Drum track, or create your own custom loops.
Once you begin recording, you’ll want to develop an efficient workflow to keep your
recordings backed up and organized as you go. You should also keep in mind the JM4 has
limited memory, so it’s best to avoid filling it up. The key is to backup to SD card often.
As described in Chapter 1, if you follow a few simple guidelines, it’s easy to keep organized.
Start out with a clean SD card, back up often, and keep the JM4’s internal memory as free
as possible. With that in mind, let’s review a few of the basics:
Recording
You can either record to a Drum or Song loop, or record in free time. As described in the
Pilot’s Handbook, to create a Drum loop, select the Drums tab, load a Drum track, then
press Record. Press Stop after 4 bars, for example. You’ll be automatically taken to the
Recordings tab. From there, simply press Record again and begin overdubbing. If you’d
like to record in free time instead, select the Recordings tab and you’ll see this screen:
From here, just step on the Record switch and play. When you’re done, hit the Stop
switch. Your end-point will be set and your guitar track will loop accordingly. It’s usually
best to use a Drum track for groove based loops, which you can always mute later on.
Saving
If you like the track you just recorded, you’ll want it save it. Press SAVE and navigate to
the Save Recording To Internal menu item, press R Arrow, name your track and save it.
Your track is now saved to the JM4’s internal memory, ready for overdubs.
SAVE GUITAR TONE
SAVE RECORDING TO SD-CARD
SAVE RECORDING TO INTERNAL
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SONGS DRUMS SD
Ready To Record
RECORDINGS