9 Best Looper Pedals UK 2024 | Audio Engineer Reviewed

This latest looper offering from the worlds most notorious pedal company comes in somewhere between a pedal and a drum machine. It has over 280 different preset grooves and rhythms of all different styles and genres, that you can plug in, play along, and overdub too. If that wasn't enough, there's expansion space for 50 more!

In regards to looping, there is a mammoth 6 hours of looping time, and you can store up to 99 loops to go back to as and when you please. The pedal has two different inputs and is MIDI compatible. In fact, it's so good you could rightly question the need for a band. 

While it's easy to get distracted by the fancy front-screen panels and bundles of different effects features, sometimes it's worth keeping it simple. And this little pocket rocket does exactly that! It has one function, to loop, and it does it very well.

The device allows for unlimited overdubs, which is impressive considering the size, and gives you a decent 5 minute looping time - which is generally enough for one song. If you're here looking for something that is strictly all about the looping, then this is a solid investment. 

If you're looking for something that the big boys use, then this is arguably one of the worlds most powerful loop stations. The device has three synced up loop stations, each with its own dedicated switch that can record, overdub and play. Hence, why it's become the favourite of many artists, including bands like Mystery Jets. 

Alongside the separate channels, there are a tonne of other functions. Like 16 different effects, the ability to quantize your loops, and even an auto-recording which kicks in as soon as you start playing. It would be fair to say that there is so much wizardry, that despite the price it's still a bargain. 

The name of this pedal, 720 Stereo Looper, comes from the fact that you get 720 seconds of recording time over ten different loop layers. It's also plenty of time for you to work unrestricted when it comes to creating your loops. 

However, sifting through 10 different layers of loops on the fly live might be hard work with only two footswitches. Luckily, the company allow for additional switch components, which should make your live set that much easier. 

It would be fair to say that if you've ever bought any guitar pedals before, then you've seen these little rectangle boxes everywhere. The company Boss, are known for their wide away of industry-standard pedals, and while the older loop pedals struggled to live up to the name, the new RC-1 achieves it with ease.

The loop clockface makes sure you always know where you are concerning the loop, and the single switch ensures you won't get confused. As you become more experienced, there is even the option of adding additional switches. 

MXR is known for producing some of the best wallet-friendly pedals around, and the clone looper is no different, especially when you consider its functions. This pedal has a true bypass, which means that your tone will pass through the pedal unchanged when you're not using effects, which is not always the case for a lot of pedals. 

When it comes to the loop function, it has separate footswitches for recording and stopping, so there'll be no need to hold the pedal down. Plus, we love that the lights will give you a four-count, so it's much easier to nail the timing. 

You ever hear the saying 'good things come in small packages'? Well, the Hotone perfectly exemplifies that! Although it measures up to half the size of many other options, it's still got great functionality. 

The loop works well with the ability to alter the tempo alongside a loop volume control, which is always helpful when you're trying to write or figure things out. The issue is that you have to sacrifice features for space, which is fine if you're only looking for a pedal that does one trick well. 

There is a lot to rave about with this looper, but we're going to start with the fact that it has endless looping with unlimited recording time. This means that you could quite literally play it forever! Alongside that, you have over 40 built-in effects, four independent inputs, twelve completely customisable footswitches and MIDI compatibility. 

Additionally, it has a brilliant 7-inch touch screen, as well as a USB/SD slot to save your loops. The pedal really is the cream of the crop, unfortunately with that also comes a heavy, wallet-busting price tag. 

This stompbox was released way back in the year 2000 and is quite literally the pedal that started it all. It has a somewhat legendary status, and over two decades later this is one of, if not the best-selling piece of equipment from Line 6, so we think that speaks to its credentials. 

The pedal has a simple switching system, loads of scope to manipulate and play around with loops as well as multiple inputs and different effects. The only downside is that you only have 14 seconds to play with, but still not bad for the piece that kicked it all off.