Apple Loops are short recordings of drumbeats, bass lines, rhythm instruments, or sound effects. Use Apple Loops to quickly build a simple musical composition for a class project — no need to know how to read music or play an instrument.
Open the Loop browser. Click the Loop Browser button . Then click any loop to preview it.
Mark loops as favorites. Select the checkbox in the Favorites column next to the loops you like. Click the Favorites button near the upper right of the Loop Browser to quickly access your favorite loops.
Find the right loop for your project. Click Instrument, Genre, or Descriptors to filter the list of loops based on specific criteria.
Add a loop to the project. Drag a loop from the Loop Browser to an empty part of the Tracks area in your project. The loop becomes a region on a new track.
Extend a loop. Drag the upper‑right edge of the region until it aligns with the point where you want it to stop playing.
Build a collection of loops for audio projects that support a learning topic. Search for loops using descriptors such as “Cheerful” for a field trip theme song or “Intense” for an audio documentary.
Enhance a recording of a famous quote or favorite poem with Apple Loops. Combine loops from Toy Box to add emphasis to specific words.
Get more Apple Loops by downloading free sound packs from the Sound Library. For example, you can add fun, educational sound effects to your projects using the Toy Box collection.
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