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Hey, this is John with Fender.
In this video, I'm going to show you
how to use the looper function that's built into your Mustang
GT amplifier.
This works with the 40, the 100, as well as the 200.
So you're good to go with whatever model you own.
And the way to unlock the looper function
is by having the MGT-4 Footswitch.
It plugs directly into the back of the amp
and controls the looper function without even
having to touch the amp.
So what can you do with a looper?
Well, many things.
It makes a great practice tool, everything
from practicing timing and rhythm to solos and scales.
You can perform with it and be your own rhythm section--
emulate beats and play the rhythm, and then solo
over the top of it.
You can use it as a songwriting tool for melodies or harmonies,
or just build a wall of sound and have
fun creating new sounds.
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Let's first check to see that you have the looper function
turned on in your amp.
We'll hit Menu.
Then scroll down to Footswitch.
Select MGT-4.
And then we want to make sure that the looper is set to On.
All right, so here's how it works.
On the Footswitch, we need to toggle down
to the looper function.
So on the first button on the left here,
we want to toggle down three times-- one, two, three.
And now we have the looper functions engaged.
You can see on this bottom row here
the second button is record/dub Your next one over
is play/stop.
And then we have undo.
Now, we can come up with a guitar part of the 60 seconds.
So when you're ready, start playing
the part you want to loop.
Give it a count.
And then hit record/dub on the one count.
Let's try.
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So now that I have my recorded loop, as you can see,
I hit the play/stop button to stop the recording.
You can keep the playback going, or you
can pause it until you're ready to add more guitar tracks.
A really cool feature is the Undo button.
So if you record something that you don't like,
you can undo it.
It's the very last thing that you recorded.
Simply hit undo.
And the last loop will be erased.
A very nice feature.
All right, let's add some more guitar.
Let's have some fun.
Let's start the loop.
I'll let it play for a little bit.
And then I'll hit the record/dub button.
And that'll allow me to record more guitar
parts over that initial loop.
When I'm done, I'll hit Play stop to end that recording.
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You can even change presets and use different tones
for the loop.
So let's pull up a new preset with some new effects.
And then we'll add some more guitar on top of that loop.
All right, so here's that new preset I dialed in.
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All right, some added effects there, some delay, as well as
some tremolo.
So now, let's play the loop back.
And then I'll add that on top.
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And you can keep adding as much as you want,
or at least until the neighbors come knocking on your door.
So not only are the Mustang amps full of amazing tones,
you can also be a one-person band,
or just make practicing and songwriting more fun
than it already is.
Thanks for tuning in.
Hope this video has given you some inspiration.
And have fun looping.
We'll see you soon.
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