In contemporary musicmaking, an audio loop refers to a concise excerpt of recorded sound—whether rhythmic, harmonic, melodic, or textural—that is engineered to repeat endlessly without audible seams.

In this second and final part I'll demonstrate some of the loop-specific tools I've found in Ardour, Reaper, and Audacity. Tutorials and links to project demos are included, so warm up your headphones ...

High-quality audio devices and wearables are becoming more common and affordable, and that means there are more options than ever when it comes to purchasing. And audio quality itself is a subjective ...