FAQ

What?

Loop Create is a free, online event for music makers – artists, technologists, educators, and creative thinkers of all kinds. It is a gathering of individuals interested in not just observing, but also in participating and joining the conversation around music, technology and creativity.

When, Where & How?

Loop Create will take place online at loop.ableton.com on October 29, 2022.
Loop Create runs for 6.5 hours and starts on October 29 at 4pm (Berlin/UTC+2). When the schedule is released on October 11, you’ll be able to see when each session happens in your own local time.
It’s recommended that you stay for the full (6.5 hour) program, but it’s not mandatory. You can drop in and out at any time.

Registration

Complete the form on the registration page and you’ll get an email confirming your place. Then, on the week of the event, you’ll receive your personal access code and all other information you need. On October 29, you can log in with your access code at loop.ableton.com to take part.
No, Loop Create is free to attend for anyone who registers.
No, there’s no capacity limit for this event.
Your registration means that we can keep in touch with you directly on the run-up to the event. This helps you get all the information you need to participate, and us to deliver the best possible experience on the day. You can register on the day of the event too, but we recommend doing it early to make sure you get all the practical information beforehand.
Please check the inbox and spam folder of the email address you used to register. Contact loop@ableton.com if you don't find it there.
You’ll receive an email with a personal access code and other practical information on the week of the event. On October 29, you can log in with your code at loop.ableton.com to take part in Loop Create.
Please check the inbox and spam folder of the email address you used to register. Contact loop@ableton.com if you don't find it there.
You’ll receive an email on the day of the event with a link to some audio files to download for the challenge. To take part, you’ll need to work with these in your DAW of choice. If you don’t usually make music with a DAW, you can download the free trial of Ableton Live. For the workshop you’ll need a pen and paper, and your favorite instruments or tools for making music.

Attendance

If you’re registered, you’ll receive a personal access code on the week of the event. This code can be used to log in at loop.ableton.com on October 29.
You must be 18 or older to attend Loop Create.
The email address and access code fields are case sensitive, so make sure that you're logging in using the correct spelling of the email address you used to register, and that you enter your access code without spaces at either end. The login page requires a stable internet connection, so please check your network too. You can also try connecting using a VPN.

If you try these tips and you're still having trouble connecting, we recommend trying again with a different device. If that doesn't work, contact loop@ableton.com.
You’ll receive an email on the day of the event with download links for all the files you need. You can also find the download links in the box below the live stream.
You can upload your work for the challenge and workshop using the upload links in the box below the live stream.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please let us know via the Report button on the live page, below the schedule and to the left.
The Loop Cafe is a virtual hangout space hosted on Discord. You’ll find three channels with dedicated conversation topics related to this year’s Get Together theme.

You’ll receive an email on the week of the event with a link to the Discord server. You can also follow a link to get there once you’ve logged in on the day of the event. It’s not mandatory to take part in the other sessions, but if you do want to join and you don’t already have a Discord account you’ll have to sign up.

Legal note: Using Discord is subject to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy of Discord only. It is not mandatory to participate at Loop Create.
You’ll receive an email on the week of the event with a link to the Discord server. You can also follow a link to get there once you’ve logged in on the day of the event. It’s not mandatory to take part in the Loop Create, but if you do want to join and you don’t already have a Discord account you’ll have to sign up.

Legal note: Using Discord is subject to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy of Discord only. It is not mandatory to participate at Loop Create.
Start at #community-guidelines. Read the guidelines and click the green check mark at the end of the message to confirm that you agree. It might be that you need to click the check mark more than once. Then, if you can see the other channels on the left-hand side, you're in.

Legal note: Using Discord is subject to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy of Discord only. It is not mandatory to participate at Loop Create.
We encourage you to share your results with us via the upload pages so that we can pick some submissions and discuss them during the stream. We might even share them on the Ableton blog at a later stage. Sharing results on Discord is optional, and is for the purpose of discussing your work with fellow attendees straight away.

Legal note: Using Discord is subject to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy of Discord only. Using Discord requires users to create an account.
Try the browser version of Discord rather than the desktop application. This might solve the issue. If you're still having problems, contact Discord.
To direct your questions and thoughts to the studio during the stream, click the 'Ask' button at the bottom of the chat.
You don’t have to download anything, but you’ll have the option of joining a Discord server to connect with other attendees. You can choose to download the app or use the browser version of Discord. You’ll also need whatever software you usually use to make music. If you don't usually make music with a DAW, you can download the free trial of Ableton Live.
Although it’s possible to watch the stream from your phone, we recommend that you join Loop Create with a computer. That way you’ll be able to join the chat, find all the relevant links, and get the most out of each session.
Later, some parts of the day will be published on the Ableton blog – stay updated on this, and future Loop events, by signing up for the Loop newsletter.

Further Information

Yes. All sessions at Loop Create will be in English.
Contact loop@ableton.com with any other questions.