Sheeran Loopers: A Revolutionary Creative Tool

Artists of every stripe have always sought to push the limits of music. In that pursuit, technology has played a crucial role. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce an innovation born from a collaboration between a renowned artist and a leading brand in amp and effects processors: the Sheeran Loopers, designed by celebrated singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and HeadRush. Sheeran Loopers give musicians an unmatched sound-creation experience and top-tier quality in any situation.

Sheeran Loopers: A Dream Come True

Sheeran Loopers are the ideal tool for any artist looking to explore new sonic directions and perform with confidence. These next-gen loopers were engineered to meet the demands of the most exacting musicians. Built tough with aluminum footswitches designed to withstand the rigors of the stage and the most demanding tours, Sheeran Loopers are ready to deliver on every expectation.

Whether it’s the Sheeran Looper +, perfect for up-and-coming musicians, or the Sheeran Looper X, tailored for seasoned players, each model has been carefully crafted to offer an intuitive interface and premium sound.

“Sheeran Loopers were designed and built for you. Develop your skills, explore new sounds, and perform with confidence, backed by the expertise of multi-award-winning artist Ed Sheeran.”

The Sheeran Looper + is an ideal tool for musicians seeking a straightforward, effective looper. With its intuitive interface and compact form factor, Looper+ is perfect for buskers, regular giggers, and studio songwriters. The two aluminum pedals—identical to those on Ed Sheeran’s stage looper—are engineered for precision and effortless activation every time.

Sheeran Looper + lets you capture, save, and share your ideas in a snap. Store up to 128 loops—over 3 hours of total recording time. Connect it to your Mac or PC to transfer your loops to your hard drive via simple drag-and-drop, with no extra software required. Sharing your creations with the world has never been easier!

Comprehensive connectivity

Outfitted with full-featured I/O, Looper+ provides a combo XLR/¼” jack input and a pair of stereo ¼” jack inputs for a mic, guitar, or keyboard, plus a pair of assignable stereo ¼” jack outputs. To keep total control of your performance in any situation, Looper+ includes a MIDI input to drive your drum machine and other compatible devices, and a ¼” footswitch input to connect a two-button controller with assignable functions.

Key features of Sheeran Looper +

Experience Ed Sheeran’s intuitive workflow on one or two tracks.
4 intuitive loop modes: Single, Multi, Sync, Song.
HeadRush Single-Core processor, 32-bit PCM audio processing, 24-bit/44.1 kHz.
Two high-quality cast aluminum footswitches, identical to those on Ed Sheeran’s stage looper.
1.8″ color LCD screen.
360° navigation encoder with LED RGB loop-state feedback.
Two input-gain knobs, one master volume.
Looping capacity: up to 2 tracks.
Maximum loop length: 1h30.
Number of overdub layers per loop: unlimited.
Maximum overdub duration per loop: 30 minutes.
Functions: Record, Overdub, Play, Stop, Undo/Redo, Clear Track, Clear All, Reverse, 1/2 Speed, Fade In/Out, Solo, Mute.
Audio inputs: 1 combo XLR/¼” jack, 2 x ¼” instrument jacks.
Control ports: 1 x ¼” expression input, mini-jack MIDI I/O and USB-A.
Outputs: 2 x ¼” jacks.
Storage: up to 3 hours of recording on internal memory, loop import/export via USB.
USB audio interface 2×2 (24-bit/44.1 kHz) for direct recording to Mac or PC.
Matte-black steel chassis.
Power: 4 x AA batteries (included) for up to 6 hours of operation, or optional 9V adapter.
Weight & dimensions: 1.7 kg, 217 × 159 × 76 mm.

The Sheeran Looper X is the ultimate looping workstation for both songwriting and live performance. Designed by Ed Sheeran and his production team for artists playing the most demanding tours, this powerhouse looper adopts the workflow of Ed’s multi-track looper to help you level up. With 8 robust, multi-function aluminum pedals, an intuitive 7-inch touchscreen paired with RGB LED visual feedback, premium built-in multi-effects, and a host of creative tools, Sheeran Looper X distills the very essence of Ed Sheeran’s creative experience.

Create without limits

A true professional looping workstation, Sheeran Looper X draws its power from a DSP developed specifically by HeadRush for this looper range, guaranteeing first-class audio quality and impeccable handling of its built-in effects. This power reserve lets you record up to four stereo loop tracks simultaneously within a session—with no loop-length limit! With onboard memory for up to 7 hours of recording and USB/SD ports to expand storage even further, your creativity will never be constrained.

Take control of your performance

With Looper X, forget the complexity of older loopers and stay focused on your playing thanks to its modern, intuitive interface, similar to your smartphone. Centered around a 7-inch multi-touch display, this clean interface lets you dive into Looper X’s looping functions and advanced settings in a flash—or rename your tracks in seconds. The audio mixer and effects editor respond instantly to your taps and swipes, so you can dial in settings with speed and precision.

Your new touring companion

Engineered to meet the demands of the world’s biggest artists, Looper X features 8 signature pedals taken directly from Ed Sheeran’s stage looper. Machined from a rugged aluminum alloy, these pedals sit on a matte-black steel chassis built to withstand the most intense tours. Their optimal 15° angle gives you direct, intuitive access to controls for loops, track control, performance modes, and remix features—making for seamless transitions and total command on stage.

Unleash your creativity with the pro-grade effects engine

The powerful HeadRush® built-in effects engine inside Looper X lets you enrich and reinvent your loops like no other looper can. Choose from 150 presets across 9 multi-effects tailored for vocals, guitar, keyboards, and percussion. You can also craft your own sounds by selecting from 26 types of effects pedals: warm things up with drive, chorus, and guitar amp presets, or energize drums and keys with compression and EQ.

Expanded connectivity

Looper X offers a wide array of connections to suit any scenario you might encounter. The rear I/O combines exceptional audio quality with unprecedented flexibility, allowing Looper X to slot effortlessly into your stage or studio setup. You get four combo XLR/¼” inputs with switchable 48V phantom power for dynamic and condenser microphones, plus a mini-jack aux input. On the output side, the two main XLR outs are complemented by two ¼” jack outs.

Key features of Sheeran Looper X

Experience Ed Sheeran’s multi-track workflow with Sheeran Looper X.
5 intuitive loop modes: Multi, Sync, Song, Band, Free.
A customizable workflow to meet every need.
HeadRush Quad-Core processor, 32-bit floating-point audio processing, 24-bit/48 kHz.
Eight high-quality cast-aluminum pedals, identical to those on Ed Sheeran’s stage looper.
7″ multi-touch touchscreen with real-time feedback and waveform display.
360° navigation encoder with RGB LED loop-state indication.
Four gain knobs for input trim.
Looping capacity: up to 4 tracks.
Loop length: unlimited.
Number of overdub layers per loop: 99 layers with Peel function; unlimited bouncing.
Maximum overdub duration per loop: unlimited.
Functions: Record, Overdub, Play, Stop, Undo, Clear Track, Clear All, Reverse, Fade In/Out, Mute, Solo, Peel, Bounce, Multiply/Divide Length, Multiply/Divide Speed, Transpose.
Automatic loop tempo detection and intelligent time-stretch that preserves pitch during tempo changes with no artifacts.
26 individual effects and 9 different multi-effect racks with 159 presets for guitar, voice, and percussion, including automatic pitch correction and auto-harmony.
Chromatic tuner, tap tempo, and click track.
Multi-touch audio mixer with fully customizable I/O routing.
Over 300 built-in drum and percussion loops.
Audio inputs: 4 combo XLR/¼” with switchable +48V, 1 mini-jack aux.
Control ports: 1 x ¼” expression pedal input, MIDI I/O, and USB-A.
Outputs: main 2 x XLR and 2 x ¼” jacks, ¼” headphone out.
Storage: up to 7 hours of recording on internal memory; loop import/export via SD card slot or USB port.
USB audio interface 2×2 (24-bit/44.1 to 96 kHz) for direct recording to Mac or PC.
Matte-black steel chassis.
Power: 19V DC adapter included.
Weight & dimensions: 7.3 kg, 552 × 320 × 101 mm.

Conclusion

Sheeran Loopers are more than just a music-creation tool. They’re the result of a collaboration between a global music star and a respected name in amp and effects processing. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned pro, Sheeran Loopers are designed to help you push the limits of your creativity. Don’t wait—explore new sounds and perform with confidence, powered by Ed Sheeran’s expertise and HeadRush quality.