Top 20 Budget Looper Pedals Under $50, $100, $150, $200

If you are looking to build a perfect pedalboard, you might want to consider adding a looper pedal. These are excellent for practice and experimenting with your creativity and music. The entire idea behind looper pedals is quite simple. 

Looper pedals allow you to record a section on your guitar and play it back after. It is a perfect opportunity to practice guitar, and feel as if you were playing with a band. The most common use of loopers for beginners is to use it to record rhythm guitar or guitars and play a solo over it. 

Naturally, you can experiment with it in many different ways as well. Looper pedals are not only for beginners and for practice, and they can be an interesting tool to use even if you are experienced. 

As with any other piece of equipment, looper pedals can be quite expensive. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t find cheaper options that will be able to do the job. 

Top 5 Budget Looper Pedals Under $50

The first category on the list is reserved for the low-budget looper pedals you can find on the market. This includes any pedal under $50.

However, this doesn’t mean that pedals are bad, and you might be satisfied with the options you’ll find here. Naturally, it all comes down to your budget and what you’re trying to achieve with the pedal. 

Koogo Loop Station

• Three modes
• 10 minutes looping
• Sturdy
• Durable
• Import/export loops
• USB
• LED
• True bypass
• 7.5 ounces (212.62 grams)
• 4.17 x 2.64 x 2.05 inches (10.59 x 6.71 x 5.21 centimeters) 

This is a great pedal for its price, and it will do an excellent job if you are looking for a looper. One of the first things I should mention is that Koogo Loop Station allows you to loop up to ten minutes of recording, and you can overdub it as many times as you like. 

Looper also has a connection via USB, which allows you to connect it to your PC and import or export recordings. There are three modes available, full speed, half speed, and reverse. The pedal is made of aluminum alloy, and it’s quite durable. 

Ammoon Looper

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• Three modes
• 10 minutes looping
• Sturdy
• Durable
• Import/export
• 1 GB memory card
• LED
• 7 ounces (198.45 grams) 
• 4.17 x 2.6 x 1.89 inches (10.59 x 6.6 x 4.8 centimeters)

Ammoon is another budget option you might want to consider. It is rather similar to the previous model, and there are also three modes you can use. The modes are half-speed, normal, and reverse. The pedal works on a 9V power source, and as you might expect, you won’t get an adapter with it. 

As for the construction, the looper is made of aluminum alloy, it’s sturdy, and looks great. You can record up to ten minutes of play, and overdub it as many times as you feel like it. The pedal comes with a 1GB memory card. It’s easy to use, looks great, and it’s quite affordable. 

Rowin Looper 

• Zinc alloy
• USB
• 10 minutes looping
• True bypass
• Durable
• Sturdy
• 9V
• LED
• 4.7 ounces (133.24 grams)
• 2.95 x 1.42 x 1.02 inches (7.5 x 3.61 x 2.6 centimeters)

The main quality of Rowin Looper is in its simplistic design. There are no buttons or multiple knobs you need to use. The pedal has a single-level potentiometer and a switch for turning it on and off. As with other examples in this category, the pedal allows up to ten minutes of looping, and you can connect it to your PC using a USB port. 

Of course, the selling point of Rowin Looper is that it is rather inexpensive, and you can get it for under $50. This will allow you to try out different things and experiment with the pedal without spending a fortune on it. 

Cuvave Looper

• Up to 5 minutes looping
• True bypass
• Durable
• Sturdy
• 9V
• LED
• 10.5 ounces (297.67 grams)
• 4.41 x 2.56 x 2.44 inches (11.2 x 6.5 x 6.20 centimeters)

Cuvave Looper is another pedal that offers a simplistic design, and it’s perfect for beginners. Firstly, you have a single footswitch that controls all the actions on the pedal, and you will use it to record, stop, undo, redo, and so on. The pedal is also compatible with both Windows and Mac, and you can easily transfer your files in lossless wav format. 

The main downside compared to other models is that the pedal allows up to five minutes of recording, and you won’t be able to experiment as much as you can with other models.

Lekato Looper

• 5 minutes looping
• Aluminum alloy
• Sturdy
• Durable
• LED
• USB
• Single knob
• 9V
• 10.4 ounces (294.84 grams)
• 4.4 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches (11.18 x 6.6 x 6.35 centimeters)

Lekato is one of the best budget loopers you can find, and the pedal is quite easy to use. You have a single knob and a footswitch at your disposal, and they are used to control every single aspect of the looper. Once again, the main problem is the length of the recording, and it allows you to loop up to five minutes. Naturally, you can overdub it, undo, delete, and edit it as with other looper pedals out there. 

It is a great pedal for those that want a simplistic design, and don’t need lengthy recordings. 

Top 5 Budget Looper Pedals Under $100

If you are looking for something a bit better, this category might be perfect for you. Here, I will go through the top 5 budget looper pedals that have prices between $50 and $100. Naturally, you won’t be getting high-end equipment here either, but there are a couple of great models you should check out. 

We will also see a couple of well-known brands, as well as ones already mentioned in the previous category. 

Donner Circle Looper

• two button knobs
• two footswitch
• 40 saving slots
• Up to 160 minutes
• Time progress bar
• Drum machine with 100 Rythms
• 9V 300 mA
• 13.75 ounces (390 grams)
• 5.12 x 4.72 x 2.56 inches (13 x 12 x 6.5 centimeters)

It is difficult to create a list of great budget pedals without mentioning Donner. The company has been around for quite a while, and they design budget guitar equipment among other things. This means that you can find any type of pedal for a reasonable price, and the quality is surprisingly good. 

Donner Triple Circle allows you to record up to 160 minutes in total, and you can edit, redo, overdub, and play with it as much as you want. The pedal is simple to use. There is a drum machine with 100 Rhythms. There are two knobs for selecting the different saving slots, the different drum grooves, adjusting the volume, and the bpm. The pedal also has a display, which can be quite useful. 

Lekato Loop Station 

• Black
• USB
• 9 loops
• 10 minutes single recording
• Total 40 minutes
• Display
• Import/export
• 9V
• 11.2 ounces (317.51 grams)
• 4.4 x 2.6 x 2.5 inches (11.18 x 6.6 x 6.35 centimeters)

While I already mentioned a Lekato loop pedal, this one is a bit different. It is an improved version that offers a couple of different features. Firstly, the pedal has a display you can use to navigate through your recordings. The pedal allows you to overdub as many times as you like, and there is a single footswitch for control. 

The display is useful to know the length of the recording and plan when to end it. Lekato Loop Station is compact, durable, and it’s a great choice for beginners. Finally, you can easily upload all of the recordings using USB, and connect them to your PC for further editing. 

TC Electronic Ditto

• Gray
• 5 minutes of loop time
• True bypass
• 9V
• Single footswitch
• Potentiometer for level
• 2.72 ounces (77 grams)
• 4 x 3.9 x 2.5 inches (10.16 x 9.91 x 6.35 centimeters)

TC Electronic is one of the bigger names in the budget category, and here, we have a pedal named Ditto. One of the first things you might notice is that the design of this pedal is quite simple. There is a single footswitch used to control the looper and a potentiometer for level or volume adjustments. 

The pedal works on a 9V power source, and you can record up to five minutes of guitar play. Ditto is easy to use, compact, and will give you plenty of options if you are satisfied with the smaller recording length. 

Nux Loop Core 

• Yellow
• Up to 6 hours
• 99 memory slots
• Drum patterns
• Tap tempo
• 9V
• Import/export
• 9.3 ounces (263.65 grams)
• 2.5 x 4.7 x 1.4 inches (6.35 x 10.94 x 3.56 centimeters)

The next model on the list comes from Nux. It is a pedal with many different options, and if none of the previous models were enough for you, you’ll love this one. Besides having an option to record and loop your guitar, you can also use tap tempo, drum patterns, and many other features. The pedal works on a 9V battery or adapter, and it can record up to six hours.

Nux Loop Core is an excellent choice for players looking to experiment and try out something new. It is a great pedal, especially if you consider the price. 

JOYO O.M.B

• Purple
• Four knobs: looper, drum, genre, bar
• Switch for modes
• LED
• Durable
• 40 minutes cycle recording time
• Drum machine
• 11.1 ounces (314.98 grams)
• 5.16 x 3.86 x 2.36 inches (13.11 x 9.8 x 5.99 centimeters)

Joyo O.M.B. is the final pedal in this category. The name of the looper is short for One Man Band, and it is exactly what you’ll get if you opt for this model. The design of Joyo O.M.B. is incredible. The quality is great, it looks amazing, and it will give you plenty of different options and modes to play around with. 

Firstly, the pedal has a drum machine with it, and you can use the switch to select one of several genres for the drums. You can also use the pedal in one of three modes. As a looper, drum machine, or a combination of both. What is impressive is that O.M.B. doesn’t have LEDs only as an indicator, but the entire pedal will light up making it easier for you to see everything on the stage. 

Top 5 Budget Looper Pedals Under $150

Now, it’s time to increase the price range even further. The focus here will be on looper pedals between $100 and $150, and there are a couple of models you don’t want to miss. Naturally, you will also see a couple of well-known brands that have been around for decades. 

As we go up the price range, the quality and overall design of pedals are also increased, and you’ll be able to find many great options. 

Boss Loop Station 

• Red
• Up to 12 minutes of recording
• Durable
• Sturdy
• One knob
• Footswitch
• 9V
• LED
• 2.4 pounds (1.09 kilograms)
• 8 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches (20.32 x 13.97 x 8.89 centimeters)

Boss is one of the biggest names when it comes to guitar equipment, and the company offers a pedal for every occasion. Naturally, they have a loop pedal as well. Here, you can see Boss Loop Station RC-1, and it is one of the most popular loopers out there. 

The design of the pedal is the same as with any other Boss effect, and there is a big footswitch on the bottom you can use to start the recording, edit, or others. What is interesting here is that the bundle comes with cables, picks, and its own adapter. Of course, if you own a power bank and you don’t need an additional power source, you can find RC-1 without an adapter or any other item listed here. 

Flamma FS01

• Blue
• Durable
• Up to 20 minutes
• Drum machine
• 11 different rhythm styles
• Three modes
• Four knobs: looper, drum, genre, pattern
• LED
• 9V
• 13.1 ounces (371.38 grams)
• 3.41 x 4.92 x 2.35 inches (8.66 x 12.5 x 5.97 centimeters)

Flamma is another pedal that comes with a drum machine, and it offers eleven different styles you can use. Furthermore, each of the styles comes with eleven types, which means that you have 121 rhythms you can try out. 

You can also select the type and adjust the levels using one of four knobs on the pedal. The switch on the top allows you to use a loop, drum machine, or both at the same time. Flamma FS01 is a great pedal with many features, and it is a great option if you are looking for a pedal with a drum machine. 

Valeton Dapper Looper

• Red
• 8 savable loop memories
• LEDs
• Three different footswitches
• Up to 240 minutes in total 
• 30 minutes per memory
• Durable
• 1.25 pounds (567 grams)
• 13.23 x 2.76 x 2.13 inches (33.6 x 7.01 x 5.41 centimeters)

The next one on the list is Valeton Dapper. Valeton is a lesser-known company focusing primarily on designing cheaper gear. The quality of the pedal is quite good, and there are a couple of interesting features you will find. Firstly, the pedal has three footswitches, and each has a different purpose. Instead of using the same footswitch for all actions on the looper, you will get an individual one for rec/play, stop, and phrase. 

One of the things I should mention is that the pedal is a bit larger, which means that you might have problems placing it on your pedalboard. 

MXR Clone Looper M303

• Six minutes of looping
• LEDs
• Switchable bypass mode
• Expression jack
• Different speeds
• Durable
• 9V
• 1.39 pounds (630 grams)
• 2.5 x 4.37 x 1.96 inches (6.35 x 11.1 x 4.98 centimeters)

MXR is another giant in the market, and the company designs many popular effects. M303 is a clone looper pedal that gives you a chance of recording up to 6 minutes of guitar play. From there on, you can adjust the speed of the recording, and even use an expression pedal. There is a single knob on the looper to adjust the volume, and there are two separate footswitches. 

This bundle also comes with cables, picks and picks, but you can also find an individual pedal without any additional equipment. The power source for the pedal is not included in the bundle. 

NUX JTC Drum & Loop PRO

• Blue
• Six hours recording
• Over 40 drum rhythms
• Different modes
• Drum machine
• LEDs
• Smart Tap
• 1.3 pounds (590 grams)
• 2.76 x 5.31 x 5.51 inches (7.01 x 13.49 x 14 centimeters)

For people who are looking for a drum machine with a looper, Nux JTC Drum & Loop PRO might be a way to go. The pedal offers over forty different drum rhythms, and there are many other features you can use. This looper allows you to overdub, record, undo, redo, and memorize different tracks to easily create a backtrack of your dreams. 

While the pedal is easy to use, it isn’t the simplest one on the list. There are many options to try out, and it might take you some time to figure out all the options and features. 

Top 5 Budget Looper Pedals Under $200

The final category is for looper pedals between $150 and $200. Going above the $200 price tag would not be considered a budget option, but there are plenty of options you can find here. Each of the pedals will offer something different, and the main question is what are you trying to achieve. 

Here, you will notice that a lot of pedals and I mentioned before will reappear only with a better version. 

Pigtronix Infinity 2

• Black
• Stereo loops
• Multiple effects
• LED
• 5 minutes looping
• Two knobs: volume and decay
• 13.5 ounces (382.72 grams)
• 4.92 x 3.15 x 2.32 inches (12.5 x 8 x 5.89 centimeters)

Infinity 2 is another looper pedal and it was designed by Pigtronix. It is a stereo looping pedal that gives you plenty of options and features you can use. You can switch between different parts seamlessly, and you can even do it while overdubbing. The pedal has two knobs to adjust decay and volume, and there are two footswitches. 

If this pedal fits your budget, it is a great choice, and you’ll have so much fun using it. 

Electro-Harmonix 720

• 10 independent loops
• Up to 12 minutes looping
• LEDs
• Stereo in/out
• 9V
• Display
• 14.1 ounces (422.41 grams)
• 7.25 x 6.2 x 3.25 inches (18.42 x 15.75 x 8.26 centimeters)

The next one on the list comes from Electro-Harmonix. The model is called 720, and it is a stereo looper pedal. 720 allows you to record up to 12 minutes with unlimited overdubbing. There are ten banks of storage, and it is quite easy to use. 

You can also adjust the speed of the recording, setting it up to half-speed or even reversing it. The pedal comes with an adapter, and you can use a 9V battery if that’s something you’re comfortable with. 

TC Electronic Flashback II

• Blue
• Durable
• Delay
• True bypass
• TonePoint
• 11 delay types
• Four knobs: delay, feedback, FX level, mode
• LED
• 1.2 pounds (544 grams)
• 5 x 1.5 x 3.5 inches (12.7 x 3.81 x 8.89 centimeters)

The first thing I should mention is that Flashback II is a delay pedal, but it also comes with a looper. While the primary focus of the pedal is on the delay effect, it is a perfect option for someone who is looking for both pedals. 

There are eleven delay types, and you can easily select the looper using the knob on the top. If you are interested in delay and what it can do, you can check out the video below. It will give you a nice idea of what the pedal can achieve, and it is a well-made piece of gear. 

BOSS Guitar Looper RC-5

• Red
• Sturdy
• Display
• 9V
• 57 rhythms
• 13 hours of stereo recording
• Drum machine
• 99 memory slots
• 1 pound (454 grams)
• 5.08 x 2.87 x 2.2 inches (12.9 x 7.29 x 5.59 centimeters)

This is an improved version of the RC-1 looper I mentioned before. One of the first things you’ll notice is that the design is modernized, and the pedal has an LCD display. It also includes a drum machine with 57 different rhythms you can use, and there are 99 memory slots you can use to store your track. 

Naturally, all of the files can be exported, and the pedal is easy to use. You are probably familiar with Boss design, and RC-5 is no different. It’s durable, sturdy, and it is quite good. 

Zoom G3n

• Black
• Over 70 effects
• Three footswitches
• Amp emulators
• 4 AA batteries
• 2.8 pounds (1.27 kilograms)
• 9.21 x 7.13 x 2.28 inches (23.39 x 18.11 x 5.79 centimeters)

Finally, you can try out something different. As you are probably aware already, Zoom G3n is not a loop pedal per se, but it offers a looper as one of 70 effects. This is a multi-effect pedal that’s perfect for beginners and those that are looking for more than one guitar effect. 

Of course, if you already have a pedalboard, getting a multi-effect pedal or processor might not be the best idea. However, if you just started experimenting with effects, getting an all-in-one pedal might be a good choice. 

Summary

Finding a perfect pedal is always challenging. But one of the main factors that will determine which one you’ll choose is your budget. If you are looking for a looper pedal, you’ll be delighted to know that you can find them in nearly any price range. 

The cheapest models are slightly under $50, and the price increases from there. As you go up the price range, the quality increases as well, and you can find pedals with additional effects like a drum machine, delay, and others. 

It is up to you to decide which one suits your taste and style, and hopefully, you will be able to find one that’s perfect for you without spending a fortune on it.

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