loopist

English

Etymology

From loop +‎ -ist.

Noun

loopist (plural loopists)

1. One who prepares recorded loops of music.
   • 2024, Brent C. Robitaille, The Jazz Guitar Looper Pedal Book, page 9:

     Many loopists now work with computer software such as Ableton and control record loops directly on the hard drive. This is a terrific way to loop but much more complicated to hook up.

2. (aviation, dated) A pilot who performs a loop-the-loop.