The Mooer GL100 Groove Loop & Drum Station is a dual-footswitch stereo phrase looper and drum machine from Mooer, announced in December 20241. It combines 300 minutes of loop storage with a drum machine offering 20 pattern styles, and its standout feature is what Mooer calls AI Band Technology, which intelligently suggests matching beats to your guitar playing12. Gearnews described it at launch as "a formidable flagship looper pedal"1.
Touchscreen, footswitches and memory
The GL100 is controlled through a 1.3-inch touchscreen, which Gearnews found "provides clear visibility and intuitive control over the pedal's functions"1. Below it sit two multi-purpose footswitches, each with what Mooer describes as "a complex selection of control combinations"3. Gearnews reported that they control tap tempo, drum pattern synchronization, and various other functions1.
Guitar Pedal X's buying guide lists the full control set:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Looper Level | -∞ to +6 |
| Menu / Save / Delete | On-screen menu functions |
| Smart Color Screen | 1.3" touchscreen |
| Auto Rec | Automatic recording start |
| Tap Tempo | BPM support |
| Drum | Drum machine on/off |
| Rec / Play / Dub footswitch | Hold for Undo / Redo |
| Stop / Tap footswitch | Hold for Clear / Delete |
For live use, the pedal's position-jumping function gives you the flexibility to switch between storage slots with the footswitches while performing3. Loops can be saved into the 100 storage slots either manually or automatically3, and the pedal also offers real-time loop browsing, a count-in feature, built-in quantization, a time-stretch function, and an auto-record footswitch2.
The drum machine and AI Band Technology
The drum machine side of the GL100 features 11 variations of 20 different drum pattern styles in various time signatures, with four stop modes for different loop endings4. The feature Gearnews called the pedal's standout is AI Band Technology, which intelligently suggests matching beats to your guitar playing1. Rather than auditioning patterns yourself, the pedal analyzes what you play and proposes a beat to go with it.
Guitar Pedal X's guide also lists the audio specs: 24-bit sample depth and a 44.1kHz sample rate2.
Connections and power
The GL100 provides stereo input and output3, so it works in a full stereo rig or in mono. There is also a 1 x 1/8" stereo headphone jack3, which makes silent practice possible. Power comes from a 9V 300mA power supply, and one is included with the pedal3.
The GL100 is adapter powered with the supply included, so there is no battery option to work around.
Price and release
Mooer announced the GL100 on December 18, 20241. Guitar World reported it available now for $1374, while Gearnews listed a retailer price of $122.00 USD at Thomann, alongside £111.00 GBP and 129.00 EUR1. A January 2025 buying guide from Guitar Pedal X still carried it at $1372.
Gearnews's overall verdict on the launch:
"The Mooer GL-100 represents a significant advancement in looper technology, offering musicians a versatile and powerful tool for creative expression and live performance"
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Questions
How much loop time does the Mooer GL100 have?
The GL100 supports 300 minutes of looping time. That total storage is spread across 100 user-assignable memory slots, and loops can be saved into those slots either manually or automatically.
Does the Mooer GL100 come with a power supply?
Yes. The GL100 runs on a 9V 300mA power supply, and one is included in the box. It is powered from an adapter rather than a battery, so there is no battery option.
Does the GL100 have a headphone output?
Yes. The pedal has a 1/8-inch stereo headphone jack, which makes it usable for silent practice alongside its stereo inputs and outputs.
Can the Mooer GL100 run in stereo?
Yes. The GL100 provides stereo input and output, so it can run in a full stereo rig or in mono. Guitar Pedal X's buying guide also lists full stereo ins and outs among its features.
What does AI Band Technology do on the GL100?
AI Band Technology is the GL100's standout feature. It intelligently suggests drum beats that match your guitar playing, rather than making you pick a pattern yourself. Gearnews highlighted it as the pedal's headline capability when covering the launch.
How many loops can the GL100 save?
The GL100 has 100 user-assignable memory slots, and the 300 minutes of total loop storage can be saved into them manually or automatically. A position-jumping function also lets you switch between slots with the footswitches while performing.
Sources (4)
- Mooer GL100: A Huge 300 Minutes of Looping!, gearnews.com, 2024-12-18
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-01-08
- GL100_MOOER Audio, MOOER Audio
- Mooer launches GL100 AI-equipped looper/drum pedal, Guitar World, 2024-12-18
