MXR engineers decided to incorporate two options into this pedal. On one hand, the pedal can operate as a true "true bypass" or, on the other hand, a "buffered bypass" so that the musician has the option to choose whichever suits them best for the best tonal resolution in their effects chain.

As it should be in a high-performance pedal like this, the loop can be configured to double speed, half speed, "reverse" playback, as well as connect an external pedal to control the output level.

And if that weren't enough, thanks to its unique design, the Clone Looper is able to maintain the loop even if the unit is turned off.