Ed Sheeran forced to explain what a loop pedal is after mass confusion on Twitter

As far as music technology goes, loop pedals are far from new. They've been the friend of solo performers for years and instrumental in helping artists experiment and layer their sounds. But it seemed that a certain contingency of Twitter - who had apparently not yet grasped the mechanics of the loop pedal - wanted to claim that the singer was "lip-syncing" and not playing his instruments.

While many fans rushed to defend the singer, Sheeran himself tweeted after his set to clear things up:

Never thought I'd have to explain it, but everything I do in my live show is live, it's a loop station, not a backing track. Please google x

— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) June 26, 2017

He then added, "Anyway, great night, great atmosphere, family, friends, fun. Love you all x"

Did Ed Sheeran just mime? Guitar playing while he adjusted his mic. #Glastonbury #AirGuitar

— Mr. B (@improveincrease) June 25, 2017

Am I right to say, Ed Sheeran isn't actually playing that guitar and the sound is in the backing track ??? #Glastonbury #Glastonbury2017

— Swebb (@Stephen32126670) June 25, 2017

Is it a backing track or invisible musicians?!? Who's playing when Ed Sheeran stops?!? #GlastonburyFestival

— Melissa (@IrishMelissa) June 25, 2017

Why is Ed Sheeran miming playing a guitar to a backing track. #Glastonbury

— Fanxxxxtastic-Trada (@Fanxxxxtastic) June 25, 2017