Re: AUGMENTING - Looperlative LP-1

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

> Looperlative LP-1
>
> Overdub Y
> Feedback Y
> Undo Y     (only one undo buffer for 8 tracks)
> Multiply Y (use Bounce for real time mult)
> Quantize Y (limited)
> Reverse Y 
> Midi    Y (requires controller)
> Presets  Y (only for mix/feedback)
> Cut'n'Paste slices Y (only Quant Replace)
> Pitch Transposing  Y Lo-fi 2oct up/down continuous or semitone steps
> Time stretching   N 
> Tap Tempo   Set loop length with 2 taps
> Max loops instantly accessible ? depends on user config, up to 8
> Tracks  8
> Stereo Recording Y
> Storage N (but can copy loop to pc via ethernet)
> Battery N
> Memory  ? 3 minutes


> Stop/Start  Y

> Then there's stuff that might go on a chart, or in a comments section.
>
> Mic input  N
> Good quality guitar input N (line level)
> Loop Volume Y
> Input Volume N
> Replace/Substitute Y (4 types)
> Metronome N (but midi-clock out)
> Polyrhythmic loops  Y (by tapping short master loop)
> Mix Down Y 

Non Destructive Fade In/Out Y 
Rack mount   Y
Aux Outputs  Y (route loops to secondary stereo o/p)
Loops groupable to follow commands Y

> Comments
> Highly configurable user interface using simple midi pedal(not included).
> Continuing development of firmware with free update for users.
> No default setup.

> ***** No noticeable change in sound
> ****  Good enough in studio, with care.
> ***   Gig-able
> **    Try it out
> *     Lo-fi glory


in which case the LP-1 is  a ****

reason's it's not a *****
1) some loss of treble compared to input (A/B tested studio conditions)
2) low headroom on output



andy