Re: Any More Info on New BOSS Loopin

["Sound Mind" <soundmind@pandora.be>]

Thanx for the many views on the possible negative aspects of the unit : I 
do
think it will be a great addition to my DL4, and it's about the same price.
It's mainly the memory that appeals to me,  I now work with a SP202 as to
record my DL4 samples, I think maybe the RC could replace that function, so
I can use the SP more for drumloops and vocal hits 'n' stuff.
But, I'll surely try the RC first before buying.

Jan
----- Original Message -----
From: <XJ32@aol.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 1:51 AM
Subject: Re: Any More Info on New BOSS Loopin


> Hello all,
>
> I sat in for the demo of the new Boss pedal twice and also talked with a
few
> reps at Roland.  I think the price will actually be closer to $350 list.
This
> may be wrong...
>
> I was largely disappointed with the pedal as a serious looping device for
the
> following reasons
>
> 1.  Once the initial loop is laid, it locked in. This unit DOES NOT
OPERATE
> LIKE A DELAY.  You can overdub to your hearts content, but the old layers
> will never fade away or decay.
>
> 2.  There is an annoying click track which sets up a tempo.  It is
> defeatable, but it still annoyed me. (just a personal dislike)
>
> 3.  It was nowhere as cool as a Jamman and not even close to a DL4 in
terms
> of flexibility or practical use.
>
> Now on the plus side.  5 min. is an awsome time length for loop capacity.
> This unit would be perfect if only you could have old layers decay as you
> added new loops.
>
> This is only my opinion, but I find the DL4 the better buy for the price
as
> it also has really killer delays which you can play with.
>
> I also agree that the interface was very clunky and very vanilla.
>
> - Paul
>
>