Re: Considering Boomerang or EDP

["Jimmy George Band" <jg@jimmygeorgeband.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: LeonD <ld60@rcn.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: Considering Boomerang or EDP


> Wow! Thanks for all the opinions.  It looks like the majority is swayed
> towards the EDP.  If the cost was the same, I'd go with the EDP.
> Unfortunately, its not so I'm still trying to decide.
>
> One other question, I understand that there is a lot the EDP can do that
the
> Boomerang can not but is there anything the Boomerang can do that the EDP
> can't?
>
> Thanks again,
> LeonD


hi leon. here a few thoughts, i have been playing the boomerang for over 10
years now. they are tough, dependable, reliable and with the upgrade last
year they have a compatible sample rate and is actually 2 independent loop
pedals in one. it is set up to be very easy to use out of the box. mike
nelson who makes them is a player and built it for players. mike has plans
in the near future to make the rang midi. i look forward to that. i find 
the
rang to be great for people who do not want to make a 'science' out of
learning there gear and want more to perform and enjoy ion the moment. i
like the edp's and will get another one day. they to me are so powerful 
that
there are too many options when i am as busy as i am playing and performing
for the learning curve required for some. syncing etc are wonderful 
options.
in the perfect world we will have them all! for now though with your budget
and what your application is that you wrote that you want a looper pedal
for, please get your hands on a rang to at least kick around the block. if
you cant do to location etc, get one site unseen.

you can find used rangs before the upgrade for 100 to 200 bucks on ebay 
etc.
you can then get the upgrade chip from nelson and easily install it to make
the rang the upgraded plus version. new your looking at 300 to 450 
depending
on where you go.

check out my equipment page on http://www.jimmygeorgearts.com under 'music'
when you can. i have pics of both the old rang and the new one. i also have
a schematic for a simple routing system i've built for the rang allowing 
you
to get up to 12 signals into the loop. 4 of the signals you can split to 
the
house as well. very sweet!

give me a shout if you have any more boomerang questions. i know the pedal
very well.

with the boomerangs simplicity set-up & functions i find i can dig deeper
into the music and truly get the most out of my 'g' chord if you will.

good luck and loop on!

jimmy

http://www.jimmygeorgearts.com
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