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"Also, it´d be cool to go stereo, but as far as I know, the RC-50 is the only that would go stereo, and RC-50 is not a choice now. " But the Boomerang IS a choice!? If one doesn't care about sound quality, I guess. I bought one once and sent it back as it sounded very muddy. Paul ---- Joshua Carroll <josh@infinivert.com> wrote: > Cool! Sounds like a fun show. > > I'm no hardware expert, but I'd look at the Gibson Echoplex Digital Pro > I know it does all you want. If you ask around on this list, there may > be one or two up for sale. If you want to do multiple loops with > separate volumes, etc., you'll have to look at the Looperlative or go > the laptop route. The Boomerang might also work. I believe it does > Verse/Chorus type "Or" loops, but I don't know if it has a multiply > function for laying longer loops over shorter ones. The Repeater might > also be cool to use with a DJ since I hear it has some pretty cool > time-stretching capabilities, but beyond that I don't know any of it's > functionality. Other people on here might be able to make other > suggestions. > > Also, be aware that I believe most of the hardware loopers out there are > mono, not stereo. > > Good luck! > > --Josh > > > > tunga.muzik wrote: > > Well, what do you want to do? > > - Mostly to be able to loop in sync to what a Dj is playing. > > > > Are you playing an instrument, singing, beatboxing? > > - Yes, I´d be playing guitars, bass guitar and singing. > > > > Is it important for you to be able to have seperate loops for > > verse/chorus type structures or to overdub longer phrases overtop of > > shorter ones? > > - Yes this is very important. > > > > Do you need to be able to control volumes of seperate loops > > simultaneously? > > - Not so important at first, but really cool. > > > > Also, it´d be cool to go stereo, but as far as I know, the RC-50 is > > the only that would go stereo, and RC-50 is not a choice now. All > > others I guess would cost me double to do so. > > > > --Josh > > > > > > > > tunga.muzik wrote: > > > >> I´m going with the individual items idea. I really ain´t got the > >> time to try a laptop system, although that sure might have its > >> highlights. > >> > >> The purpose of question at first was really _to have info from > >> you guys who own or have owned and performed live_ with models > >> like RC-20, RC-20XL, JamMan, Boomerang, Akai Headrush....the > >> standard units, cause I´ll probably go for one of these. Also, > >> it´d be so cool learning with you people who have performed with > >> a DJ, in a "live" experience. That would really make clear which > >> features can not fail, or must be reliable at all. > >> > >> See, at this point it´s about getting the coolest/best individual > >> unit, so that I can perform a very reliable/creative gig with the > >> DJ community and/or a stand alone act - have in mind I would go > >> for the RC-50 before reading web reviews about it, so it´s not > >> all about saving a few bucks. > >> > >> Also, the DD-20 and LINE 6 DL4, I wouldn´t consider using them as > >> a looper unit, as I think it´d be a limited choice for a serious > >> looper. Now thinking it as a delay unit, again from you actual or > >> past owners, what about the features, sound quality, ease of > >> use of each one, which is the best? > >> > >> Thanks again. > >> > >> Peace. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> *From:* Douglas Baldwin <mailto:coyotelk@optonline.net> > >> *To:* tunga.muzik <mailto:tunga.muzik@terra.com.br> ; > >> Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com > >> <mailto:Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com> > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:18 AM > >> *Subject:* Re: ...what to go for then? > >> > >> Hey community- > >> Have we ever discussed the difference between a looper > >> and a long delay? Methinks a looper can store a few audio > >> loops, can start, stop, restsart and/or continue on command, > >> and can "undo" one or more levels of looping. A long delay > >> won't do these things, but will have a feedback function so > >> loops can fade away as new material is added. Any more > >> differentiating features? > >> I ask this because I'm reading this thread, thinking, > >> Boss DD-20! Boss DD-20! Makes a great looper! (except it > >> doesn't do those "looper" things mentioned above) > >> > >> Douglas Baldwin, coyote-at-large > >> www.thecoyote.org <http://www.thecoyote.org> > >> coyotelk@optonline.net <mailto:coyotelk@optonline.net> > >> > >> "Life! Life! > >> Clouds and clowns! > >> You don't have to come down!" > >> - Sly and the Family Stone > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> > >> *From:* tunga.muzik <mailto:tunga.muzik@terra.com.br> > >> *To:* Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com > >> <mailto:Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com> > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:19 AM > >> *Subject:* ...what to go for then? > >> > >> Hi there, > >> > >> I´m also new to this community, been playing guitar for > >> 15 years now and have been invited by some DJs to perform > >> live with them. Obviously I need a looper, and I was just > >> about to go and get a RC-50 , but that was before I read > >> reviews on harmony-central, musiciansfriend.com, loopers > >> delight, etc.....I was excited about going stereo, having > >> 3 phrase tracks, such long recording time......bla, bla, > >> bla...........but as I would have it mainly for live > >> performances, just put it aside for this moment. > >> > >> RC-20XL is mono, seems to degrade sound quality as more > >> phrases are added onto previous recorded ones, has the 2 > >> seconds pressed pedal waiting time to change > >> recording/dubbing functions......sounds not pro enough. > >> > >> Also read a lot about some little issues on Digitech > >> JamMan, Boomerang, Electro Harmonix 2880, etc.......even > >> the Gibson Echoplex Digital ProPlus got bad reviews. > >> > >> Sincerely....I got lost in the middle of everything, so > >> it got cloudy for me to define what should I buy at this > >> moment, what will give me condition for a reliable and > >> creative live performance, and also be a smart option > >> regarding the cost X benefit X technology X quality issue. > >> > >> Counting on your expertise people....thanks a lot. > >> > >> Peace. > >> > >> TUNGA > >> > >> >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/411 - Release > >> Date: 7/8/2006 > >> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/411 - Release Date: > > 7/8/2006 > >