Re: New to looping..

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

hi Stephen,

thanks for bring that up.



how do you create the first loop on the SoundBite?

Is it possible to just tap at the start and the end of a loop
just like a regular live looping device?

Is it true that the lengths in beats of each loop is fixed?



andy




Stephen Scott wrote:
> Hi Tim, welcome to the the wonderful world of looping, and welcome to 
>the group.
> 
> It does seem that using PC or Mac and appropriate software might well be 
>the way for you to go, most hardware loopers wouldn't do all you require.
> 
> However, I will bring to your attention something that I have been using 
>as an important part of my livelooping set-up.  The RedSound Soundbite XL 
>is essentially just a loop-sampler (no overdubbing of any loop), but it 
>does allow 6 separate time related loops, all synced together nicely, 
>each one starting as soon as each loop is recorded.  Each loop can be 
>turned off, faded out, or reversed independently, and there is some nice 
>onboard filtering (unfortunately of all the loops en-masse).  The 'pro' 
>version has other features such as loop slicing, and the ability to 
>communicate with PC/MAC.  I have modified mine to give footswitch control 
>(not difficult).  
> 
> It's pretty simple and rather deficient as a general purpose looper in 
>many areas, but you might want to consider this.
> 
> Check out he manufacturers web site.
> 
> http://www.redsound.com/products
> 
> Stephen
> I have no affiliation with Redsound.
> 'Just another guitarist' ;)
> 
> www.myspace.com/sylvianfisher
>