Re: LP2 Random Retrigger - Quarter/Quadruple Speed

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

Rick Walker wrote:

> *Isn't there a nice demo of 1/2 1/4 speed on you tube somewhere that
> really shows how that can be used.
> *
> the 1/4,  quadruple speed works exactly like 1/2, double speed in a DL-4 
> or EDP.
> ......no different........

Sure, but the way *you* use the speed change while building up layers 
is a lot more interesting that the more common technique
of "do a loop then half speed it", and I reckon that 1/4
speed works much better used in your way.


> *I couldn't hear the effect *exactly* as described here in the demo 
> (random retrigger)
> Is it more accurately "jump to Random position and keep re-triggering to 
> it  while button
> is held down"?
> *No,*

right, so where does that rapid retriggering (stutter) sound
come from? 
...and I thought I heard those getting looped too.


> 'play' ostinato rhythmic patterns with your foot whose timbre changes 
> continually every time you press the pedal.

so it really needs a smooth loop for that to be perceivable




> As soon as BIll and I have saleable LP-2s in our hot little hands, we'll 
> begin making a Video Manual
> and be available for questions.   I promise.
>
> Rick Walker

excellent

andy