Re: boomerang vs. headrush

[Phaedebk@aol.com]

Dear all,

    Have to concur with the last post concerning the Zoom 2100, it is a 
great 
unit, though I have to admit, I prefer using the Boomerang for loops, the 
Zoom 2100 usually gets relegated to the role of different effects and the 
occasional sample and hold, but that's just my $0.02 for that one.  I will 
say that the extra $30.00 for the expression pedal is EXTREMELY worth it.

    As for the original post concerning whether or not you'd want to go 
for 
the Akai Headrush or the Boomerang, it really matters up to you, and what 
you're looking to use the looper for...  In my case, I end up using the 
Boomerang to create multiple drones and eventually get around to soloing 
over 
top of the loops that are generated in the Boomerang.  The reverse is 
probably the coolest "effect" on this beastie, though you have to remember 
that it is going to play everything in reverse that was sampled prior, and 
not just what you added.  Have to say that in lots of ways it reminds me 
of 
my old (tape) echoplexi but is MUCH quieter.  
    Not sure if the Headrush has this issue, but you'll really want to 
watch 
out for any line level equipment and you'll also want to take a few steps 
back occasionally.  It (the Boomerang) has a very tiny learning curve, but 
that's it, the unit is really intuitive!

    Tchus,

        Lee-ohki.