Re: Burning Loopy Idea

[Michael Clark <mcl451@airmail.net>]

Cool idea.

Michael

At 01:59 PM 9/13/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Three people at my work place just came back from the Burning Man
>festival and I am now infected with the dust from Black Rock.  This
>means that I must go to next year's Man - and bring an exhibit. So, I am
>thinking up a delightful looping thing.  What I had in mind will require
>at least three loopers, more if I can afford it.
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>Since I do not want to risk taking my beloved EDP to the 120 degree
>stinking desert I am looking for cheaper substitutes, preferably
>something that could run off batteries.
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>All I need is 10 to 28 seconds delay with overdub and feedback level
>control.  I do not need undo, multiply, or insert.  My DL/6 almost works
>for this but it does not have the feedback control.
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>Is there anything that fits this description?  I've looked at the
>Headrush and it seems to be a likely choice.  Any other suggestions?
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>My idea is to have 7 or 8 bells (made from old oxygen canisters) tuned
>to a Just scale of some sort.  These are then miked and fed to
>individual loops, maybe two or three per loop, depending on $$.  The
>loops are mixed to one signal which is split: one going to minimal
>stereo effects and amp, the other to a Sustainiac Model B which is fed
>back to each bell with a physically attached transducer.  My hope is
>that a few whacks with a rubber mallet will regenerate into a beautiful
>undulating harmonic soundscape, bring peace to the world, and cure
>cancer.  Well, at least make a cool noise!  I've got access to two bells
>now and hope to test out the concept with my EDP soon.
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>Anyone here with suggestions?  I live in Oakland, California, if there
>is anyone in the Bay Area who is interested in collaborating I'd love to
>hear from you.
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>-Allan
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