Re: I need a better sounding sampler than a Boomerang!

[Scott Winzinger <zing@sigecom.net>]

Thanks Tim for the excellent advise.

Take care,

Scott



Tim Nelson wrote:

> At 10:36 AM 9/30/00 -0400, you wrote:
> >Are these other devices(Jamman, Echoplex) that much better (than the
> Boomerang)?
> >Can you hear the difference in quality with these other devices?
>
> It all depends on what you want to do with it. Check the specs in the 
>Tools
> of the Trade section of the LD site, and you can compare the respective
> sampling rates. You'll find that the Boomerang is one of the lowest in
> terms of sampling rate (hence your complaints with the sound quality), 
>yet
> is quite flexible and has a nice long loop time. (The upgraded version is
> even more flexible.) On the other end of the spectrum, the Akai Headrush
> has an excellent sampling rate and sounds great, but is severely limited 
>in
> loop time and functionality. Yes, you CAN hear a difference in sound
> quality between many of these units, but again, depending on what you 
>want
> to do with your looper(s) the other features may be the deciding factor.
> They've all got pros and cons; the EDP arguably blows away most of the
> competition in terms of depth and features, but it can be hard to get 
>one;
> reports of service and reliability issues are probably grossly inflated,
> but they're there nonetheless. Lexicon bailed on the Jamman long ago, so
> you'll be hunting for an overpriced used one. The Line6 DL4 is loved or
> hated, depending on who you ask. Check out the Tools of the Trade 
>section,
> and compare the user reviews and overall features (sampling rate, overdub
> capability, loop time, upgradeability, user interface differences,
> rackmount v.s. floor, MIDI features or the lack thereof, cost/value, et
> cetera) and you'll get a better feel for which one is most appropriate 
>for
> your needs. Also, the list archive is LOADED with user reactions; search
> around the time each new box or upgrade came out and you'll find tons of
> answers to your questions.
>
> Tim