New List Member making critical equipment decisions

["Jon Wagner" <jondrums@hotmail.com>]

Hey guys-
  For years I've had what I thought to be my own "unique" vision of a solo 
performance using loops to make my music:)  I've never had the money to 
put 
together a rig or the time to build one myself. Just a few days ago, I 
stumbled across the looper's delight page and realized that there were 
others doing exactly the things I want to do! Needless to say, I am 
excited 
to join the community.
  After talking to as many people as I can find, I have narrowed my search 
(I think) down to either an EDP or an electrix repeater.  I would be 
interested to hear your opinions on which might be the better choice for 
me 
(understanding that information on the repeater is somewhat harder to come 
by).
  I am a professional (I have a day job too though) jazz drummer and I'm 
looking to expand my live sound.  I play mostly acoustically in small 
settings. I have no experience with midi devices, keyboards, and no 
interest 
in playing electronic drums.  However, I would describe myself as 
technically very competent with much knowledge in recording technology and 
techniques.  At one point I started to work out schematics for a simple 
digital looping device, then abandoned that for a failed attempt at coding 
a 
mac to do it.  I gave up when I realized that there were quality options 
available commercially.

  *My first goal is to build a small looping unit consisting of a 
microphone, a looping device, and a keyboard type amplifier/speaker so 
that 
I can loop live auxiliary percussion while I play my drums acoustically.
  *If this is a success, I want to put together a more advanced rig 
(hopefully using the same looping device that I would then be familiar 
with) 
consisting of a well mic'ed drum kit, auxiliary percussion mic, 8 or 12 
channel mixer, and a looping device to output to a PA.  Possibly adding 
triggering ability and specialty effects.
  *My ultimate goal is to create a solo live act which would be sort of a 
performance art/looping musical journey.  My vision calls for several 
percussion "stations" each mic'ed and hooked to a central looping device, 
with full control at each "station."

I've landed a job which should support this nasty habit for a while, but I 
would really like to make the right choice in the equipment I buy.  Any 
takers in doling out advise?
bye-
jon
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