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MD looping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Nelson" <psychle62@yahoo.com>
> I've used MiniDisc decks as (non-real-time) loopers;
> since they're random access, if you edit a sample so
> there's no glitch at the seam, and set the deck to
> Repeat One, it'll loop without a gap. If you set up
> several decks with a mixer, you can play the faders
> like a keyboard. Unfortunately, I used Sony decks
> which have extremely fragile loading mechanisms, and
> Sony doesn't really like to honor their warranty. I've
> done similar things with CD players and/or cassette
> decks loaded with endless loop tapes, but MiniDisc
> works better, at least until the little plastic gears
> eat themselves.
The Sonys do it - but not all MD players will do a smooth loop.
It's important to test this before buying one, if looping the MD
is on one's agenda.
Cheers,
Scott M2
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