Re: [LOOP] REQ: loop devices and amps for busking

[burnett@pobox.com]

On Wed, 28 Sep 2005, Bernhard Wagner LD wrote:

> Hi
>
> I'm trying to find out which battery-operated loop devices and amps 
>exist.
> (I mean portable and independent of wall outlet... for busking!)
>
>> From http://www.loopersdelight.com/tools/tools.html I collected:
> Line6             DL-4
> Boss              Gigadelay DD-20
>
> Akai              E2 Headrush
No
(and E1 as well: also No)

> Electro-Harmonix  16 Second Digital Delay
No
(reissue, I don't know about the original)

> Peavey            PVDJ
?

> Boomerang         Boomerang
No

Digitech Jamman
No

H&K Replex
No

Big Briar MF-104
No

Moog Music MF-104Z, MF-104SD
No

Z-Vex Lo-Fi Loop Junky
Yes

> So far, I know the DL-4, Gigadelay DD-20 are battery operable but I'm not
> sure about the others.
> Maybe it could make sense to add this criterion (battery-operable or 
>not) to
> the "Tools of the Trade" pages?
>
> Are there any other battery-operated loop devices?
> I'm not mentioning the Boss RC-20 and RC-20XL because they don't allow to
> control Feedback: it's always at 100%, right?
>
> In this vein I'd be interested in experiences of other musicians on this
> list with battery-based looping, including portable amps...
>
> E.g. Gary Lehmann seems to be experienced in this?
> http://www.loopers-delight.com/LDarchive/200404/msg00085.html
>
> Thank you
> Bernhard

best,
Steve B
http://www.subscapeannex.com/about_steve.html