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Re: Synchronizing Real Time Drumming with a Prerecorded Loop wasRe: query 'real time live looping'
I haven't tried one of these, but it might be what you're looking for:
http://www.ploytec.com/34one/
Seems like your drummer could either stomp or hit it occasionally to
establish tempo (and update the tempo). Good luck with your work.
Dig
Dan Ash wrote:
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> >> both sides of the problem..........being the looper or responding
> to a loop that I can't control myself, live.
>
> What about synching my looper to a tap-tempo controller that the
> drummer manages?
>
> I have been trying to configure a looping environment for myself and
> an electronic percussionist who uses a VST sampler/loop playback
> virtual instrument hosted by his recording software. I have been
> taking a sync signal out from the computer with some success, and my
> Repeater loops stay in sync with his drum loops. However I'm looking
> for a solution that will allow us to take it outside the studio.
>
> Syncing to the computer doesn't allow for tempo changes on the fly, so
> I figured the logical extension would be to remove the computer and
> substitute some sort of tap-tempo device. It seems like I should be
> able to let the drummer control the looper tempo (assuming they can
> play to the tempo they establish themselves). Anyone tried this in
> practice? What would be a good tap-tempo device so the drummer could
> provide the MIDI sync output?
>
> A secondary consideration - I'd like to avoid using headphones...
>
> Thanks,
> Dan Ash
> White Plains, NY
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