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Re: Hardware Drum Looper Recommedations
Forget the brushes and go with MARACAS! :)
Paul Richards
---- Rafko M <rafko_m@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I forgot to add that I would be using this device very modestly, most of
>times single 8-bar phrase/sequence containing at most four drum
>components (bass drum, snare, cymbal and/or hi-hat). In other words, I am
>not at all concerned with the number of patterns/sequences that this
>device would be able to memorize, as long as it can memorize one. It
>would not even have to have or allow for memorizing of a high number of
>drum samples. The only imperatives are velocity-sensitive pads, live
>looping capability (construction of sequence during performance, without
>interruption, where I could shift in and out of recording mode without
>interrupting playback).
>
> I was hoping that there would be a sampler/sequencer suitable for this
>since
> I already have nice brush kit samples, but if there is no such thing,
>I would be okay with a drum machine that already has good brush samples.
>
>
> Rafko M <rafko_m@yahoo.com> wrote: Mark: thanks for the
>recommendation. As you said, the only problem is that it Command Stations
>no longer in production and I would be reluctant to buy them used. Is
>Roland Handsonic that you mentioned capable of live looping, as I
>described it in my original posting. I did not find anything about this
>when I read info about the older model. The new one does not seem to have
>sequencer at all.
>
> Rick: thanks a lot for suggesting this elaborate setup. Would you mind
>confirming for me whether Alesis SR-16 allows for on the fly
>sequencing, i.e. sequence recording and playback without performance flow
>being interrupted.
>
> Paul: Thanks for the reply. It seems to me that SPD-S does not have
>the sequencing capabilities that I need (on the fly drum style
>looping).
>
> I would be more inclined toward choosing a simpler setup, i.e. setup
>that reduces number of devices and cables, i.e. preferably a single unit,
>which is why something like E-MU Command Station would work. The idea of
>simplicity of setup is the reason why I am exploring hardware options as
>opposed to using a PC.
>
> Any other standalone samplers/sequencers or drum machines that are
>currently in production and that would be suitable for live looping as I
>described it earlier?
>
> Rale
>
> Paul Richards <paulrichard_rocks@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I know where one can get new XL-7's for $599. I think these were
>going for, what, $695, or so?
>
> Paul
>
> mark sottilaro <zerocrossing2001@yahoo.com> wrote:
> You've got a really limited choice my friend... when I
> asked the same question I found my only real choice
> was an E-MU Commandstation. Here's the problem, while
> it's an amazingly great Drum Machine/synth/sequencer,
> it's out of production and only found used. I love
> mine and packed it full of ROM cards (Beat
> Garden/World/Protozoa)
>
> You also might want to explore the Roland Handsonic
> route. Not the same animal at all, but an equally
> cool instrument. I hear they make a cheaper one now
> too.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Mark
>
> --- Rafko M wrote:
>
> > Could anyone recommend a hardware sequencer/sampler
> > or a drum machine (with a good acoustic brush kit)
> > with velocity sensitive pads that could be used for
> > live looping. This device would be a master and MIDI
> > synced with another looper. I would be using this
> > device only for triggering and looping of acoustic
> > brush kit drum sounds, and would be building
> > loops/sequences and quantizing them on the fly, i.e.
> > during performance. I am aware of Ableton Live and
> > its potential, but at this time I am looking for a
> > standalone hardware device, not a computer based
> > looper.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rale
> >
> >
> >
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