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Re: ...what to go for then?
"Also, it´d be cool to go stereo, but as far as I know, the RC-50 is the
only that would go stereo, and RC-50 is not a choice now. "
But the Boomerang IS a choice!? If one doesn't care about sound quality, I
guess. I bought one once and sent it back as it sounded very muddy.
Paul
---- Joshua Carroll <josh@infinivert.com> wrote:
> Cool! Sounds like a fun show.
>
> I'm no hardware expert, but I'd look at the Gibson Echoplex Digital Pro
> I know it does all you want. If you ask around on this list, there may
> be one or two up for sale. If you want to do multiple loops with
> separate volumes, etc., you'll have to look at the Looperlative or go
> the laptop route. The Boomerang might also work. I believe it does
> Verse/Chorus type "Or" loops, but I don't know if it has a multiply
> function for laying longer loops over shorter ones. The Repeater might
> also be cool to use with a DJ since I hear it has some pretty cool
> time-stretching capabilities, but beyond that I don't know any of it's
> functionality. Other people on here might be able to make other
> suggestions.
>
> Also, be aware that I believe most of the hardware loopers out there are
> mono, not stereo.
>
> Good luck!
>
> --Josh
>
>
>
> tunga.muzik wrote:
> > Well, what do you want to do?
> > - Mostly to be able to loop in sync to what a Dj is playing.
> >
> > Are you playing an instrument, singing, beatboxing?
> > - Yes, I´d be playing guitars, bass guitar and singing.
> >
> > Is it important for you to be able to have seperate loops for
> > verse/chorus type structures or to overdub longer phrases overtop of
> > shorter ones?
> > - Yes this is very important.
> >
> > Do you need to be able to control volumes of seperate loops
> > simultaneously?
> > - Not so important at first, but really cool.
> >
> > Also, it´d be cool to go stereo, but as far as I know, the RC-50 is
> > the only that would go stereo, and RC-50 is not a choice now. All
> > others I guess would cost me double to do so.
> >
> > --Josh
> >
> >
> >
> > tunga.muzik wrote:
> >
> >> I´m going with the individual items idea. I really ain´t got the
> >> time to try a laptop system, although that sure might have its
> >> highlights.
> >>
> >> The purpose of question at first was really _to have info from
> >> you guys who own or have owned and performed live_ with models
> >> like RC-20, RC-20XL, JamMan, Boomerang, Akai Headrush....the
> >> standard units, cause I´ll probably go for one of these. Also,
> >> it´d be so cool learning with you people who have performed with
> >> a DJ, in a "live" experience. That would really make clear which
> >> features can not fail, or must be reliable at all.
> >>
> >> See, at this point it´s about getting the coolest/best individual
> >> unit, so that I can perform a very reliable/creative gig with the
> >> DJ community and/or a stand alone act - have in mind I would go
> >> for the RC-50 before reading web reviews about it, so it´s not
> >> all about saving a few bucks.
> >>
> >> Also, the DD-20 and LINE 6 DL4, I wouldn´t consider using them as
> >> a looper unit, as I think it´d be a limited choice for a serious
> >> looper. Now thinking it as a delay unit, again from you actual or
> >> past owners, what about the features, sound quality, ease of
> >> use of each one, which is the best?
> >>
> >> Thanks again.
> >>
> >> Peace.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> *From:* Douglas Baldwin <mailto:coyotelk@optonline.net>
> >> *To:* tunga.muzik <mailto:tunga.muzik@terra.com.br> ;
> >> Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> >> <mailto:Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:18 AM
> >> *Subject:* Re: ...what to go for then?
> >>
> >> Hey community-
> >> Have we ever discussed the difference between a looper
> >> and a long delay? Methinks a looper can store a few audio
> >> loops, can start, stop, restsart and/or continue on command,
> >> and can "undo" one or more levels of looping. A long delay
> >> won't do these things, but will have a feedback function so
> >> loops can fade away as new material is added. Any more
> >> differentiating features?
> >> I ask this because I'm reading this thread, thinking,
> >> Boss DD-20! Boss DD-20! Makes a great looper! (except it
> >> doesn't do those "looper" things mentioned above)
> >>
> >> Douglas Baldwin, coyote-at-large
> >> www.thecoyote.org <http://www.thecoyote.org>
> >> coyotelk@optonline.net <mailto:coyotelk@optonline.net>
> >>
> >> "Life! Life!
> >> Clouds and clowns!
> >> You don't have to come down!"
> >> - Sly and the Family Stone
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >>
> >> *From:* tunga.muzik <mailto:tunga.muzik@terra.com.br>
> >> *To:* Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> >> <mailto:Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:19 AM
> >> *Subject:* ...what to go for then?
> >>
> >> Hi there,
> >>
> >> I´m also new to this community, been playing guitar for
> >> 15 years now and have been invited by some DJs to perform
> >> live with them. Obviously I need a looper, and I was just
> >> about to go and get a RC-50 , but that was before I read
> >> reviews on harmony-central, musiciansfriend.com, loopers
> >> delight, etc.....I was excited about going stereo, having
> >> 3 phrase tracks, such long recording time......bla, bla,
> >> bla...........but as I would have it mainly for live
> >> performances, just put it aside for this moment.
> >>
> >> RC-20XL is mono, seems to degrade sound quality as more
> >> phrases are added onto previous recorded ones, has the 2
> >> seconds pressed pedal waiting time to change
> >> recording/dubbing functions......sounds not pro enough.
> >>
> >> Also read a lot about some little issues on Digitech
> >> JamMan, Boomerang, Electro Harmonix 2880, etc.......even
> >> the Gibson Echoplex Digital ProPlus got bad reviews.
> >>
> >> Sincerely....I got lost in the middle of everything, so
> >> it got cloudy for me to define what should I buy at this
> >> moment, what will give me condition for a reliable and
> >> creative live performance, and also be a smart option
> >> regarding the cost X benefit X technology X quality issue.
> >>
> >> Counting on your expertise people....thanks a lot.
> >>
> >> Peace.
> >>
> >> TUNGA
> >>
> >>
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