Re: EH 2880 notes

[Charles Zwicky <cazwicky@earthlink.net>]

Can we take this discussion to the loopers forum? It's much better 
format for this discussion...

http://loopingmusic.proboards99.com

Here is the topic:

http://loopingmusic.proboards99.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=eh&thread=1195226938




>I made some comments while close reading the manual.  Comments?
>I'm aware some things may have changed with the firmware mentioned 
>in another thread.
>
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>Notes on Electro Harmonix 2880 looper
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>Manual pp 10:
>Feedback control is partly possible. While overdubbing, previous 
>contents can be set to fade out with each loop.
>No direct way of simply activating a 'loop fade-out' function is 
>available, but can maybe be emulated using overdup without actually 
>recording new material.
>
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>Manual pp 13:
>The designated 2880 Foot Controller provides buttons for:
>New Loop, Record, Play, Track Select, Reverse, Octave
>Most buttons and faders et al.. still needs to be operated before being
>possible to use the Foot Controller.
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>Manual pp 19:
>In punch-in mode, hitting Record will immidiately start overwriting 
>a track at the location where Record is hit.  It isn't possible to 
>activate recording and just punch in replacement material in bits 
>where appropriate; IOW, 2880 doesn't have an input threshold 
>detection mechanism.  Just be ready and record!
>
>
>Manual pp 23:
>2880 has only a very basic MIDI implementation: Sync, Start/Stop 
>(recording), and Song Position Pointer.  Any mode buttons, 
>mix/control faders et al.. needs to be manually pressed before using 
>the sparse MIDI commands.
>
>It's strange not even the full Foot Controller functionality is MIDI 
>available.
>
>When used with an external MIDI Clock Master device not sending 
>contineous clock, the 2880 will still sync, but may lag behind.
>
>
>Manual - nowhere:
>It's clear the 2880 doesn't store any settings upon power-off, i.e. 
>any use must be setup after each power-on by operating buttons and 
>faders.
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>
>Conclusion: The 2880 is useful from the desk, on/at a keyboard and such,
>or with it's designated Foot Controller, though this will still only 
>provide limited remote control.
>
>--
>rgds,
>van Sinn


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