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_tom_

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Loop pedals
« on: February 01, 2009, 11:29:34 PM »
I'm looking into getting a looper pedal just because they seem like so much fun and if I get good with one I could accompany myself at the open mic nights here :)

Basically, which should I go for? It looks like its between the Boss RC-20XL and the RC-50.

Is there any need for the RC-50? It has the ability to have 3 seperate channels and wav import so I could basically add pre-recorded bass and drum patterns then play over the top, as well as the other fun stuff that you can do with a normal one. It just looks very complicated and perhaps overkill, considering the price..

Any advice?
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Re: Loop pedals
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2009, 11:49:41 PM »
You know my thoughts on the RC-20XL, as I've had one for a couple of weeks now; but I can't help feeling it's a tad over-complicated perhaps...? I pretty much never use the metro function, and i only ever use one of the 11 available phrase slots. I also think that the input and output level controls are pretty pointless; usually i'll just want to record what i'm playing! I don't need boost or cut! I'll use my volume control on the guitar...

It might be worth looking at the new Digitech Hardwire Looper - i seem to remember it getting a great review in a magazine quite recently (either Guitarist or Guitar Buyer). It also seems to be a rather nice delay!
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Re: Loop pedals
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2009, 11:55:44 PM »
How do the 11 phrase slots work? can you like pre-record something on slot 2, then mid "performance" say on slot 1, change the phrase knob to 2 and play that over the top whilst still having what you recorded on slot 1 still playing? If that makes any sense...

edit - that digitech one looks easy to use and could also be used as a delay pedal if I got bored of it.. hmm. They also have the JamMan.
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Re: Loop pedals
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2009, 12:21:47 AM »
Quote from: _tom_ on February 01, 2009, 11:55:44 PM
How do the 11 phrase slots work? can you like pre-record something on slot 2, then mid "performance" say on slot 1, change the phrase knob to 2 and play that over the top whilst still having what you recorded on slot 1 still playing? If that makes any sense...

edit - that digitech one looks easy to use and could also be used as a delay pedal if I got bored of it.. hmm. They also have the JamMan.
Nah it's more like 11 phrases you can record, and then select the one you want with a knob and press the left pedal to play it. It's a bit useless because it has a rotary knob to select the phrase - and unless you're very good with your feet you'll have trouble live.
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Re: Loop pedals
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2009, 07:55:09 AM »
theirs the akai headrush too thats the one katie toadstool uses live with good results.
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Re: Loop pedals
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2009, 08:09:41 PM »
The Digitech Jamman is the nads - awesome live as well. With a large CF Card - loads of loops.
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