Concerning Loop Processors.

[Jakey]

Firstly, sorry if this is a repost.

I have been wanting to invest in a Loop processor for a long while now(thank you Mr. Manring ) but i have no knowledge of them or what i should be looking for in a processor. I live in the middle of nowhere so there's no stores where i can go and try one out or what ever it is you city folk do.

Maybe you dudes can help me out. What should i look for in a good loop station? What do you guys use and why?

SUBQUESTION!!

I've also been wanting to add a compression processor to my live rig. What kind of compression processors do you guys use (or do you) and why?

thanks for your help

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[bongomania]

I realize this question is for Lawson and Manring, and I'll be interested to see their replies for sure, but just as food for thought: Check out www.loopersdelight.com for the best and most discussion of looping devices.

 

[Jakey]

hey thanks dude

i'd take any advice i can get. Steve and Michael arent the only people on the board PP

ive been to that sight befor and it is a bit over my head.

but thanks again man.

 

[Michael Manring]

I wish there were easy answers to these questions, Jakey, but it really depends on what you’re looking for. These days there are many different choices for loopers, ranging from basic ones to those with mind-blowing capabilities. And for compression the choices are even more vast. Perhaps the best bet is to start with something simple and see if it fits your needs? You can always work up from there.

 

[Jakey]

thanks a ton for the reply.

thats a good idea i hadn't really considered. it would certinly be better to try out something small the blow money on something i dont know how to use.

thanks again dude

 

[Marlat]

THe only thing I would add is talk with people about what you are going to use the looper for. There is a huge difference between single track loopers (Akai Headrush / Line 6 DL4 / Boss RC20 etc) and the multi-track loopers like the BOomerang, RC50, Looperlative etc. If your idea is just to create a loop on stage which you then solo over or lock in with the band, then the single track could be fine. However, if you want to "compose" on stage, then the multi-track is almost a must. Bryan Tyler is quite familiar with the differences if you PM him. That said, I've seen Richard Bona do an amazing solo voice piece on stage with just a single track Digitech Jam man so anything is possible!

 

[Jakey]

haha

thanks dude

see i didn't even know that much!! i think that for what i want to do a multi track looper is a must.

thanks man

 

[jfh2424]

What would you guys say is the best single track looper to buy? I don't think I need more than that. I've been looking around and it seems the Digitech Jam Man and the Boss unit are the two that come up most often.

However, it would be a bonus if it had programmed drum parts.

John

 

[Clark Dark]

if at all possible go to a music store and give them all a try. I own a Boomerang and find it extremely versatile. My brother a guitarist, owns a Lexicon MPX which has a Jam Man in it. When he wants to do a loop then add different phrases over his loop pattern he borrows the 'Rang because you can dub 7 loops over the original.

 

[rhino333]

I've been using the Jamman since it was introduced. I rarely loop live (though it obviously can be done). I usually precord my parts in Cubase, edit them (for sound and time) then port them to the Jamman.

I like the Jamman because I can essentially play without other musicians if needed and, with the controller pedal, I can trigger loops one after another. This allows me to record parts of songs and then loop them in any order I want live.

I also use the Jamman with my band to add taped sound affects and keyboard parts to songs when needed.