Looking for something I can play backing tracks and have them repeat/loop automatically. Also looking to play certain riffs in songs and have them repeat automatically without having to manually start and stop them and cue up every time. In order for me to practice that riff until I get it down. If anyone has ideas what would work best for me it would be great.
Looper or not???
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crguti
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Re: Looper or not???
Line 6 has a dedicated looper which allows you to loop static chord progressions, as well as having a 'line in' to save mp3s, etc. Digitech is coming out with at least 3 new loopers over the next few months, but I haven't tried them. I use loopers a little differently, so what I use wouldn't really work for you.
Line 6 has a dedicated looper which allows you to loop static chord progressions, as well as having a 'line in' to save mp3s, etc. Digitech is coming out with at least 3 new loopers over the next few months, but I haven't tried them. I use loopers a little differently, so what I use wouldn't really work for you.
ImmortalSix
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Re: Looper or not???
Digitech JamMan, the new one.
I tried all of the mid level true loopers out there - Line6, Boss, and Digitech
I landed on the Digitech because it's user interface is the best for actual live use. Actually I take that back, the Line6 was best for actual live use, but I have heard a lot about bad switches and bad reliability so I stayed away. The BOSS was pretty abysmal - I really don't understand why it was so bad, since BOSS's user interfaces are usually really straightforward.
I think Digitech has made the perfect looper with this new one.
I could tell you what I love about mine:
1) It has an XLR mic input, so I can loop vocal parts as well, which I do, all the time. So fun to harmonize with yourself.
2) It has a USB in/out, so you can literally drag and drop the things you record to your computer (never have to lose a loop again!) AND you can drag and drop stuff from your computer onto it, like backing tracks you downloaded, or simply a song you like and want to play with. AWESOME.
3) Storage space: I have a 2GB card in mine, which means SIX AND A HALF HOURS OF AUDIO. The new ones have SDHC slots (SD high capacity) so you can have 16 hours of audio on one card. Dayum.
Cards are cheap, so if you were a solo musician, you could keep multiple CF cards around if you had a really long set (remember that 1 hour worth of music with 6 parts is 6 hours of audio)
4) It has individual gain controls for the mic signal, the guitar signal, the beat / click signal, and the overall loop level that leaves the box and goes to your amp. SUPER TWEAKABLE.
I searched high and low for the best looper in the reasonable price range (i.e. I wasn't looking at $$$$ Boomerangs and Oberheims) and this is what I found to be the best for the buck. I love BOSS pedals and have a lot of them, but from my research, this is the looper to have!
Digitech JamMan, the new one.
I tried all of the mid level true loopers out there - Line6, Boss, and Digitech
I landed on the Digitech because it's user interface is the best for actual live use. Actually I take that back, the Line6 was best for actual live use, but I have heard a lot about bad switches and bad reliability so I stayed away. The BOSS was pretty abysmal - I really don't understand why it was so bad, since BOSS's user interfaces are usually really straightforward.
I think Digitech has made the perfect looper with this new one.
I could tell you what I love about mine:
1) It has an XLR mic input, so I can loop vocal parts as well, which I do, all the time. So fun to harmonize with yourself.
2) It has a USB in/out, so you can literally drag and drop the things you record to your computer (never have to lose a loop again!) AND you can drag and drop stuff from your computer onto it, like backing tracks you downloaded, or simply a song you like and want to play with. AWESOME.
3) Storage space: I have a 2GB card in mine, which means SIX AND A HALF HOURS OF AUDIO. The new ones have SDHC slots (SD high capacity) so you can have 16 hours of audio on one card. Dayum.
Cards are cheap, so if you were a solo musician, you could keep multiple CF cards around if you had a really long set (remember that 1 hour worth of music with 6 parts is 6 hours of audio)
4) It has individual gain controls for the mic signal, the guitar signal, the beat / click signal, and the overall loop level that leaves the box and goes to your amp. SUPER TWEAKABLE.
I searched high and low for the best looper in the reasonable price range (i.e. I wasn't looking at $$$$ Boomerangs and Oberheims) and this is what I found to be the best for the buck. I love BOSS pedals and have a lot of them, but from my research, this is the looper to have!
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lpmarshall
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Re: Looper or not???
I pre-ordered the Digitech Jamman Stereo, should be shipping in May sometime according to my rep at Sweetwater.
I've never used a looper, but I can't wait for it to get here.
I pre-ordered the Digitech Jamman Stereo, should be shipping in May sometime according to my rep at Sweetwater.
I've never used a looper, but I can't wait for it to get here.
guitarded
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Re: Looper or not???
The full size version of that pedal is easier and sounds better as well. Never tried the Jam Man. The tone of the playback on the RC-2 is pretty bad.... You loose a lot or your highs.
The full size version of that pedal is easier and sounds better as well. Never tried the Jam Man. The tone of the playback on the RC-2 is pretty bad.... You loose a lot or your highs.