Re: [Harp-L] Useage of looping gear

[Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Son of Dave is absolutely brilliant at using a looper as an instrument.  I
think people look at the rig and assume it is pretty straightforward, but
it isn't.  Everything that he does is extremely inventive and clever.  What
I enjoy most is his ability to create arrangements.  Most people, including
myself, limit the use of the looper to basic progressions.  I tried to do
more complicated progressions, but what I've failed at is being able to
quickly create b sections to songs.

In the end, I've always appreciated the ability to create basic band sounds
and fantastic songs.  I really owe it to myself to get back to more
playing...I, in fact, have a couple of acoustic leads to follow up with
this week, but summer might be a good time to revisit some solo looping.
 My issue being I have no interest beyond one set and would rather play
with someone else.

The most fun I had was doing some looping with a guitar player.  That was
fun!
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On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Mike and other looper enthusiasts...
>
> regarding "Honestly, I never had the
> time to woodshed to do it right."
>
> I know what you mean...it adds a layer of practice since the live looping
> itself is an additional skill that must be practiced to pull off live.
>  But...if you ever want to see what it looks like when "done right" look no
> further than this:
>
> Jarle Bernhoft<https://www.youtube.com/results?q=jarle+bernhoft&aq=0&sugexp=chrome,mod%3D18&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=w1>
>
> Not a harp player, but his use of the tool is a good reference point to
> shoot for.
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 11:17 AM, Mike <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Loopy HD is really nice, but once you get it all set-up, it runs a lot.
>>  You need a iOS device, something to connect your rig (iRig works but is
>> noisey), and more than likely, a midi controller.  I find that using it as
>> a "live" tool is too hard when using the touch screen on my iPad.  I would
>> imagine it would totally kill with a midi-controller, though.
>>
>> So, if you add up the cost of just an iPad or iPod touch simply to have
>> the
>> program (and you'll for sure need something to connect your rig to the
>> device), you can get a really nice hardware looper like the Boomerang III.
>>  The Boomerang let's you do a ton of stuff compared to the RC-50, etc.  It
>> will record in stereo and output in stereo, but you can't mix in stereo
>> like you can with Loopy HD.
>>
>> In theory, I was using Loopy HD to record at home so I could export loops
>> and mix in stereo...https://soundcloud.com/mike-fugazzi/carolina-blues.
>>  I
>> just used an iPad 2 and iRig for this.  For live work, I would use the
>> Boomerang
>> III...
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MJdVTas2wE&feature=share&list=UU0I_IUGbbj_KunFaq4bxwQg
>>
>> I haven't done any looping since this summer.  Honestly, I never had the
>> time to woodshed to do it right.  I have a slew of ideas in my head, but
>> never take the time to work them out, lol.
>>
>> On Monday, January 14, 2013 7:58:30 AM UTC-6, joy_top top wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > I have loopy Hd also, but for me the RC-50 has so much more.
>> > I wish Loopy would work better.
>> >
>> > It doesn't have any feedback control.
>> > It doesn't have pedals.
>> > While the iphone mic works, using external mics, such as what the irig
>> > enables, introduces so much noise. Going direct digital on the thirty
>> pin
>> > cleans up the sound, but reduces the sample rate by half over the RC-50.
>> > It doesnt have midi unless you add more to it.
>> > It doesn't have individual programming for tracks, nor selection of
>> > different programs.
>> > It doesnt undo.
>> > It doesn't have mic power.
>> > It doesnt have a mic connection.
>> > It doesn't have stereo input.
>> > It doesn't reverse.
>> >
>> > Loopy does have 12 loops, but it lacks a lot since it is only software
>> > running on a smart phone. It really doesn't come close to the RC-50,
>> Imo,
>> > but the rc-50 is special in that it is the only one of the boss line
>> that
>> > can have feedback control.
>> >
>> > Still loopy is a fun app, especially since it is cheaper than a six
>> pack.
>> >
>> > Denis
>> >
>> > Sent from the star cluster Memory Alpha
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
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