Re: [Harp-L] Useage of looping gear

[Ross Macdonald <pdxharpdog@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Son of Dave is brilliant! In addition to his technical prowess with looping, he also has great harp lines especially on low keyed harps. 

IMHO, one of the most innovative harp players out there today.

Ross Macdonald

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On Jan 14, 2013, at 8:35 AM, Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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
>> 
>>