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nhirst



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Loop pedals... new
      #975228 - 11/03/12 08:39 PM
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Hello,

So I want to buy a loop pedal. Late to the game, I know. It's not actually for me, it's for my alt-folk-soloist fiancee. (Ahhhh... Shh, don't tell her.)

The Boss RC-30 seems like the best bet, but I'm concerned about the apparent 1/4-second drop out between phrases. So wondering: are there any alternatives out there? Don't need pre-recorded loops or anything - much more interested in effects, usability, and suitability for live use (including with mics).

Cheers,

Nick


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IvanSC



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Re: Loop pedals... new [Re: nhirst]
      #975243 - 11/03/12 11:46 PM
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I have used and liked digitech's stuff, but the Akai headrush is supposedly really good for one man(woman) banding.
But unfortunately I have zero experience of them.

And yes it does seem like the boss/roland ones do have an issue with delayed changeover.

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Richie Royale



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Re: Loop pedals... new [Re: nhirst]
      #975881 - 15/03/12 12:18 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNujJ_hOixA

KT Tunstall uses the Headrush.

Dub FX uses the Boss RC 50.

http://www.roland.co.uk/articles/default.aspx?a=10981

I've seen Andreya Triana use the Line 6 one for her vocal looping work.

I don't know which has the best spec, but head over to http://www.loopers-delight.com/loop.html for more in depth info.

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onesecondglance



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Re: Loop pedals... new [Re: nhirst]
      #975904 - 15/03/12 02:17 PM
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i picked up an EH Memory Man with Hazarai over xmas and found the looper on it simple and effective. it's not the most sophisticated out there but it is fun.

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Re: Loop pedals... [Re: nhirst]
      #975955 - 15/03/12 05:54 PM
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Mr Giltrap uses a Boss RC20-XL.

Now discontinued, but serves him well:

Gordon Giltrap using his loopstation...(video)


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