What kind of Loopers?

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What kind of Loopers?

Post by rubysmooch » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:21 pm

Specifically for live performances:

Looking for a looper that I can create several loops w/and be able to control each loop individually w/effects etc. Want something that can loop for a good amount of time at least 10 minutes for an individual loop. I also want it to be compatible w/keyboards/samplers.

P.S. I have a KP3 I'd be willing to trade straight up for if anyone is interested.
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Re: What kind of Loopers?

Post by space6oy » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:29 pm

check out the electrix repeater and the boss RC-50. don't think you're going to find a looper with individual fx send/return for each of its tracks though...
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Re: What kind of Loopers?

Post by pricklyrobot » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:48 am

If you haven't come across it already, you may find this handy: http://www.looproom.com/looperchart.php
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Re: What kind of Loopers?

Post by space6oy » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:51 am

nice chart. no info on send/return though.
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Re: What kind of Loopers?

Post by Stab Frenzy » Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:02 am

rubysmooch wrote:Looking for a looper that I can create several loops w/and be able to control each loop individually w/effects etc. Want something that can loop for a good amount of time at least 10 minutes for an individual loop. I also want it to be compatible w/keyboards/samplers.
The only thing I can think of that can do all that is the looper in Ableton Live.
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Re: What kind of Loopers?

Post by ninja6485 » Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:16 am

keyboard sampler.
This looks like a psychotropic reaction. No wonder it's so popular...
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Re: What kind of Loopers?

Post by aeon » Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:36 pm

The Looperlative can do a ~12.5 minute stereo loop, and has 2 stereo sends and returns.

With its 128MB memory, it will do up to 8 stereo loops at ~90 seconds each.

I don’t fully know the capabilities of the unit, but an Elektron Octatrack might be an option to look at.

A laptop with audio I/O seems to be your best bet here.


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