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Re: loops w/ live groups

Probably a primitive suggestion; but I would recommend using a
metronome.

Regards,
Jeff

On Wed, 2002-07-24 at 14:02, Jonathan Yandel wrote:
> Although I have the deepest respect for Fripp and his approach to 
>looping, I suppose what really interests me is the use of loops with a 
>live band--you know, not just soundscapes and drones, but also more 
>rhythmical loops.  However, getting these to sync up to a drummer (or 
>vice versa) can be a bit of a challenge, at least to a relatively new 
>"loopist".  I just figured I'd throw this question out there and 
>hopefully get some help: any tips on syncing loops up with a real drummer 
>(the first track off of the Bruford Levin Upper Extremities cd is a great 
>example)?  Right now I'm using a Jamman (thanks Mark!), so the 
>possibility of taking advantage of MIDI could work, if it supplied a 
>click track for my drummer...
> 
> Sorry if this distracts some of you from the loop as fx vs loop as 
>instrument debate 8^)
> 
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