Re: trying to find the right looping tool

["Art Simon" <art.simon@lycos.com>]

Bryan,

If you are using your guitar port with a PC, you might consider a software 
looper.  Since you are already using a computer, it wouldn't add any more 
equipment or expense to your set up.  I like Elottronix XL, which is a VST 
plug in modeled after Robert Fripp's old tape set-up:
http://www.uv.es/%7Eruizcan/p_vst.htm

You'll need some sort of VST host program to use it.  I've had good luck 
with both Audiomulch and EnergyXT.

Ambiloop is a stand alone app that also has a good reputation.

Since Elottronix and Ambiloop are freeware, you won't lose anything by 
giving them a try. Another nice thing about software loopers is that it's 
straightforward to keep them in sync with a drum machine or sequencer.
---
Art Simon
http://art.simon.tripod.com
http://artsimon.iuma.com
simart@null.net


--------- Original Message ---------
DATE: Thu, 13 May 2004 13:23:10
From: Bryanvandonslear@wmconnect.com
To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
Cc: 

I am new to the list and I am trying to figure out which looping device to 
buy.  I am mainly a guitarist.  I have been playing witht the digital 
delay in my guitarport which has a couple of seconds of delay and which 
gets dense very quickly. 

My main reference for looping is Robert Fripps Frippertronics.  I would 
like to be able to have a looper that will basically do what Fripps 
equipment did.....loop things so I can play against them and build layers. 
 I am thinking that a unit like the line 6 unit, boomerang, or Boss loop 
station should do this nicely but I am not completely sure. 
I also noticed in an ad in Guitarworld that Akai has released a new 
version of the Headrush.....it is E2 rather than E1.  Does anyone know 
anything about this unit. 

I will be using the unit with a guitar port.  This has no effects loop so 
I am wondering one should put the loop unit ahead of the guitarport or 
after it.   

If anyone can shed light on these issues I would be greatly appreciative. 

Bryan 



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