Re: FlyLoops and electronic instruments

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

Jeffrey Larson wrote:

> REX2 is a file format for storing "beat sliced" loops.  It has nothing
> to do with pitch shifting.  Beat sliced loops can be played back with
> special software to achieve a form of time stretch, changing the tempo
> without changing the pitch.  Basically loops are cut up into multiple
> "slices", typically with a slice for each beat or fraction of a beat.
> To change the tempo, the playback software shifts each slice closer
> together (to speed up) or farther apart (to slow down).  This works
> well for percussive loops with obvious beats and slices carefully
> designed so they don't cut off sustained notes.  It doesn't work well
> for non-percussive loops such as a legato horn line.
> 

Sounds like a fantastic feature to put in a looper.

;-)



Actually, doesn't the Redsound Cycloops do this? Stephen?

andy butler