Re: EH 2880 notes

[Ryan Adlaf <ryanadlaf@yahoo.com>]

Thanks van Sinn, this is great feedback.

I'm really curious if anyone has gotten rid of the EH footpedal and  
replaced it with a keyboard or foot MIDI controller?  I'm  
contemplating introducing the 2880 to a band setting, using the 2880  
to be the master looper for multiple players.  If the 2880 can handle  
robust messing from a keyboard or an FCB, it could be the difference  
maker for getting this concept on its feet.

Thanks!


On Nov 16, 2007, at 6:39 AM, van Sinn wrote:

> I made some comments while close reading the manual.  Comments?
> I'm aware some things may have changed with the firmware mentioned  
> in another thread.
>
>
>
> Notes on Electro Harmonix 2880 looper
>
>
> Manual pp 10:
> Feedback control is partly possible. While overdubbing, previous  
> contents can be set to fade out with each loop.
> No direct way of simply activating a 'loop fade-out' function is  
> available, but can maybe be emulated using overdup without actually  
> recording new material.
>
>
> Manual pp 13:
> The designated 2880 Foot Controller provides buttons for:
> New Loop, Record, Play, Track Select, Reverse, Octave
> Most buttons and faders et al.. still needs to be operated before  
> being
> possible to use the Foot Controller.
>
>
> Manual pp 19:
> In punch-in mode, hitting Record will immidiately start overwriting  
> a track at the location where Record is hit.  It isn't possible to  
> activate recording and just punch in replacement material in bits  
> where appropriate; IOW, 2880 doesn't have an input threshold  
> detection mechanism.  Just be ready and record!
>
>
> Manual pp 23:
> 2880 has only a very basic MIDI implementation: Sync, Start/Stop  
> (recording), and Song Position Pointer.  Any mode buttons, mix/ 
> control faders et al.. needs to be manually pressed before using  
> the sparse MIDI commands.
>
> It's strange not even the full Foot Controller functionality is  
> MIDI available.
>
> When used with an external MIDI Clock Master device not sending  
> contineous clock, the 2880 will still sync, but may lag behind.
>
>
> Manual - nowhere:
> It's clear the 2880 doesn't store any settings upon power-off, i.e.  
> any use must be setup after each power-on by operating buttons and  
> faders.
>
>
> Conclusion: The 2880 is useful from the desk, on/at a keyboard and  
> such,
> or with it's designated Foot Controller, though this will still  
> only provide limited remote control.
>
> -- 
> rgds,
> van Sinn
>