Re: AW: Electro-Harmonix MM w/Hazarai

[Daryl Shawn <highhorse@mhorse.com>]

Whoa...is there time-stretching, apart from pitch? Or are you referring 
to the simultaneous pitch/time shifting?

Artifacts = yummy!

I didn't realize it had reverb. I'm never too interested in that but if 
it's crappy and "mushy" as you say I might find it useful.

Too bad about the batteries.

thanks, Andy -

Daryl Shawn
www.swanwelder.com
www.chinapaintingmusic.com
> Rainer pretty much covers the subject here, so I'll just add a couple 
> of points
>
> Rainer Thelonius Balthasar Straschill wrote:
>> Short summary: got one, don't really need it (had already two looper
>> stompboxes), but didn't return it.
>>
>> Slightly longer version:
>> There are three things that suck:
>>     1. varispeed is only available for the looper, not for the delays
>>     2. you have to hold down one footswitch for recording/overdubbing
>> (not so much of a problem if you're wearing shoes)
>
> I don't have any problem without shoes, but it's a somewhat clunky way 
> to make a loop and not so easy to get it accurate
>
>>     3. no independent mix control for looper and delay
>
> In general you can either control the delays, or the loop, but not both.
> You can't stop the Loop without turning off the delays.
>
>>     4. only delays up to 3 seconds
>
> and tap time won't go up to the full 3s
>
> 5. Won't run on batteries
> 6. To re-record a loop the process is hit Bypass, hold Tap for 500mS 
> or more, hit Bypass, then make the new loop.
> 7. Time stretching is full of artefacts ( could be a plus )
>
> 8. Reverb (which can be got on it's own) is digital mush (again, could 
> ba a plus)
>
>>
>> Well, 2 is not so much of a letdown, and for 4 I already got the 
>> DD20, but 1
>> and 3 are.
>>
>> Nice things:
>>     1. you can varispeed the loop
>>     2. lowpass/highpass (which sits in the feedback for the delays, but
>> unfortunately in the output path for the looper)
>>     3. you can adjust feedback level while overdubbing (EDPers call this
>> "secondary feedback")
>
> EDPers call it feedback, "secondary feedback" is a Mobius term
>
>
>>     4. small package
>
> 5. "Instant Reverse" : just hold "tap" and you hear what you just 
> played coming out backwards for up to 6s( as an alternative to the 
> loop). This function alone makes the pedal worthwhile, great for band 
> use.
>
> 6.Reverse echo is capable of some interesting textures.
>
> 7. Can be persuaded to be a flanger or chorus with a bit of effort.