3) Ostensibly the DD20 has 23 seconds of delay time, but I and at least one
other looper (Ted Killian?) have commented on how you can rig it to get 46
seconds of delay.
4) No, the DD20 won't save audio, although it will save five
settings.
If you want the DD20 to function as a looping device, you just
set the feedback for maximum, play what you want into it, and turn the input
off. For gradually decaying soundscape stuff, lower the feedback to taste. The
DD20 does have a Sound-On-Sound function, too. And it's CHEAP! Under $200 per
pedal. I own two, which not only gives me all of the above goodies, but some
wicked patching possibilities when plugging one into the other. The internal
clock is so stable that my two pedals will run in sync for a half hour at a long
delay setting with no apparent drift. You can read more at:
and you can hear me using it on this cut (excerpt from "The
Long Dance")
which is from the absolutely essential Loopers Delight
Compilation, Volume 3, found here:
(and of course at CD baby).
Good looping!
dB, coyote
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:39
PM
Subject: Guidance In Buying First Loop
Machine
Hello there! This is my first posting, though I've long been a
frequent visitor to Looper's Delight. I'm interested in purchasing a
looper, as I'm a guitarist looking to build soundscapes via volume swells,
stereo panning, etc. I'm looking to spend around $600.
I'd like a device that allows for the following:
1-STEREO loops. This is crucial. I'm not remotely interested
in a machine that plays back loops in mono
2-Reverse capability. Though not essential, I'd like a device that
allows for loops to be played in reverse.
3-Loop time. This is more of a query than anything else. I
see some machines that seem to have good qualities, yet only 15-30 seconds of
time per loop. On the surface, this seems a bit short. Is there
anything on the market that allows for more time without much degradation in
the original signal?
4-Ability to save loops.
A friend has the DigiTech JamMan, which has many of the features I'm
interested in, with one major drawback: no stereo loops! With these
thoughts in mind (which are admittedly a bit cluttered), what devices would
you recommend? Many many thanks in advance, fellow loopers!!
Bill