However, one handy feature is that when re-sampling a loop, the old track you are recording over continues to play back. This is a phrase sampler, and as such does not allow overdubbing of new material of course. Again, this is a global feature affecting all samples, but allows for various pitch shifting effects. It would be nice if the OP could go below -20dB, as this doesn’t quite allow for a loop to be faded out completely (nearly though).Īn undocumented feature is that, once a sample is recorded, the playback speed can be altered by changing the BPM setting. The output level of each individual sample can easily be set between -20dB and +6dB, although there is a ‘click’ as the OP goes from +5 to +6dB or vice versa. Its a bit too easy to accidentally erase everything, so approach this button with caution. There is an Erase All samples button, which activates if held down for half a second. There is no way of erasing a single sample (but this is not neccesary, simply turn it off or re-record sample with silence). Individual samples can be turned off and on by pressing the sample pad once, when recorded. It is also possible to time-shift all the samples simultaneoulsy, but this function is of limited use. If you need to time shift a sample, just press and hold a sample pad and joggle the data wheel to bring it forwards or backwards in relation to the other loops. All the pads continue playing in forward or reverse mode, all synced nicely together. If you make a mistake, simply press re-sample, then the sample pad again to re-record. It is very simple to use, simply press a sample pad to start the recording, then the sample will automaticially playback and loop repeatedly at the end of the sample. In addition, it has a handy reverse function which reverses any individual (or combination of) sample pads. The filter resonance or cut off frequency is controllable via the large data wheel. Unfortunately, the filter will work only on ALL the sample pads together, not individual samples. It has a really nice sounding analogue filter, selectable HP, LP or BP which can filter either the sample pads or incoming ‘live’ signal. The recording continues to the end of the sample time, there is no way of shortening a loop. I have modified my unit to provide footswitch control this is relatively simple, although does require some fiddly soldering. This is quite awkward for a guitarist, and there is no option for footswitch or auto-trigger record start. Recording and playback is started by simply pressing one of the 6 sample pad buttons. I actually find this really useful, as It allows a clean signal feed on to my other devices. There is also a handy headphone output at the bottom of the unit that allows only the input to be monitored – there is no sample output from this socket. Inputs and outputs are on 2 pairs of phono (RCA) sockets at the top of the unit. The lowest BPM setting is 60, which would equate to sampling times of 16, 8, 4, 4, 2, 1 seconds for the pads ingroup 1, or a longest sample of 32 seconds in group 3. The preset sample lengths are arranged in 3 groups, with the following possibilities ![]() However, it is easy to manually set the BPM prior to recording a loop (by either tapping in a tempo or manually selecting with the data wheel). It attempts to latch on to the incoming sound and measure the BPM automatically, which for guitar based looping, fails miserably just about every time. It has 6 stereo loop memories of predefined length, but the length of the loop is measured in BPM rather than seconds. ![]() Firstly, this is not strictly a looper, but a loop sampler.
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