Re: Looper or multitrack?

[Chris Chovit <cho@newdream.net>]

>>Neil wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Even though the looper is a sophisticated processor, for me, it is 
>closer to
>>>'just playing' (loose and spontaneous) than 'recording and arranging'
>
>Chris Chovit reacts:
>>Yes, and thank goodness!   It's amazing with all the incredible 
>technology
>>that is out there: the most "transparent" and accurate, hands-free
>>interface between a human and a recording device is still a single
>>footswitch.
>
>...that does what?
>Although I tend to agree, I somehow missed your point, Chris...

I was just commenting how, with all the wonderful technology available,
that the best way to start and stop loops is still pressing a stupid little
button (100 year old technology).  But, i imagine that we will need direct
neural interfaces before we improve on that design...

- Chris