Re: MIDI looper?

["L Tremblay" <ltct@concentric.net>]

I used to use the TR-505, 626 and 707 for looping/sequencing too.
Whats neat about the 626 and 707 is that you can send the tape sync
through a delay and to delay the sync tone.

The same technique can be used with all the audio outs too,
if you use them to trigger older pre-midi analog gear.

I daisy chain the tape sync from the 626 through 7 Digitech
RDS's and finally send it straight into an MC-202 for even more
flat out wackiness.

There's a lot you can do with simple means.

- Larry

- Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Hawkeye255@aol.com <Hawkeye255@aol.com>
To: Loopers-Delight@annihilist.com <Loopers-Delight@annihilist.com>
Date: Sunday, October 24, 1999 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: MIDI looper?


>>>Is there sequencing software (or better, a standalone sequencer) which
can
>act as a looper, except for MIDI events instead of audio?<<
>
>     I used to use the TR-909 for exactly that for quite a few years, but
>since it's now gone (sold), I use a Quasimid Sirius and a Roland JX-305.
>The Sirius even loops it's sinc signal across the lites ala 909 which is
>great onstage.  I believe there are several other drum machines and
>sequencers that have the same capabilities, albeit that they probably "do
it"
>in different ways.  BTW: I use Korg modules driven by my looping
>sequencers--two X5DR's and a NS5R.
>     On the 909, I would first, set my tempo, then set the output midi
>channel to 1.  Pick a drum sound on the 909, pick a sound on the module 
>(on
>the correct channel) and start the loop.  When I had that sound looping to
my
>satisfaction (usually a drum or bass line, occassionally an ambient
textured
>sound) then layer something over that with my EDP.  Limited to one channel
on
>the 909, however.
>       With the new stuff, you can have 7, 8, or 16 channels continuing to
>loop.  I think the Quasimidi 309 and Sirius have the greatest capabilities
>for this.  But I believe the Roland MC-303, MC-505 and JX-305 are damn 
>good
>at it too.  I now play these much more sophisticated 'midi loopers' with
two
>Akai Headrushes thru a 24 channel mixing board (Spirit) adding guitar and
>vocal loops to the mash (as in home made whiskey).
>
>  Bill  "hawkeye"
>
>